Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Brisbane River Cruise With Entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

• Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass

• 6 Hours Brisbane Private Tour – Popular Sights in One Day

• Cruise Lines Shore Tour Brisbane Highlights and Lone Pine

• Brisbane Highlights Includes Lone Pine Entry

Admission to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary costs AU$63 for adults, AU$50 for students (ages 14–17) and seniors with ID, and AU$45 for kids 3–13. If you’re traveling with youngsters, family tickets offer a little savings; prices are AU$193 for two adults and up to three kids, or AU$133 for one adult and up to three kids.

Yes, Brisbane's Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is definitely worth visiting, especially if you're an animal lover or are traveling with kids. The chance of seeing koalas in the wild is slim, especially if you're only sticking to the cities, so visiting the sanctuary is a good way of seeing and learning more about these adorable Australian marsupials, and other inhabitants. You can visit independently, as part of a Brisbane city tour, or in combination with a Brisbane River cruise that drops you at the sanctuary.

Per one customer who booked the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass, "Hands down a bucket list experience suitable for all ages. Very easy to get to via public transportation (bus line 430) from the city—bus stop is right at the sanctuary. Enjoyed seeing the exotic animals, especially all the koalas not in cages and the kangaroos out in the open where you can feed them! Happy to support this wonderful cause."

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is on the banks of the Brisbane River, a 20-minute drive from Brisbane CBD or a 30-minute bus ride—numbers 430 and 445 both stop at the sanctuary. The most scenic way to arrive is on a boat cruise up the Brisbane River.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is open daily from 9am to 5pm year-round, with limited opening hours on Christmas Day and ANZAC Day (April 25). Make sure to consult the daily schedule on arrival, as animal feeding, talks, encounters, and demonstrations take place at set times each day.

Yes, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the world’s first and largest koala sanctuary. It’s also home to native Australian animals such as kangaroos, wallabies, platypus, Tasmanian devils, dingoes, wombats, and echidnas, along with birds and reptiles, including crocodiles, turtles, and snakes.

No. Although Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary does offer some animal encounters, under the close supervision of staff members, you can’t feed the animals. However, you can watch the wild lorikeet feeding, which takes place twice daily in the morning and late afternoon.

Yes, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary offers several tours and experiences. You can take a behind-the-scenes or discovery tour and learn more about koalas or platypus, join a special twilight or night tour to see the sanctuary’s nocturnal animals, or spend an entire day as a VIP guest.

Yes, there are three dining options at the Sanctuary. Stop by the Sleepy Koala Cafe or Butterfly Cafe for a light lunch, refreshments, and snacks. Alternatively, enjoy breakfast or lunch with a view along the Brisbane River at the Riverside Café, which serves sandwiches, salads, and sushi, alongside sweet treats and freshly brewed coffee.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Brisbane:

• Brisbane River

• Gheebulum Kunungai (Moreton Island)

• Story Bridge

• Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park

• Streets Beach

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Brisbane.