Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass

Recommended by 91% of travelers

Brisbane, Australia

High interest

Booked 3 times today.

2 to 5 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket

Why travelers loved this

4.6

· Jennifer_J ·

Feb 2026

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.

· Ana_P ·

Apr 2026

If you’re looking for koalas then this is the place for you because they’re everywhere. This sanctuary was beautiful. They had great shows to teach you about the animals. It felt very inviting and it was a lovely place.

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Overview

Visit the world’s largest koala sanctuary, which is located an easy 20-minute drive from downtown Brisbane. Home to more than 100 koalas as well as more than 70 other animal species, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary offers multiple ways to learn about native Australian wildlife. Enjoy experiences such as watching koalas and hand-feeding kangaroos and wild lorikeets under staff supervision. See platypus, sheepdogs, and birds of prey in action.

Entrance ticket to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, near Brisbane
Under staff supervision, hand-feed a kangaroo or meet a koala
See birds of prey soar through the air during the raptor show
Watch sheepdogs at work with human handlers and sheep

What's Included

Access to daily shows and presentations

Food and drinks
Wildlife Experiences (available to purchase)
Kangaroo food (available to purchase)
Transfers to and from the sanctuary (guests to find own transport)

Meeting and Pickup

Operating hours

04/01/2026 - 03/31/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Departure Point

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, 708 Jesmond Rd, Brisbane, Queensland 4069 Australia

What To Expect

Make your own way to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to meet Australian wildlife in a gorgeous naturalized setting.

Check the schedule to find out when to catch the daily keeper talks, animal feedings and shows, which provide an opportunity to learn more about your favorite animals and get great photo ops.

You can hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies under the supervision of trained staff in the Kangaroo Reserve, which is home to approximately 150 free-ranging kangaroos and wallabies. Kangaroo feed is available for purchase on-site. Twice per day you can hand-feed the lorikeets under guided supervision from the keepers, taking in the colorful birds and their bird calls.

See a sheepdog show that highlights the work of skilled sheep dog handlers and their canine companions. Be amazed at the communication between human and dog that allows them to quickly herd sheep through the pasture. You'll also learn about the history of sheep farming and farm dog training in Australia, and get a chance to meet the animal stars at the end of each session.

The Free Flight Raptor Show demonstrates raptor hunting techniques in action. Gain insight into the behavior of magnificent birds such as eagles, owls and kites.

Daily shows and most presentations (except koala photos and kangaroo feeding) are included in the ticket price.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Wheelchair accessible
Due to the natural terrain, not all surfaces are wheelchair accessible. View our map before visiting: https://lonepinekoalasanctuary.com/interactive-map/
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
If visiting with a service animal, please email ahead of time to reservations@koala.net to make arrangements.
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 553 reviews

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Excellent trip

Melanie_K, Apr 2026

We had a brilliant time at Lone Pine. All the staff were very welcoming and knowledgeable about the sanctuary and where things were when asked. It was fabulous to see so many Australian wildlife around.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Melanie! We're thrilled you enjoyed your day at Lone Pine and that our staff's friendliness and expertise made your experience even better. It's fantastic to hear you loved seeing all the iconic Australian wildlife up close!

Lovely day out for family

Sam_F, Apr 2026

Had a lovely day out with the family. Our nieces son really enjoyed feeing the kangaroos and seeing the farm animals It was also great to be able to feed the cockatiels and, later on, the sheep. William really enjoyed meeting the farm animals as well. It was good to see the koalas, flying foxes, reptiles, crocodiles……etc It was interesting to listen in on the crocodile talk and see the raptor display. Very enjoyable day out and will definitely come again. Was last here 25 years ago!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience, Sam! We're delighted to hear that William and your family had such fun seeing the kangaroos, cockatiels, and sheep, and that you enjoyed the crocodile talk and raptor show. It means a lot that you returned after 25 years - we can't wait to welcome you all back again soon!

Koala

Ana_P, Apr 2026

Koalas abound

DEBORAH_M, Apr 2026

What a lovely relaxing place to visit on your own pace. Great for an after travel day to be active at a slower pace.

Such an amazing place!...

Trina_S, Mar 2026

Such an amazing place! Lots to do and see. Had really great shows included with admission. Would highly recommend visiting.

Watch all special animals in one day

Sampath_C, Mar 2026

I love to watch the animals in their natural habitat, it is not possible to see rare animals like Platypus, koalas, echidnas in their natural habitat in one day but this sanctuary made it possible.

Great place, but felt...

Leah_D, Mar 2026

Great place, but felt overpriced compared to what you're and to see and do at Australia zoo. We weren't able to see very many animals here due to the way the enclosures were set up, but the staff was excellent, and the cafe food was good.

Relaxing and Fun

Andrew_W, Mar 2026

This was a brilliant experience so relaxing seeing over 100 Koala’s. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Take the 430 bus from Brisbane it will only take 45 minutes. 10 out of 10.

Lone Pine experience

May_C, Mar 2026

A fun experience in Lone Pine, definitely recommend. You can see so many koalas there. Even better is to pay extra for the Koala experience, you would get to take pictures and touch them.

Unique experience with koalas and kangaroos

Larisa_C, Mar 2026

Grate experience with koalas and kangaroos! And much more with unique animals!!! But price includes only entry!! Photo with koalas, rides to and from the Loan Pine Koala Sanctuary are extra ! You can take back from the park wonderful boat ride !

Brilliant Koala and animal sanctuary

Janine_B, Feb 2026

Brilliant experience. Animals well cared for. Keepers are very knowledgeable and friendly. Places to get food, drink and souvenirs. We had a 15-min up-close visit with a koala where we were able to pet the koala and get lots of photos with him. We were also able to get close to the kangaroos, feed and pet them. Great experience and the money goes back into the sanctuary for research and caring for the animals. Well-worth going to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary!

Better than we even anticipated!

Brenda_A, Feb 2026

The Lone Pine sanctuary was so much more than we expected! I had hoped to see a couple of koalas and they had more than 75 in a natural habitat that you were easily able to see them and get great photographs. They had so many animals and we also enjoyed what appeared to be hundreds of kangaroos just roaming around and you could get up close and personal with them. With my dream of Singa koala, this facility more than met my expectations and we are thrilled to recommend it completely.

A Must-do Activity!

Megan_P, Feb 2026

Just wonderful. Amazing to be so close to the animals. We did not know that we would be petting kangaroos!

Smokejimbo

James_B, Feb 2026

Very much worth the fee, it was AWESOME!! Highly recommend seeing this place and supporting all of what they do

Fabulous day .. definitely worth a visit

Jacquie_D, Feb 2026

Animals appear to be well looked after, staff are very friendly and take time to talk to visitors about the animals in their care. There are a lot of bolt-on packages which keeps the initial price down and lets you pick what interests you

Soooo many Kaolas and kangaroos

Eric_L, Feb 2026

I was a bit worried when we arrived as the koala tours were all full. But there are so many koalas and we were lucky to see them at feeding time around noon. And then the kangaroos. Wow. So glad we went.

Staff welcoming helpful...

Majella_O, Feb 2026

Staff are so welcoming & helpful and when giving the talks they make it so interesting and informative. We really enjoyed the experience.

Absolutely recommend a day at Lone Pine!

Jennifer_J, Feb 2026

Koala Sanctuary

Jules_T, Jan 2026

Amazing place! Just a short transfer from the City. We got an Uber but River Cruise options are available. Personally I think you need longer than the River Cruise timings allow. Lots of Koalas, Kangaroos, Dingos, Tasmanian Devils, Birds, Wombats (not that we saw one), Sheep and Sheep Dogs, Falconry, Platypus, Reptiles and a Crocodile. Small cafe on site with drinks and snacks. Plenty of seating. Can be hilly but good accessible friendly paths.

Enjoyable few hours

Gabby_J, Jan 2026

My husband and I went to this Sanctuary. It was well kept and great to see the koalas. Very welcoming professional staff. Does not take long to walk around the place. We finished in 2 and a half hours. Thought the shows were quite short though compared to other animal places. But well worth seeing.

Fantastic place, lots of...

Harry_S, Jan 2026

Fantastic place, lots of Koalas and Kangaroos. You get up close and personal with all of them. A must see when in Brisbane.

Just Do It!!!! 🐨🦘

Jessica_R, Jan 2026

As an American, I’ve always dreamed of coming to 🇦🇺. Along with that, being able to interact with Koalas and Roo’s was a must! The experience was everything I dreamed of and I’m so glad I did it!!! Book the Koala experience!!!!

Wonderful visit

Nicole_W, Jan 2026

I love Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary — just a short bus ride from the Brisbane CBD (yay for 50-cent fares 🙌). There’s something so special about spending time with the kangaroos 🦘, koalas 🐨, dingoes, and all the other beautiful animals. Honestly, I don’t care how old you are — this place is pure joy. One of those experiences that never gets old and always leaves you smiling 💚

Amazing educational experience

Muhammad_M, Dec 2025

Staff are truly very passionate . We did this as a lay over in Brisbane was too long . Took an uber both ways , also had booked an experience for the Koala encounter our guide Zane was amazing .

Our first adventure in...

Lissa_b, Dec 2025

Our first adventure in Australia started at Lone Pine! We loved it. The Kangaroos and Koalas were a huge highlight but the entire park was enjoyable and a must see.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much, Lissa_b, for starting your Australian adventure with us at Lone Pine! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed meeting our koalas and kangaroos, and that the whole park made for such a memorable experience. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we hope you'll come back to visit next time you're in Australia. Safe travels on the rest of your journey!

Great Experience!

Linda_G, Dec 2025

Our group of 8 adults thoroughly enjoyed the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary! We were able to feed the Kangaroos as well as see many animals native to Australia! It was well worth out time and we felt like it was a good value!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Hi Linda, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience at Lone Pine! We're delighted to hear that your group enjoyed feeding the kangaroos and discovering so many unique Australian animals. It's fantastic to know you found your visit to be a great value and well worth your time. We hope you'll join us again for more memorable moments in the future!

Buy the Koala experience pass!

Lauren_B, Dec 2025

This cute sanctuary only took about 2 hours to walk through. It was the perfect way to interact with Australia wildlife not too far from the heart of Brisbane (~20 min from Fortitude Valley). When you arrive, definitely purchase the Koala experience near the cafe to get up close and personal with a koala (you can pet, but they no longer allow you to hold them).

Best experience ever!

Maria_H, Nov 2025

If anyone wants to see Australian wildlife go to to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. I went with my sister and brother in law from Canada and they loved it. They fed the kangaroos and had a wonderful experience.

Koalas Koalas Everywhere

Zahra_R, Oct 2025

I really enjoyed seeing and filming the koalas in their little tree habitats. They were sleepy heads in the morning but around 1 pm was their feeding time and they were awake and active. Best time to catch a video. The bird exhibit was awesome as well. Feeding the kangaroos was an experience similar to feeding goats in a farm. Kangaroos are gentle and friendly animals. You can easily pet them and they are harmless. There were not any good eating places within the sanctuary. We took a bagged lunch and that came in very handy. Overall we enjoyed spending the time from 10 am to 4 pm in the lone pine koala sanctuary.