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The Adelaide Zoo provides the public recreation, and an opportunity to be aware of the beauty, diversity and value of the animal kingdom. The website contains information about the history of zoos and animal keeping, the modern rationale for zoos and...
Alice Springs Desert Park (more info)
Official site for Wilderness Park near Alice Springs. Includes details on the wildlife, opening hours and full park information. The park makes use of indigenous heritage and learning in helping visitors discover the natural environment.
Provides information about the Alma Park Zoo. Includes information for visitors, and provides links to their sponsors.
Australasian Regional Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria (ARAZPA) (more info)
ARAZPA aims to promote and maintain professional standards of operation in the zoological industry and to maximise its collective resources for the conservation of biodiversity. The website provides information about the association of the zoos and a...
Australian Alps National Parks (more info)
The Australian Alps National Parks website provides an overview of the the Alps. They form a 1.6 million hectare chain of protected areas crossing State and Territory borders on the roof of southern Australia.
Australian Reptile park (more info)
Provides information about the park, including visiting, history, activities, the park's founders and 'adopting a crazy critter'. The site also contains a research page which provides information about venom and antivenom as well as animal research.
Billabong Sanctuary (more info)
This site provides extensive information about the Billabong Sanctuary and the animal encounters and adventures you can experience when visiting the sanctuary.
Birdwatching Australia (more info)
Directory of Australian birdwatching tours, birdclubs, freelance-guides, bird-orientated accommodation and reference information. Also includes a full list and map of places of birdwatching interest, and suggested field books and other useful publica...
Crocodylus Park Wildlife Research and Education Centre is a wildlife park featuring a wide selection of native and exotic animals from crocodiles to turtles, as well as big cats, primates and birds. There is also a crocodile museum.
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (more info)
This website provides information about the Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. Through the website you can find out about resources, media releases, legislation and publications and much more.
Eagle's Heritage specialise in education of the public, rehabilitation and endangered species breeding of raptors (birds of prey). Their website provides information about the wildlife centre and includes links to associated organisations such as the...
Environment Australia - Australian Biodiversity (more info)
This site covers the activities of the Biodiversity Group as the principal nature conservation program of the Commonwealth Government of Australia, and is a program of the Australian Commonwealth Environment and Heritage Portfolio. From the website y...
Featherdale Wildlife Park (more info)
At Featherdale Wildlife Park you can cuddle a koala and hand feed kangaroo, wallaby or emu. Their website provides information about the park, and also allows you to register online to sponsor an animal.
Fourth Crossing Wildlife (more info)
Heaps of information, stories and photos of Australian native animals.
Healesville Sanctuary (more info)
This website contains information about the Healesville Sanctuary in Victoria, Australia. On the site you can find out about the animals at the sanctuary, admission prices and opening hours, how to get to the sanctuary and services for visitors. You ...
Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary (more info)
The Jirrahlinga Koala Sanctuary and hospital accommodates a variety of native birds and animals in various stages of injury recovery. The site provides information about the sanctuary and hospital, and allows people to register to sponsor an animal.
Koala Park Sanctuary (more info)
On the Koala Park Sanctuary website you can find out information about the park's facilities, activities and other important details. You can also sign up to sponsor an animal, and view koalas at the park on the 24hr Koala cam.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (more info)
The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary website provides information about the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Queensland, Australia. The online gallery contains photos of Australian wildlife to browse through or you can subscribe to the online Koala Club newslet...
The Melbourne Zoo website provides information about Australia's Melbourne Zoo including admission prices and opening times, how to get there, the animals at the zoo and picnic facilities. You can also find out about holding meetings and conferences ...
Mogo Zoo is a privately owned zoo situated 10km south of Batemans Bay in the historic goldmining village of Mogo. The website provides in depth detail about the zoo's commitment to endangered species and information about visiting the zoo.
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