daintree wild zoo

laurieload

We have 4 kids and this is their favourite place to visit in Far North Queensland. We discovered this place by accident and are so glad we did. Where else in the world can you stay in a real zoo? The rooms are clean, large and kid friendly, very reasonably priced and the breakfast wonderful. Both the pool and kangaroos are literally just outside your door waiting to be hand fed, the kids loved it!The zoo itself is also fantastic experience and the owners are very friendly and knowledgeable. If you stay you can even wander around at night and see the nocturnal animals. The owners rehabilitate and hand raise a lot of injured native wildlife so there is the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the animal residents. If you are an international visitor, have kids or love native animals, definitely book yourself in for some overnight accommodation. Just don't forget the mozzie spray in the wet season.

Michael1314

I expected more for my $25. The zoo is in need of a lot of maintenance and I feel concerned that some of the animals are in cages not suitable for them. One small glider only had a small hollowed out branch in his cage and seemed distressed. You can hand feed kangaroos but one seemed a bit possessive of the food and followed us.I hope the zoo is maintained better in the future.

SusieVenkat

If you don't get to see crocs on a 'Croc Cruise' you can see them here! Lots of animals (for a small zoo) - look well looked after.

Cityhomer

My wife and I were staying here for one night this August and we loved the supersized bed. Make sure you will book for dinner at the restaurant too, you will not be disappointed! I wish we had more time to stay a little longer, we'll be back again next time we go up to North Queensland.

Fergusons5

Stayed for five days with m 3 children from NZ. It is an incredible experience for children to be staying amongst the zoo. Donna and Gill with the help of Marina and Michael couldn't have made us more made welcome. We have travelled a lot with our children but this is a very unique and special experience. They can spend as much time with the animals as they like and because there is not a lot of accommodation the experience is very personal. With being only 90 minutes from Cairns it was a great combination doing both!They also have perfect family accommodation!

moojea

I stayed here 8 years ago with my daughter (9 at that time) and we had a wonderful time. For her it was one of the highlights of our trip to Oz as she got to bottle feed a wallaby called Mouse and to feed the emus. This June we made a return visit and Mouse was waiting outside our bedroom door - bigger but as cute and friendly as ever. It was a real pleasure to stay here. The room was large, clean and bright and opened out into the grounds of the zoo. We ate in the restaurant and it was a lovely home cooked meal - the burgers are enormous and as for the steak.... . After our meal we walked around the zoo in the dark finding our way with a flash-light. Breakfast was perfect - fresh mango juice, fresh fruit, croissants straight from the oven, lovely breads, jams and local honey. It was so lovely to have the zoo to ourselves for a few hours. A great place to visit but I do agree with one reviewer that it is a shame the price of the zoo is added on to the bill even if it is at half-price. Owners are friendly and passionate about their B&B.

ChrisE320

If you've got kids they'll love this. Talking parrots. Tame roos and wallabies. Super friendly owners. Our kids said it was the best day of the holiday.

moetfan

Awesome walk and fantastic for kids with lots of hands on experiences! Was interesting to be told 'happy snaps' history and his 60 Minutes segment.

KangaEmu

We came across this small zoo & had little expectation. However, we stayed for 2 hours & was suprised with the range of animals that were here.There is a big bird collection for the bird lovers.The kangaroos know you have food and it so cool that you can feed them. Even more amazing was that the food was part of the entrance fee(thankyou!!!) The young dingoes were so friendly as they have been there since pups.The wombat was a highlight. How often have you been to a big zoo and the wombat is sleeping in its burrow. This cute pudgy fella came out to say hi and wandered around. The quolls jumped on the cage to see what we were doing also. Definitely better than i expected! Very rare you get to be up so close to the cage where the animals are. You dont get that close in the big zoos. Definitely worth going if you into animals.

coryv756

I'm visiting internationally and this is by far one of the highlights of my trip. The zoo is small but there's a lot of cool animals and the lady was very knowledgeable and the zoo had a very personal feeling. Feeding and holding the kangaroos and wallabies was a one of a kind experience I really enjoyed.

DanielleO135

pretty small, but we did get to hand feed some of the wallabies and roos here so that was fun. Great bird collection.

Naomipiper

Wow! What a great family run Zoo. The only place we actually saw Crocs & a Cassowary in far north Qld - i was so excited! My partners favourite experience were the owls! So many different kinds to sit and watch. He sat on the seats in the middle very still & quiet until the owls forgot he was there (though some kept one eye open on him ;-)) then he witnessed their real behaviours. He was stunned at their beauty! I loved spotting the crocs & the very friendly dingos. The grounds are beautiful.. the avery's big & friendly birds sit next to you ( good photo ops) The ownes were very nice, brekky very homely, the ROOM was great, clean, big, good tv, good aircon, comfy bed! We stayed in the ground floor in front of the pool. About $160 for two adults with accom, brekky & 24hr zoo.. Best deal in the Daintry by far! Much better then a cabin in trees or room near beach were you cant swim anyway due to crocs & stingers. This Zoo was so much fun.. private, quiet & personal.. how wonderful. They have done an amazing job with animals & accommodation. Stay here! X Naomi & Martin

Tracefurlo

Great range of animals and the lady was very knowledgable. Room was nice. We thought overpriced, especially for this time of year (their rainy season). Don't think it is necessary to charge entry to the zoo when you are spending hundreds on accommodation.

229pippaj

This is a unique experience and well suited to all those who want a close and personal encounter with all those inhabiting the zoo - be they quadrupeds or bipedal! I loved the crocodile enclosure and had the chance to see them feeding but the cuddly animals are prone to follow you and delight the children! Once the zoo is closed you are welcome to view the grounds in private and it was a pleasure to wake up with a dawn chorus from such a wide group of inhabitants! The hosts were friendly and accommodating and breakfast was hearty.

clarew320

We have had a fabulous and fun time staying at The Daintree Zoo. Donna & Gill have been so lovely and welcoming. We have fed and talked to the animals, we will miss them when we go. Rooms were just fine. Location was the best! So glad we stayed there and not in the Daintree Village like we thought we would. We were very central to everything. Definitely made the right choice. Mossman great for dining out and Port Douglas only 40 mins away. Great place to 'base' yourselves in the Daintree! Would definitely stay there again.