Kuranda Koala Gardens Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Near Cairns

Explore a wildlife sanctuary where koalas share the spotlight with kangaroos, wallabies, wombats and native reptiles. Learn about koala habitats, diets and daily routines as you wander through the park's different zones.

• Explore neighboring Birdworld Kuranda with selected admission options
• Discover the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary with the three-attraction Kuranda option
• Visit Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures with the Great Australian Wildlife Experience option

What's Included

• Admission to Kuranda Koala Gardens

Important details

• Children aged 0–15 require a paying adult to accompany them. Children aged 0–3 enter free.
• Birdworld Kuranda is not wheelchair-accessible.
• For the Great Australian Wildlife Experience option, pets are not allowed; service animals with valid identification are permitted.
• Koala patting photos are not included in the listed price and cost extra. For the Koala Gardens + Birdworld option, souvenir koala holding or python photos also cost extra on site. Koala holding availability is decided at the park on the day and is not guaranteed.
• For the Koala Gardens + Birdworld option, stroller rental costs AUD5 per day and is not included in the listed price.
• For the Great Australian Wildlife Experience option, do not bring outside food, drinks, bottles, firecrackers, lasers or other dangerous or disruptive items into the venues.
• For the Great Australian Wildlife Experience option, entry or service may be refused without a refund if you appear intoxicated. Do not smoke or drink alcohol; doing so may result in immediate removal.
• Kuranda Koala Gardens is closed on December 25.
• For the Great Australian Wildlife Experience option, opening hours are 8:30am–5pm at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, 9:30am–4pm at Kuranda Koala Gardens and 10am–4pm at Birdworld Kuranda.