Best Zoo in Kuranda

"And finally, things can get even more touristic than koala cuddling. At the Kuranda Rainforestation you can also get an Aboriginal cultural experience on top of the Aussie animals. There are three main things, that you can also do one by one: an animal park, an Aboriginal cultural experience, and a rainforest tour on a WWII army duck."

"Another all-weather attraction, Rainforestation is set on 100 acres and is home to the Army Duck Rainforest tours on land and water, the Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience and the iconic Australian animals in the Koala & Wildlife Park. Head to the RainforestStation website for full details."

"This eco-friendly Kuranda attraction hosts Army Duck Rainforest Tours (with Tropical Fruit Orchard), Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience and Kuranda's largest Koala & Wildlife Park. Click here for more info."

"The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit in the Southern Hemisphere. The sanctuary is home to over 2000 butterflies from a variety of species and is one of the top things to do in Kuranda. The Kuranda Butterfly Sanctuary is located in the heart of Kuranda and is about a 10-minute walk from the Kuranda train and Skyrail or you can take the free shuttle into the village and walk from there."

"Home to over 1500 butterflies, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly aviary and exhibit in the Southern Hemisphere. The sanctuary is an all-weather location and a great place for the kids to get up and close with the electric blue Ulysses and the majestic green & yellow Cairns Birdwing. Head to the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary website for full details."

"There’s so much more than just koalas at the Kuranda Koala Gardens, and this is definitely somewhere you will want to go if you are visiting Kuranda with kids. This attraction may only be small, but there is plenty of Australian wildlife to see here. Of course there are koalas, and you can queue up to cuddle one for a photo if you like, plus there are kangaroos and wallabies to feed by hand, wombats and freshwater crocodiles to look at (from a safe distance!) and a walk-through snake house."

"When it comes to Kuranda village attractions, Kuranda Koala Gardens is the newest attraction on the mountain. Whilst there’s a whole bunch of wildlife on site, the main attraction is the koalas who you can get up and close. Head to the Kuranda Koala Gardens website for full details."

"Discover what the wildlife of Port Douglas gets up to after dark with a nighttime visit to the Wildlife Habitat on the town’s Port Douglas Road. Join a small group led by one of the zoo park’s keepers at dusk for a two hour guided tour as the timid creatures of the night begin to appear. Observe as the guide’s flashlight picks out Lesser Sooty Owls and Striped Possum in the trees."

"This sanctuary endeavours to keep and showcase native animals in enclosures that mimic their natural environment, while allowing you to get up close to koalas, kangaroos, crocs, cassowaries and more."

"Surprise your family with this cool Airbnb for your holiday. Up to five guests can stay in the dome, which is ideally located right on a lifeguarded beach. Interiors are bright and modern, and contain all the comforts of home including a kitchen, laundry facilities and wifi."

"The Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome is the world's first Challenge Ropes Course in a wildlife immersion exhibit, It consists of 65 elements of crossings. 35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns, Queensland, Australia"

"This spectacular attraction is enclosed by a 65-foot (20m) high glass dome on top of Cairns' iconic Reef Hotel Casino and offers exhibits and shows featuring of some of Australia's most exotic and…"

"Located in the heart of Kuranda, at the Australian Venom Zoo you can see the world’s most venomous spiders, Australia’s top 5 most venomous snakes as well as a variety of scorpions, centipedes, reptiles and insects. Guides provide tours with information about the various animals including information about the potency of their venom, their hunting instincts and natural defence mechanisms. You can also see live venom extractions and snake feeding."

"The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary's 3666 cubic metre aviary is home to over 1500 magnificent tropical butterflies, all local to the area, including the electric blue Ulysses butterfly and the largest butterfly in Australia, the Cairns or Australian Birdwing. For current COVID-19 opening hours and more information, visit Australian Butterfly Sanctuary."

"Discover what the wildlife of Port Douglas gets up to after dark with a nighttime visit to the Wildlife Habitat on the town’s Port Douglas Road. Join a small group led by one of the zoo park’s keepers at dusk for a two hour guided tour as the timid creatures of the night begin to appear. Observe as the guide’s flashlight picks out Lesser Sooty Owls and Striped Possum in the trees."

"This sanctuary endeavours to keep and showcase native animals in enclosures that mimic their natural environment, while allowing you to get up close to koalas, kangaroos, crocs, cassowaries and more."

"Birdworld Kuranda is a photographer’s dream, housing the largest number of co-habiting bird species anywhere in the world. At the sanctuary, you’ll find more than 500 birds from around the globe including the most spectacular tropical birds, many of which are endemic to the Tropical North. There are brilliant Amazonian macaws that soar over the treetop canopy, the endangered and stately cassowary, cheeky rainbow lorikeets, vibrantly coloured parrots, galahs, cockatoos and many more."

"Birdworld Kuranda is the home to around 60 species of birds from rainforests all around the world including the cassowary, cockatoos, galahs, Amazonian macaws, and cheeky rainbow lorikeets. Most of the birds roam the enclosures freely and may find your shoulder or head a great perch. Just watch out for your hat – many are attracted to them and will want to chew on it."

"Meet the inhabitants of a tropical rainforest when you enter the aviaries of Birdworld Kuranda. Explore the landscaped gardens which are home to birds from rainforests not just in Australia, but all over the world. Inside you’ll encounter Fig, King and Eclectus parrots, Black and Major Mitchell cockatoos, the emblematic Cassowary and many more colorful species."

"A Cairns institution, Ochre “is all about the use of native and local produce”, says owner and chef Craig Squire. Here, you’ll find dishes such as chargrilled kangaroo sirloin, and salt and native pepper-leaf crocodile and prawns, with ingredients like lemon myrtle, wattleseed and pepperberry scattered throughout. The waterfront location, overlooking Trinity Inlet, is perfect for a long, lazy lunch.6/1 Marlin Parade, Cairns"

"You can describe Ozmosis Cafe and Kitchen (1/116 Collins Ave, Edge Hill) with one simple word – “Yum”. Utilizing fresh produce, Ozmosis is able to create innovative meals that won’t ruin your budget. If you need to wake your stomach up gently; try something from the cafe’s ‘Light Start’ range, like their toasted granola panna cotta, 9 seeds, organic yogurt and goji berries with fresh rainforest honeycomb."

"Roasted paprika pumpkin felafel, wilted kale, tri colour quinoa, cauliflower rice, cajun baked chickpeas, sliced avocado, sweet potato crisps ..."

"Pull up a seat in the retro space for a Ransom caffeine fix; locals rate this as some of the best coffee in Cairns. Serves breakfast and lunch."