Karen the koala at Caversham Wildlife Park near Perth in Western Australia.

Are koalas stoned?

The stoned koala myth may be amusing, but it’s not true. Koalas sleep for so long because their diet isn’t very nutritious. Why koalas are harder to spot than kangaroos Of the two blue riband Australian cute animals, koalas are considerably harder to spot in…
A chimp at Wellington Zoo, New Zealand.

Wellington Zoo guide: Ticket prices, hours & what to see

Updated in October 2026, this Wellington Zoo guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking or transport, accessibility and what to see. Wellington Zoo, also known as Te Nukuao, is New Zealand's first zoo, on a hill in the Newtown suburb of Wellington. An adult ticket…
The Cage of Death at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin, Northern Territory.

Crocosaurus Cove guide: Ticket prices, hours & how to book

Updated in October 2026, this Crocosaurus Cove guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking, accessibility and what to see. Crocosaurus Cove is an urban crocodile and reptile attraction on Mitchell Street in the centre of Darwin, Northern Territory. It holds some of Australia's largest saltwater…