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The Hippopotamus House at Berlin Zoo, Germany.

Berlin Zoo, Berlin: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

When I first walked through the famous Elephant Gate at Berlin Zoo, what caught me off guard wasn't the ornate architecture — though those carved elephants flanking the entrance are magnificent — it was the sheer density of species. Over 20,000 animals from 1,000 different…

A koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane, Queensland.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Brisbane: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

Why visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary? Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the world's first and largest koala sanctuary, founded in 1927 by conservationist Claude (Cam) Reid as a safe refuge for sick, injured, and orphaned koalas when they were being killed for their fur. Located…

Emirates Park Zoo, Abu Dhabi: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

When I first arrived at Emirates Park Zoo in Abu Dhabi, I wasn't expecting to have breakfast with giraffes. Yet there I was at 9:00am, sitting at a table in Giraffe Park Caves while a 5-metre-tall Rothschild giraffe leaned over the fence to inspect my…

A Eurasian otter at the Innsbruck Alpine Zoo.

Innsbruck Alpine Zoo: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

Plan your trip to the Innsbruck Alpine Zoo. Find essential hours, ticket prices, transport options, and helpful visitor tips for seeing Alpine animals at the Alpenzoo. The Innsbruck Alpine Zoo (Alpenzoo) is Europe's highest zoo at 750 metres above sea level, specialising exclusively in Alpine…

A giraffe at Werribee Open Range Zoo near Melbourne, Victoria.

Werribee Open Range Zoo: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

Why visit Werribee Open Range Zoo? Werribee Open Range Zoo is an African-themed zoo spanning approximately 225 hectares (560 acres) on the Werribee River in Werribee Park. It's located about 32 kilometres southwest of Melbourne. As part of Zoos Victoria — which operates Melbourne Zoo,…

Hand-feeding wallabies at Symbio Wildlife Park near Wollongong, NSW.

Symbio Wildlife Park, Helensburgh: Visitor guide with prices & times

What is Symbio Wildlife Park? Symbio Wildlife Park is a privately owned, family-run zoo located in Helensburgh, approximately 45 minutes south of Sydney International Airport and just minutes from Wollongong in the Illawarra region. Established in 1975 as a native Australian wildlife park, it's spread…

The Cage of Death at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin, Northern Territory.

Cage of Death in Darwin: face to face with a saltwater crocodile

Dive into the Cage of Death in Darwin for a thrilling, face-to-face encounter with a massive saltwater crocodile at Crocosaurus Cove. Get ticket tips with this guide. Meeting Chopper the crocodile Chopper’s dental hygiene is, frankly, disgraceful. But it would take a brave dentist to…

A lorikeet at Gorge Wildlife Park in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia.

Gorge Wildlife Park, Adelaide Hills: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

What is Gorge Wildlife Park? Gorge Wildlife Park is a privately owned wildlife sanctuary located in Cudlee Creek in the Adelaide Hills, approximately 30 kilometres (40 minutes' drive) northeast of Adelaide. Established in 1965 and operated by the same family ever since, the 14-acre park…

Plan your visit to Chester Zoo: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

Chester Zoo in Chester, Cheshire is one of the UK’s largest and most acclaimed wildlife attractions, home to more than 30,000 animals from over 500 species across more than 130 acres. This guide provides key practical information for first-time visitors, including the latest opening hours,…

Will the monkeys at Longleat damage your car?

The Monkey Jungle at Longleat Safari Park is tremendous fun – but many of the laughs come from watching other people’s cars being attacked. The first safari outside Africa Longleat Safari Park near Warminster in Wiltshire was a genuine pioneer when it opened in 1966.…