Updated in October 2026, this Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking, accessibility and what to see.
Wildlife Habitat is an eco-certified wildlife park on Port Douglas Road, five minutes from the centre of Port Douglas in Far North Queensland. You can hand-feed kangaroos, meet cassowaries and watch crocodile feeding. You can book through Viator before you travel. As of October 2026, adult admission costs $50 and child entry (ages 4 to 14) costs $30, not the $46 and $28 in older guides. Each ticket is valid for five days.
Quick facts for Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, Queensland 4877 |
| Opening hours | Daily 8:00 to 16:00. Closed Christmas Day |
| Adult admission | $50 |
| Child admission (4 to 14) | $30 |
| Infant (0 to 3) | Free |
| Family (2 adults and 2 children) | $130 |
| Ticket validity | Five consecutive days from your first visit |
| Parking | Free on site, with an electric vehicle charging point |
| Typical visit | Three to four hours |
| Phone | +61 7 4099 3235 |
Why book Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas tickets?
- 🦘 Hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies: The Savannah Habitat lets you feed free-roaming animals.
- 🐦 Meet the Southern Cassowary: Daily feeding presentations introduce the park’s resident cassowaries.
- 🐊 Crocodile feeding: A keeper presentation shows the power of saltwater crocodiles every day.
- 🐨 Koalas and daily keeper talks: Your ticket includes all standard talks and presentations.
- 🎟️ A five-day pass: One ticket lets you return for five consecutive days.
Ticket prices for Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas – and how to book
All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $50 |
| Child (4 to 14) | $30 |
| Infant (0 to 3) | Free |
| Family (2 adults and 2 children) | $130 |
| Admission with Breakfast with the Birds and Koalas (adult) | $90 |
| Admission with Breakfast with the Birds and Koalas (child) | $59 |
| Admission with Swim with the Salties (one adult) | $237 |
| WildNight private nocturnal tour (adult, includes admission) | $260 |
| WildNight private nocturnal tour (child, includes admission) | $205 |
Standard admission includes access to all habitats, the daily talks and the presentations. Wildlife photos, the breakfast, Swim with the Salties and private tours cost extra. Stroller hire costs $10, and wheelchair hire is free. Children aged 4 to 14 must be supervised by an adult.
You can buy tickets on arrival or book in advance to secure your date and time. You can book through Viator for an admission ticket.
Opening hours for Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
The park opens every day from 8:00 to 16:00 except Christmas Day. Weekday and weekend hours are the same. The talks run on a daily schedule, and the times can change.
| Time | Presentation | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | Wetlands Keeper Talk | Wetlands |
| 9:15 | Wildlife photos | Wetlands |
| 10:00 | Cassowary Feeding Presentation | Rainforest |
| 10:45 | Koala Keeper Talk | Wetlands |
| 11:00 | Wildlife photos | Wetlands |
| 11:30 | Reptile Keeper Talk | CrocArena |
| 11:45 | Saltwater Crocodile Feed | CrocArena |
| 12:30 | Interactive Tropical Bird Experience | Curlew Café |
| 13:00 | Wildlife photos | Wetlands |
| 14:00 | Birds Feeding Talk | Rainforest |
| 15:00 | Kangaroo Keeper Talk | Savannah |
The Curlew Café is open from 9:00 to 13:00, with a licensed bar from 10:00.
How to get to Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
The park is on Port Douglas Road, a short drive from the centre of Port Douglas. By car from Cairns, take the Captain Cook Highway north and turn onto Port Douglas Road. Follow the signs to the park. By shuttle, ask your Port Douglas accommodation about shuttle bus services. The Tropic Wings Daintree and Cape Tribulation tour also includes a visit to the park.
Parking at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
Parking is free in the park’s car park, and it includes an electric vehicle charging point. Ample spaces are available close to the entrance.
How long to spend at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
Allow three to four hours to see the habitats and join the keeper talks. Your ticket is valid for five consecutive days, so you can return for presentations you missed. The talks run from 9:00, so arrive early.
Accessibility at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
All facilities are wheelchair accessible except the Stork Tower, Birdseye Bridge, Predator Plank and the Swim with the Salties experience. Wheelchair hire is free. Elevated boardwalks lead through the habitats.
Baby change facilities are available, and stroller hire costs $10. Shoes must be worn at all times, and guests must stay on the pathways. Outside food and smoking are not permitted.
What to see at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
The Savannah Habitat. You can hand-feed free-roaming kangaroos and wallabies here. Collect your roo food from Reception or the café, and join the Kangaroo Keeper Talk.
The Rainforest Habitat and cassowaries. A walkway takes you from the forest floor to the canopy. Resident cassowaries Cass, Airlie and Cassie star in the daily feeding presentation.
The Wetlands and Curlew Café. This habitat is home to wading birds and more than 50 species of native birds. The Interactive Tropical Bird Experience runs at the café at 12:30.
The Nocturnal Habitat. The Starlight Walk lets you meet nocturnal animals. It offers close views of creatures that are active after dark.
The CrocArena. Keepers demonstrate the power of the saltwater crocodile during the daily feed. The Reptile Keeper Talk lets you touch a python or a crocodile.
The Koalas. The Koala Keeper Talk explains why koalas sleep all day and what they eat. You can buy a souvenir photo with a koala.
The Lumholtz’s tree kangaroo breeding program. The park’s breeding program is uncovering secrets of tree kangaroo behaviour and reproduction. You learn about it on the Kangaroo Keeper Talk.
The Tropical Animal Rehabilitation Centre. An on-site care centre looks after injured, sick and orphaned native wildlife. Visitors can learn about its work.
Practical visitor tips for Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | You can buy on arrival, but book tickets in advance to secure your date. |
| Arrive for the 9:00 talk | The first keeper talk is at 9:00 and the cassowary feeding is at 10:00. |
| Use your five days | Your ticket covers five consecutive days, so return for talks you missed. |
| Collect roo food first | Pick up roo food from Reception before the Kangaroo Keeper Talk at 15:00. |
| Wear closed shoes | Shoes must be worn at all times, and the café sells ponchos for wet weather. |
Frequently asked questions about Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What time does Wildlife Habitat open? | It opens at 8:00 and closes at 16:00 every day, except Christmas Day. |
| How much does entry cost? | Adults pay $50 and children aged 4 to 14 pay $30. Children aged 0 to 3 are free. |
| How long is my ticket valid? | Your ticket is valid for five consecutive days from your first visit. |
| Is Wildlife Habitat wheelchair accessible? | Yes, except the Stork Tower, Birdseye Bridge, Predator Plank and Swim with the Salties. Wheelchair hire is free. |
| Do I need to book in advance? | Tickets are sold on arrival, but advance booking is recommended for experiences such as Breakfast with the Birds. |
Things to do near Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
Four Mile Beach: A long sandy beach on the edge of Port Douglas.
Flagstaff Hill Lookout: A viewpoint in Port Douglas with views over Four Mile Beach and the coast.
Macrossan Street: The main street of Port Douglas, lined with cafés, restaurants and shops.
Port Douglas Marina: The marina in Port Douglas where Great Barrier Reef boats depart.
St Mary’s by the Sea: A small chapel set among palm trees in Port Douglas.
Alternatives to Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures: A crocodile and wildlife park on the Captain Cook Highway north of Cairns.
Rainforestation Nature Park: A wildlife and rainforest park in the Kuranda region near Cairns.
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary: A butterfly house in Kuranda, in the hills behind Cairns.
Cairns Koalas & Creatures: A koala and wildlife park in Cairns.
Daintree Discovery Centre: A rainforest interpretive centre with a canopy tower at Cow Bay in the Daintree.
More Queensland travel
Other Far North Queensland travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- Planning a visit to the Jindalba Boardwalk, Daintree Discovery Centre, Myall Beach, Cow Bay Beach and Noah Beach near Cape Tribulation.
- A guide to Cairns for first-time visitors – including the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, Cairns Aquarium and Cairns Night Markets.
- Plan your visit to the Cairns Botanic Gardens.
- Skyrail Rainforest Cableway visitor guide: Plan your trip on Australia’s longest cable car ride.
- What to expect on the Kuranda Scenic Railway.
