1 / 3Alexandra Park Zoo
📍 Bundaberg West, QLD
Alexandra Park Zoo in Bundaberg West is a free, donation-run council zoo featuring monkeys, emus, dingoes, goannas, snakes, and black cockatoos within peaceful gardens. Includes picnic tables and a playground.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children under 10 looking for an unhurried, free outing. The combination of varied animals, a playground, and picnic facilities makes this a complete half-day without the cost of a major attraction. The compact size works in its favour for toddlers who tire quickly. Bring a packed lunch and a donation for the keepers.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Siliata Joel
9 months ago
“The Alexandra Park Zoo are a fantastic choice for a family day out. The gardens themselves offer a peaceful and safe environment for children to explore diverse plant life, spot colorful birds, and enjoy the open spaces perfect for running around. But that's not all! There's also a dedicated playground within the gardens, providing additional fun and entertainment for the kids. This makes it a truly comprehensive and enjoyable experience for families with children of all ages 😊”
Debra Pickering
2 months ago
“Lovely park, great for a picnic lunch but there are tables and chairs. There are some gorgeous little fluffy top monkeys, a big goanna, frogs a snake, emus, dingoes and black cockatoos. It's free and well worth a visit!!😍”
amersfoorter82
3 weeks ago
“Lovely little zoo with no entrance fee. Free for everybody to enjoy. Not very big. 2 emus,a walibi, 2 little monkeys, a few dingo,s but didnt see them. Some snakes en parrots. Nice people who work there.”
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Overview
Alexandra Park Zoo is a compact, council-operated facility in central Bundaberg running entirely on donations. Animal residents include cotton-top tamarins, emus, a wallaby, dingoes, goannas, snakes, parrots, and black cockatoos. The grounds are well-maintained with shaded picnic tables, a children's playground, and pram-friendly paths. The small scale means it is easy to cover in 60–90 minutes — not overwhelming for young children.
