Rockhampton Zoo

“The best you will get for a free zoo! Staff are incredibly kind and knowledgeable, the chimpanzee talk was amazing! Otters are cute as hell and the big salty is obviously a star attraction. Would pay $30 to tour the zoo so the fact it is free is fantastic.”

“Rockhampton Zoo is definitely worth stopping by. One of the most surprising things about it is that *ntry is completely free! For a free zoo, the quality and range of animals you get to see is fantastic. The zoo has a great selection of animals, and even though it isn’t massive, there’s plenty to see and enjoy. One of the highlights of my visit was the chimpanzee enclosure. The chimps were incredibly active on the day, moving around, interacting with each other, and generally putting on a great show for visitors. Another thing that stood out was the keeper talks. They’re very informative and detailed, and you can tell the keepers genuinely care about the animals they work with. It’s a great way to learn more about the animals, their personalities, and the conservation work behind the scenes. Like many public spaces, there are a few areas that could use a bit of TLC. Some sections are a little overgrown with bushes and weeds, which makes parts of the zoo look slightly untidy. That said, it’s a fairly minor thing and didn’t take away from the overall experience. Overall, it’s a really enjoyable place to visit and well worth the time if you’re in the area. Since the zoo is free, I’d definitely encourage all to consider leaving a donation using the QR code or the EFTPOS machine at the entrance. It’s a great way to support the zoo and help keep it running for everyone to enjoy.”

“If you ever pass through Rocky the zoo is a great place to spend a few hours, kids and adults will love seeing the animals, enjoy a coffee and food at the cafe.”

“Our excitement visiting a no entry fee zoo dissipated as we went from one vacant enclosure to the next - koala, cassowary, and then the occupied enclosures had critters not active due the heat/daylight - echidna, wombats. The chimpanzees and dingos were low key in the heat laying around. The meerkats, otters, parrots, emus and ‘Roos did not disappoint. We understand the animal’s behaviour was appropriate given the weather 34 degrees but nonetheless we noted to visit earlier on a cooler day if we return visit. The grounds were well kept and there seemed to be a dozen staff busy feeding, cleaning and general duties. Enough positives to offset the disappointments, just.”