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Wildlife & Animal Encounters at Maru Koala and Animal Park - Brisbane

Wildlife & Animal Encounters at Maru Koala and Animal Park

Grantvilleeasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

1–2 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels, comfortable walking involved

Overview

Get up close with a koala at Maru Koala and Animal Park in Australia. Discover their habitat, learn about conservation, and enjoy unforgettable wildlife moments.

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Grantville, Victoria

Meet a Koala

Starting at $35 | Available daily

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Adventure Photos

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About This Adventure

Experience the magic of Australia by meeting a koala up close! Enter their habitat, learn about their conservation, and capture unlimited photos. This unique opportunity allows you to connect with one of the country’s most iconic species while supporting their survival. Don’t miss this unforgettable encounter!

Meet a Koala - Looking for an opportunity to meet one of Australia’s iconic species?


Rates

Meet a Koala - $35 Meet a Koala for a Group of 2 - $60 Meet a Koala for a Group of 4 - $115

Ages (4+ years, under 4 free)

Children under 4 years are able to participate with no charge when accompanying an adult paying to do the Meet a Koala session. Children aged 4-12 years must pay and be accompanied by an adult also paying to do the same Meet a Koala session.

Schedule

11:00am, 2:30pm Daily.

About

Looking for an opportunity to meet one of Australia’s iconic species? Then purchase this Meet the Koala ticket and you will get to enter the koala habitat, observe them close up and feel the fur of one of them. Learn from our keepers about the species, their threats, conservation status and how you can help their survival. Take unlimited photos on your own device. As koalas sleep an average of 18-20 hours per day and we respect their rest time, there is no guarantee that the koala will be awake for this interaction.

You can take as many photos as you like on your own devices.

NOTE: Animal Interactions are an additional purchase upon Animal Park entry. Please ensure that Maru Entry tickets are purchased in addition to the Meet a Koala.

Other Information

  • All interactions are at the keepers discretion and may be unavailable in extreme weather conditions to ensure the welfare and safety of our animals and visitors. If Maru cancels the experience for any reason, an alternative experience or full refund will be offered.
  • Animals at Maru have the freedom to choose if and how they interact with visitors during experiences, so up close touching and feeding usually occurs but is not guaranteed.
  • All tickets require the Credit/Debit Card along with photo ID and signature of the purchaser, or a valid company email/voucher to be presented upon arrival, otherwise entry will be refused.

Terms & Conditions It is important that you arrive early as the experience will not be delayed and will start at the advertised time. If you are late you will miss out on the experience and refunds will not be provided. Please dress appropriately for the forecast weather on the day. The Keepers have the right to cancel this and all animal experiences due to extreme weather or any other situation they feel may compromise the safety and welfare of the animals and visitors and in that instance a different experience may be offered or a full refund. For safety please wear closed in shoes, no thongs or sandals.

Adventure Tips

Visit during morning hours

Morning visits often mean more active wildlife and better photo opportunities.

Bring your camera and a notebook

Capture memories and jot down facts learned during the guided tour.

Wear comfortable, lightweight clothing

Be prepared for outdoor walking and warm weather specific to the region.

Respect the animals and follow guide instructions

Ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for both visitors and wildlife.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Lories and lorikeets
  • Possums

History

The park was established in the early 2000s to promote conservation awareness and rehabilitate injured wildlife.

Conservation

The park actively participates in native species rescue and education programs to support Australian wildlife preservation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Camera or smartphone

Essential

Capture the memorable moments of your encounter with koalas.

Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)

Essential

Protect yourself from the Australian sun during outdoor visits.

summer specific

Light rain jacket or umbrella

Be prepared for sudden rain showers common in outdoor environments.

all specific

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Ensure ease during walking through the habitat and park grounds.