Hobart Zoo and Aquarium
Highlights
- Explore interactive animal experiences and connect with kangaroos, wallabies, and wombats in a welcoming environment.
- Join daily keeper talks and gain insights into animal welfare and conservation efforts at Hobart Zoo and Aquarium.
- Wander through the walk-in aviary and enjoy vibrant bird feeding sessions at 10am and 1pm.
- Savour delicious refreshments at the on-site cafe while soaking up the scenic views of the Coal River Valley.
Just 30 minutes from Hobart, nestled in the scenic Coal River Valley near historic Richmond, Hobart Zoo and Aquarium offers unforgettable opportunities to learn about, appreciate and interact with animals from Tasmania, Australia, and around the world.
Under new ownership and visionary leadership.
Since August 2024, Hobart Zoo and Aquarium has been under dynamic new ownership, bringing a bold and ambitious vision to life. With a focus on animal welfare, guest experience, sustainability and community inclusion, the zoo is evolving into a world-class destination like never before.
Guests can hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, meet wombats, curious emus and barnyard favourites like miniature Highland Cows. Explore the walk-in aviary, with bird feeding at 10am and 1pm, and enjoy daily keeper talks and interactive animal experiences.
Backed by a passionate team led by Life Sciences Manager Mandy Prestage and bold future plans, Hobart Zoo and Aquarium is becoming much more than a zoo—it’s a place for connection, learning and fun for all ages.
Start your wildlife adventure today!
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
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Zoo Aquarium Association Australasia
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
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