Cairns Night Zoo

There are plenty of ways to spend an evening out in Queensland, but few are as thrilling as a trip to the Cairns Night Zoo. This three-hour drinking and dining adventure takes travelers deep into the night where they’ll experience nocturnal wildlife and get up close with the outback.

Expert guides collect travelers at 7 p.m. sharp and shuttle them off for a taste of authentic Aussie BBQ—complete with steak, sausage, seafood and salad. After dinner and a few cold brews, guides lead guests into the dark of night in search of local wildlife. Travelers will learn how owls hunt, touch koalas and even do a bit of stargazing. There’s also instruction on traditional Aussie bush dancing for the truly fearless visitor.

Practical Info

The Night Zoo is open every Monday through Thursday and Saturday night from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Tickets, including travel transfers, are $132 for adults and $66 for children 15 and younger. Experience-only tickets are $112 for adults and $56 for children.