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Kuranda Koala Gardens Overview

The Kuranda gardens in Australia is home to a variety of native wildlife, where they preserve them by providing a conducive natural habitat like atmosphere. At the garden you would find various animals of different kinds like reptiles, amphibians, marsupials and birds such as Koalas, Quokkas, gliders, and freshwater crocodiles, Eastern Grey Kangaroos, etc. The Koala Garden aims to bring human and wildlife together with the aim of teaching humans to care about these little animals.


Most of these animals are easy to interact with, they can easily be lured with a plant leaf or some seeds as most of them are herbivores. But you need to be extremely careful while taking them in your hands, feeding them or capturing pictures with them. After taking a round around the garden you can explore the other attractions like Birdworld Park, Butterfly sanctuary or going around the Swan river.

Why To Book Kuranda Koala Gardens Tickets

  • Get a chance to know more about the colourful world of Australian wildlife and learn about their natural habitat at the Kuranda gardens in Australia.
  • Spot various species of the native animals from the habitat of rainforests at Kuranda Koala Gardens.
  • Don’t miss the chance to see animals like kangaroos, wallabies, wombats and freshwater crocodiles can be spotted at the wildlife park as well.
  • Watch and learn about butterflies at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary inside the garden which has more than 1,500 butterflies of different kinds.
  • You can even go for a Kuranda Riverboat ride after enjoying a tour around the Koala Gardens. It would be a 45- minute ride across the river Barron.Try to know more about the different creatures of the river and its surroundings while passing by it.
  • Capture numerous adorable photographs while meeting the cute furry little animals at the garden.

Top Animals at Kuranda Koala Gardens

This wildlife park is home to a wide range of animals that range from reptiles and amphibians to marsupials and birds. Some of the etop animals at Kuranda Koala Gardens are Koalas, Wallabies, Wombats, Quokkas and Gliders. Many of the animals residing at the garden are small such as Mahogany Glider, Rufous Bettong, Squirrel Glider, etc.

Koalas

Enjoy spending time around the cute little animals like Koalas at Koala Gardens, Kuranda. They are furry friends and pride of Aussie wildlife whose habitats are in tropical areas with cool temperate woodlands and semi-arid climates in the east coast of Queensland. Their lifetime span is of 10 to 18 years depending upon the kinds of protective environment they live in.

Quokkas

Known as the happiest animals on earth, the Quokkas can be easily found in the semi-arid scrub area of the few small islands on the coast of Western Australia. They have an average height of 40 to 54 centimeters and survive on vegetation, mostly grasses, leaves and green flowery plants.

Eastern Grey Kangaroos

At Kuranda Koala Gardens Australia you would find the eastern grey kangaroos who are easily recognisable by their distinctive brownish grey colour. You would usually find them in grasslands and the inlands forests of Eastern part of Australia who mostly eat grasses and shrubs. The average height of male kangaroos is 2.2 m, whereas the females are 2 m tall.

Red Legged Pademelons

The red legged Pademelons living at Koala Gardens, Kuranda have a lifespan of around 10 years. Their habitat is usually in the rainforests along the east coast from North Queensland to central New South Wales. These are short heighted animals with an average height of 38 to 58 centimeters and they mostly consume fruit, grasses and foliage.

Agile Wallabies

The animals are normally confused with Kangroos but they are medium-sized macropods which reside in the habitat of open grasslands and woodland in northern Australia. You can easily spot them at Kuranda gardens in Australia with their 85 centimeters long body. These animals are herbivores and consume grasses, fallen leaves, foliage, bark, flowers and fruits.

Swamp Wallabies

These grey and blackish animals are called swamp wallabies because their natural habitat is in the thick undergrowth of forests and woodlands. At the Koala Gardens Kuranda you would find them under the trees and large bushes. These animals of upto 76 centimeters in height are usually found on the entire east coast from the Cape York Peninsula to Victoria.

Common Wombats

These small bear-like animals who have a lifespan between 15 to 20 years are very commonly found in the woodland, heathlad and grasslands in the South-Eastern parts of the country like Australia. At Kuranda Koala Gardens Australia you can easily spot these large marsupials chewing grasses, roots and other plants.

Long-nosed Potoroos

These distinctive and easily recognisable animals at Koala Gardens, Kuranda have come from the coastal heaths and dry and wet sclerophyll forests. You can see hiding in the dense understorey along the coast from Southeast Queensland to Victoria and Tasmania. These are very light weighted animals which normally weigh only 1.6 kilogram and consume fungi, roots, fruits and larvae.

Eastern Water Dragon

Eastern Water Dragon are famous reptiles of the Australian wildlife who have a distinctive grey colured scale. At Kuranda gardens in Australia you would be able to spot them near the water bodies which have their natural habitat on the east coast of Australia. The male eastern water dragon is upto 1 meter in length while females are 60 cm in length.

Rough Knob-Tailed Geckos

On looking from afar you might mistake them for snakes but these knob-tailed geckos are reptiles which can easily be found resting under some stone at Kuranda Koala Gardens Australia. They are usually found in open or lightly wooded areas, stony soils and rocky hillsides in the central region of Australia and live a life of approximately 10+ years.

Mertens Water Monitor

One of the famous water reptiles commonly found in Northern Australia are the Mertens Water Monitors which you can easily see at the Koala Gardens, Kuranda. Their natural habitat is the coastal and inland aquatic riparian area and can live upto 20 years. They are carnivorous animals who hunt for fish, frogs, insects, terrestrial vertebrates and carrion.

Krefft’s Turtle

These small sized turtles residing at the Kuranda gardens in Australia can live upto 20 to 30 years and are usually found in the large river and swampy areas of eastern Queensland. The turtle are upto 25 to 29 cm small and consume decays of aquatic plants, insects, larvae, crustaceans and fishes.

Long-Necked Turtle

A unique species of turtle in Australia, the Long-Necked Turtle comes from slow-moving freshwater water bodies between central Queensland and South Australia. These turles who have an average lifespan of 35+ years mostly eat insects, worms, crustaceans, fish and molluscs.

Black-Headed Python

A dangerously poisonous species of pythons which has been protected from the wild are kept in the natural habitat like atmosphere of Koala Gardens, Kuranda. The pythons is very easily recognisable due to its distinctive black head. It’s a fairly large snake with upto 2 meters in length which eats small reptiles and lives upto 20-30 years.

Coastal Carpet Python

The life span of this python is upto 15-20 years and can be easily spotted at the Kuranda Koala Gardens Australia due to its distinguishable red coloured scale and sleek body. The snake is upto 3 meters in length and is found in the forested agricultural areas in the northern region of Queensland and New South Wales.

White-lipped Tree Frog

The white lipped green tree frog is a very precious native wildlife creature which plays a very important role in maintaining the ecosystem of the rainforests. You can easily identify this frog by its giant size and a white lip. This variety of frog is found in the rainforests and habitat areas around Queensland.

Common Ringtail Possum

The Common Ringtail Possum looks like a variety of wild mouse which lives in the dense forested vegetated forests of temperate and tropical climates. They have a very small size approximately 60 to 70 centimeters and survive on fruits, flowers and foliage. These little animals at Kuranda Koala Gardens Australia have an average lifespan of 5+ years.

Mahogany Glider

It’s a variety of nocturnal animals who are found in the open forests with a variety of vegetation mainly in the areas of North Queensland. Currently residing in Koala Gardens, Kuranda, these tiny animals weigh just upto 410 gram and have large ears. They have a span of 5 to 6 years which might increase upto 15 years in the protection of a domestic atmosphere.

Squirrel Glider

The squirrel gliders are also nocturnal mammals who are found in the dry sclerophyll forests mainly in the region of North Queensland. The animals make their habitats in wet eucalyptus forests and survive up to a span of 5 to 6 years which might increase upto 15 years in captivity.

Northern Bettong

They are a type of Marsupials which dwells in the rainforests in the far north-eastern area of Queensland. They have been living in Koala Gardens, Kuranda for a long time. You would spot them eating truffles, cockatoo grass, roots and tubers, seeds and other perishable items. They survive upto a minimum of 6 years but their life might increase in captivity.

Rufous Bettong

These are cute, little furry animals which have a size of only 74 centimeters and are natives of the New South Wales, Newcastle, Queensland and Cooktown. The Rufous Bettong have a lifespan of 5+ years and survive on a diet of roots, tubers, fungi and leaves.

Know Before You Book Kuranda Koala Gardens Tickets

Location- Kuranda Heritage Markets Rob Veivers Drive, Kuranda

Timings- 10 AM to 4PM

Best Time To Visit- The best time to visit Kuranda Koala Gardens Australia is during the early hours of the day when the attractions are comparatively less crowded. The visitors would enjoy going around different spots and have adequate time to enjoy with Koalas, Quokkas, turtles, bettong and other animals.

How To Reach-

By Car- Follow the driveway on the Kuranda Range road, it’s an easy self drive to Kuranda. The pathway is full of beautiful sights of lush green mountains.

By Skyrail Rainforest Cableway- Enjoy cable car transportation to Kuranda through Skyrail, it’s a 7.5 km journey. You would pass through the scenic beauty of Caravonica which is near Cairns.From the Skyrail Kuranda Terminal the Heritage Markets, where Koala Garden is located, is a short distance of 10-minute walk away.

By Rail- A special Kuranda scenic railway runs to Kuranda, it passes through the scenic beauty and waterfalls of Cairns and Freshwater. The site of Koala Gardens Kuranda is about 10-minutes away from the terminal station.

Kuranda Koala Gardens FAQs

Is entry to Kuranda Koala Gardens free for kids?

Yes, the entry for kids below the age of 3 years is free for kids. While the visitors between the age group of 4-15 years are eligible to have their tickets on child prices.

What is special about Kuranda Koala Gardens?

The Koala Gardens are a mini zoo where a range of animals, prominently found in the tropical rainforests of the country, are living. The mini zoo has created a natural habitat like atmosphere for the little animals like Koalas, turtles, pythons and many other such native species. It’s the reason why the garden is particularly famous amongst nature and wildlife enthusiasts and visited by thousands of tourists every year.

What is the best time to visit Kuranda Koala Gardens?

The best time to visit Kuranda Koala Gardens Australia is during the early hours of the day when the attractions are comparatively less crowded. The visitors would enjoy going around different spots and have adequate time to enjoy with Koalas, Quokkas, turtles, bettong and other animals.

How many animals are there in the Kuranda Koala Gardens?

There are a range of different animals from different habitats at Kuranda Koala Gardens like wombats, lizards, freshwater crocodiles, possums, gliders, kangaroos, snakes, etc.

Are we allowed to feed the animals inside Kuranda Koala Gardens?

Yes, you’re allowed to feed the animals. It’s easy to feed the animals at Koala Gardens as many of the inhabitants are herbivores and harmless to get close to. But, you’re advised to not annoy the animals while feeding them and be extremely careful about their comfortability.

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