Darling Downs Zoo — Zoo in Toowoomba Region
Darling Downs Zoo and its collection
Darling Downs Zoo is a zoo in Pilton, Australia.
The grounds are laid out as four regional zones, covering Africa, South America, South-East Asia and Australia.
History
Pandemic restrictions kept the gates shut between 27 March and 9 June 2020. Feeding the larger carnivores became a problem during that period, and the bills were met by borrowing from the bank, by donations and by a crowdfunding appeal.
Things to do
Things to do include Zoofari Night Tour and personal animal encounters.
What the venue says
- engaging keeper talks and interactive feeding opportunities available around the grounds.
- picnic or barbecue facilities are available for visitors looking to bring their own food
- A small on-site cafe offers quick bites, cold drinks, and lunch options
- in a dedicated dirt carpark right outside the entrance.
- The facility provides a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, and restrooms, alongside accessible seating options
- pathways are generally unpaved dirt tracks that can sometimes be uneven
Images of Darling Downs Zoo
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WhistlingKite24, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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WhistlingKite24, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Mo-Su 09:00-16:00; Dec 25 off
As published by the venue; we could not read it into a timetable.
Facilities
- Animal encounter
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Darling Downs Zoo at this time.
Location & map
Gatton Clifton RdClifton
Australia
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Darling Downs Zoo.
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giraffes
Nearby zoos and aquariums
No nearby venues listed
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