Tasmania Zoo
Tasmania Zoo and its collection
Tasmania Zoo is a zoo in Rosevale, Australia.
The zoo is set in 900 acres of old-growth native bush. Over 100 species and around 1,000 individual animals are held, including what it claims is the second biggest primate collection among Australian private zoos.
History
It was opened in 2003 by Richard Warren with his daughter Rochelle Penney, his stated aim being to show endangered and exotic animals to Tasmanians. Warren died in 2018.
Animals and collection
Animals shown include bare-nosed wombats, Tasmanian devils, koalas, emus, quolls, caracals, servals, African lions and Sumatran tigers. A Tasmanian devil breeding programme named Devil's Heaven is run there.
Things to do
Things to do include Animal Encounters, Wild Nights and Keeper Talks & Feeding Times.
What the venue says
- Animal Encounters
- Keeper Talks & Feeding Times
- ‘Meerkat Munchies’ Cafe We have a selection of hot/cold, fresh and pre-prepared refreshments, available daily from our ‘Meerkat Munchies’ café.
- Parking at Tasmania Zoo (located at 1166 Ecclestone Road in Riverside/near the Launceston region) is completely free for visitors.
- The zoo is wheelchair friendly, however all paths around the zoo are gravel.
Images of Tasmania Zoo
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Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 10:00 | 16:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Children (2-15 years incl.) | 26.00 AUD |
| Adult (16+ years & older) | 43.00 AUD |
Facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Night and evening opening
- Parking
- On-site dining
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Tasmania Zoo at this time.
Location & map
1166 Ecclestone RdRosevale
Australia
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Tasmania Zoo.
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Meerkat
Exhibits
- Jurassic Swamp
Nearby zoos and aquariums
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