City: Tasmania
Top Things to do in Tasmania
7 Zoos & Aquariums in Tasmania That You Shouldn't Miss
Tasmania (/tæzˈmeɪniə/; abbreviated as Tas and known colloquially as Tassie) is an island state of Australia. It is located 240 km (150 mi) to the south of the Australian mainland, separated by the Bass Strait. The state encompasses the main island of Tasmania, the 26th-largest island in the world, and the surrounding 334 islands. The state has a population of around 519,100 as of June 2016, just over forty percent of which resides in the Greater Hobart precinct, which forms the metropolitan area of the state capital and largest city, Hobart.
Restaurants in Tasmania
1. Serpentarium Wildlife Park Tasmania
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Nnikkybb
We loved this place! The keepers passion for the reptiles came through in the beautiful displays and great information and handling. Couldnt recommend this place enough!
2. Seahorse World
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 893 reviews
Seahorse World provides visitors with an opportunity to experience the secret life of seahorses, from pregnant males through birth up to adulthood. By joining one of the regular guided tours, you will gain an intriguing insight into the seahorse, experience the feeding of the fish and hands-on opportunities in the touch pool with many interesting sea creatures. Seahorse World is fully accessible for people with special needs, has an impressive gift shop featuring some of Tasmania’s fine art, crafts and souvenirs and the Seahorse World Coffee Shop.
Reviewed By Grant13 - Berowra Heights, Australia
This is a unique experience, where else can you see a seahorse farm and get to hold one? You need to do the tour which runs every 45 or so minutes, the guide will be a staff member who works with the fish and will explain the life cycle of the seahorse, show you how they breed and raise these wonderful creatures and what happens to them when they are old enough to be sold. A great way to spend an hour or so.
3. Zoodoo Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 569 reviews
Zoodoo is a great day out for people of all ages. Showcasing many different animal species, from Tasmanian and Australian Native wildlife such as Tasmanian Devils, Wallaby, Kangaroo, Possums, Wombats, Emus and more. We also have many exotic species such as different monkey species, lions and zebras. Presentation TWICE DAILY at 11AM and 2PM starting with lion feeding (visitors do the feeding), next is meet our reptiles, then Tasmanian Devil Feeding. We also offer a Safari Bus Tour, free with admission, visitors get to feed (and touch), Emus, Zebras and Camels on the ride!
Reviewed By Uniquary - Taree, Australia
My daughter absolutely loved ZooDoo. Once inside it was free including feeding the lions, unless you wanted a up close experience. $1 for a large cup of food to feed the Wallabies and deer is so cheap and allows the kids to touch them. The train was an unexpected highlight, frantic Emu feeding, camels in your face, really was so different from many walk and gawk zoos. She loved seeing Tas devil's so close, marmosets, meercats, petting farm and then to have a large play area with jumping castle for a run while I enjoyed a coffee was a treat. Spent 4 hours there and wasn't bored for a moment.
4. Stanley Seaquarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 113 reviews
CLOSED FOR WINTER from Friday 25th May. Stanley Seaquarium transforms the ordinary building into a fascinating discovery of Tasmanian Sea-life. Colourful and vibrant, the emphasis is on fun and facts as you come face to face with resident sea creatures. From delicate Seahorses to Sharks and Lobsters, maritime artefacts, shells and ships, Stanley Seaquarium provides a unique world of delight for all ages. Sea theme gift lines and souvenirs, frozen local seafood and cooked crayfish (Southern Rock Lobster) in season. Adults- $6 Children (4-16) - $4 Family- $15 School and Tour Group discounts available
5. Tasmania Zoo
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 484 reviews
Tasmania Zoo is located within 900 acres of private natural bushland, so enjoy the peace and quiet while discovering the largest private collection of animal species in Tasmania! Tasmania Zoo is fully accredited with Zoos Victoria to ensure high standards in animal husbandry and exhibit design. There are many native and exotic species of animals to learn about including Sumatran tigers, lions, red pandas, servals, crocodiles, alligators, Tasmanian devils, little blue penguins, koalas, snakes, kangaroos, wombats, marmosets, lemurs, otters, capybaras, mandrills, siamangs, emus & 100s of bird species! Visit during our feeding/talk times to learn about the Tasmanian devils, little blue penguins, meerkats and our big cat species! Our Tasmanian devils are fed daily at 10:30am, 1:00pm & 3:30pm. You can also book ahead to have a devil encounter at these times! The little blue penguins are fed daily at 3:50pm. You can catch the servals, lions & tiger talk daily at 2:30pm.
Reviewed By BaileySam21 - Sydney, Australia
Short drive from Launceston, this is a smaller and intimate zoo, Great range of animals on display including lions, tigers, lamas etc. Feeding times were great with Emma. This zoo is far less commercial than others I have visited which was a great change. Highly recommend a visit when in the area and one of the best places to see a Tasmanian Devil.
6. Rosedale Sanctuary
Our animal sanctuary and petting zoo is full of a wide variety of woolly and furry friends, with kangaroos, our resident camels, an aviary with our beautiful colourful birds, the cutest of goats, mini donkeys and cows, the cheeky lama’s and much more. Entry gives you a day pass which also allows you to enjoy our picnic facilities (why not get a treat from the Restaurant too?) and watch our arena
7. Tarkine Animal Park
Nestled in the north west coast of Tasmania, Tarkine Animal Park is situated 5 minutes from picturesque Stanley and 10 minutes from the township of Smithton. Tarkine Animal Park offers hands experience with some of our exotic and farm animals.
