The Australia Zoo is an amazing and unique animal conservation and rehabilitation facility in Queensland, Australia, just north of Brisbane. This magnificent zoo began in the 70's as a reptile and fauna park and was run by the Irwin family. Steve Irwin, the young man who grew up working at his parents' reptile park, would become a world famous animal conservationist and Animal Planet celebrity, also known as "The Crocodile Hunter." Sadly, Steve was killed in a freak accident involving a sting ray in 2006. However, his family, wife Terry (who is an American), daughter Bindi and son Robert, not only continue the conservation work that Steve began but they have also expanded the zoo and the research that is done there. Today, the zoo has grown into a mega complex housing animals from all over the world and it also houses one of the best wildlife hospitals on the planet. Because so many of our UA students are interested in animal conservation, veterinary medicine and environmental issues, this fantastic zoo will be a perfect destination for them to encounter, learn and enjoy!
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| The Irwin Family |
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A sunbathing Iguana enjoying the day
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| A Dingo! Dingos are "wild" dogs but this guy was quite mellow |
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| A happy & sleepy koala - Koalas are only native to Australia |
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| Milo the Koala with a human friend |
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| The amazing croc show at the Crocoseeum |
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| Just hopping around "Roo Heaven" |
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| We stopped by to "Meet the Owl" |
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| We also attended a wonderfully informative "Koala lecture" |
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| Remembering the great Steve Irwin |
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Best animal encounter ever!!
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