Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas

Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas An eco-certified immersive wildlife exhibit with unique environments for iconic Australian animals.
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The award-winning Wildlife Habitat is Australia’s leading environmental Wildlife immersion experience, situated at Port Douglas, Tropical North Queensland.

🌿🐾 Looking for something fun, educational and a little bit wild these school holidays? 🐾🌿Our Junior Keepers Program is b...
02/09/2026

🌿🐾 Looking for something fun, educational and a little bit wild these school holidays? 🐾🌿

Our Junior Keepers Program is back for Spring 2026, giving young animal lovers the chance to step behind the scenes and experience what it’s really like to care for wildlife!

Designed for children aged 8–14 years, this hands-on program is packed with exciting animal encounters, keeper activities, wildlife education and plenty of opportunities to get up close with some of our amazing resident animals.

Participants will learn about animal care, conservation, enrichment and what it takes to work as a wildlife keeper, all while making new friends and creating unforgettable holiday memories.

📅 Program Dates
• Tuesday 22nd September
• Wednesday 23rd September
• Tuesday 29th September
• Wednesday 30th September
⏰ Time: 10am - 2pm
👧👦 Ages: 8–14 years
💲 Cost: $73 per child (includes lunch and afternoon tea)

Whether your child dreams of becoming a wildlife keeper, loves animals or simply wants a unique school holiday experience. The Junior Keepers Program is the perfect way to spend a day immersed in the wonderful world of wildlife.

⚠️ Bookings are essential.
📞 4099 3235
📧 [email protected]
🌐 wildlifehabitat.com.au

Give your young wildlife enthusiast a school holiday adventure they’ll be talking about long after the holidays are over! 🦘🦜🐍✨

01/09/2026

Turns out the team can draw 👀🎨

Draw the animal Wildlife Habitat edition, surprisingly impressive… but let’s not quit our day jobs just yet 😂🌿

When you accidentally make eye contact with the local wildlife 👀, bro has questions… 🦎
25/08/2026

When you accidentally make eye contact with the local wildlife 👀, bro has questions… 🦎

POV: you take a photo every hour of your day… but make it wildlife keeper edition 🐊A day in the life with Lachy, our Sav...
21/08/2026

POV: you take a photo every hour of your day… but make it wildlife keeper edition 🐊

A day in the life with Lachy, our Savannah & reptile keeper and Jennifer, our TARC/ bird keeper 🐍🦜

From scales to feathers, this is what a day working as a keeper at Wildlife Habitat looks like!

14/08/2026

Making the wildlife keepers recreate their animals 😂🐨🐊

Which one is your favourite?👇🏻

🦎🌿 Happy World Lizard Day! 🌿🦎Today we’re giving a little love to some of Australia’s coolest reptiles! From colourful sk...
13/08/2026

🦎🌿 Happy World Lizard Day! 🌿🦎
Today we’re giving a little love to some of Australia’s coolest reptiles! From colourful skinks to all the fascinating little lizards we spot around Cairns, there’s so much to appreciate about these scaly locals. 💚

They might not always get the attention they deserve, but lizards are an important part of our local ecosystems. Want to learn more? 🦎 Come along to our reptile show and get up close with some of our incredible reptiles while learning more about what makes them so unique!

When you meet your own plushie and immediately need to know what you smell like. 😂🦘💕A thorough sniff inspection was clea...
12/08/2026

When you meet your own plushie and immediately need to know what you smell like. 😂🦘💕

A thorough sniff inspection was clearly required… because how else are you supposed to know if your fluffy little mini-me is the real deal? 👀😂

We think it’s safe to say this little introduction went very well! 🦘

Shop your very own plushie in our gift shop!

🌞 We’re in for an absolute cracking day today! 🌞The sun is shining & the wildlife are ready to say hello 🦘🦜🦎Come along, ...
10/08/2026

🌞 We’re in for an absolute cracking day today! 🌞
The sun is shining & the wildlife are ready to say hello 🦘🦜🦎

Come along, soak up the sunshine, explore the habitat and get up close with some of our amazing Aussie wildlife. There’s plenty to see, plenty to learn and hopefully a few furry, feathered and scaly friends waiting to greet you! 💚

Bring the family, grab your sunnies and make a day of it! ☀️

📍 Open today from 8am – 4pm

We can’t wait to see you! 🐊💚

🦘✨ Put your knowledge to the test while making a difference for our local wildlife!Gather your friends, form a team and ...
29/07/2026

🦘✨ Put your knowledge to the test while making a difference for our local wildlife!

Gather your friends, form a team and join us for an unforgettable Trivia Night in support of the Tropical Animal Rehabilitation Centre (TARC).

Expect a fun-filled evening of trivia, raffles, auctions, door prizes and plenty of laughs all while helping provide care for injured, sick and orphaned native Australian wildlife.

📅 Wednesday, 5th August 2026
🕡 6:30pm
📍 Central Hotel, Port Douglas
💰 $10 per person (maximum 10 people per team)

📞 Book your team by calling 0434 337 2040 or email [email protected]

Today is World Nature Conservation Day 🌿Conservation starts with connection. The more we understand Australia’s incredib...
28/07/2026

Today is World Nature Conservation Day 🌿

Conservation starts with connection. The more we understand Australia’s incredible wildlife, the more likely we are to protect it.

Every visit to Wildlife Habitat helps inspire the next generation of wildlife advocates while supporting conservation, education and the protection of our native species.

Together, we can make a difference one visit at a time. 💚

Address

Port Douglas Road
Port Douglas, QLD
4877

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+61740993235

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