About Us
Who We Are
We are... animal handlers, construction workers, receptionists, sales assistants, marketing consultants, human resources officers, teachers, drivers, writers, designers, artists, gardeners, entertainers, editors, cleaners, sculptors, photographers, website developers, tour guides, accountants, volunteers and veterinarians. We are a community unto ourselves – a team of over 500 who work together to create the wildest show on earth for our guests each and every day of the year, and to further live out our philosophy of Conservation through Exciting Education!
Meet the Zoo Crew, find out how to get a job at Australia Zoo, check out the Zoo in the news and find out the latest Irwin family and Australia Zoo gossip! You can even go back to where it all began and learn about the Zoo’s exciting history. Be sure to take a look at our virtual tour with Steve Irwin as your guide, and have a go at all of the awards Australia Zoo has snagged!
Zoo Weekly - News and Gossip
A sign that Steve’s still with us - Zoo News
Anzac Day at Australia Zoo - Zoo Gossip
Black and White Day - Zoo Gossip
It's Bindi's Logie - Zoo News
Now that he's gone - Zoo News
Bringing Steve's dream to life... - Zoo News
Australia Zoo takes a breath for CF - Zoo Gossip
Bindi the Logie girl - Zoo News
Keepers vs. Construction - Zoo Gossip
Your chance to win Australia Zoo passes - Zoo News
Three Emmy nominations for Bindi! - Zoo Gossip
Bindi wins a Logie! - Zoo Gossip
The Crew
The legendary khaki collective! Our dedicated crew members are passionate about wildlife and habitat conservation, and committed to creating a positive and memorable experience for each and every one of our guests, every single day. Meet the wonderful individuals who make up the Australia Zoo Crew.
In the News
Bindi the Logie girl
Hundreds of Australian A-Listers turned out at Melbourne’s Crown Entertainment complex, with star after star strutting their stuff over more than two hours last night for the 50th TV week Logie ... read more
Good Old Days
The story behind Australia Zoo and the Crocodile Hunter dates all the way back to the 1970s, when one enthusiastic herpetologist, Bob Irwin, and his Wildlife Warrior wife, Lyn, opened the Beerwah Reptile Park on four acres in a tiny town in Queensland. The rest is history!
Employment
A job at Australia Zoo is more than a vocation, it's a lifestyle - just ask any of our team members. Australia Zoo welcomes new crew members in many different ways, including our renowned volunteer program, school-based traineeships and apprenticeships, work experience, internships and online applications.
Zoo Gossip
Black and White Day
It’s black and white: if a Tassie Devil gets cancer, it dies. But you can help Australia Zoo and Nature Nic raise awareness for the Tassie Devil Friday, May 16.
Tasmanian Devils are a ... read more
Links
Be sure to take a look at our collection of links to find out more about the local area, weather, events and more! Thank you for supporting our sponsors, conservation affiliates and local business partners.
Awards
Crikey! Check out the swag of awards Australia Zoo, the Irwin family and the Zoo Crew have won! We are so proud of our accomplishments in the fields of conservation, tourism and business. We are definitely living our dream of Conservation through Exciting Education!
Zoo Tour
Ever wanted to take a tour of Australia Zoo with the Crocodile Hunter himself, Steve Irwin, as your guide? This is your chance! Take a look around the Zoo online with Steve as he shows you all his favourite animals and enclosures.
Media Center
We have created this area to provide easy access to visual and textual resources relating to Australia Zoo and its owners, Steve and Terri Irwin, for the convenience of Australian and international media. Our collection is always expanding and being updated with new events and information, so be sure to check in regularly.
