Itinerary: Giants & Aussie Icons

Itinerary planner

Time to explore
Approximately 6 hours
Best explored by bike, cart or car
Animals to see
Rhinos, Giraffe, Zebra, Hippos, Asian Elephant, Meerkat, Otter, Tasmanian Devil, Koala, Galapagos Tortoise, Aviaries and Platypus
Free keeper talks
Black Rhino keeper talk, Hippo feed, Meerkat keeper talk and Galapagos Tortoise keeper talk
Optional add-ons
Giraffe encounter
Book online or at the ticketing desk on arrival

Start exploring

Meet some of the Zoo’s largest and smallest inhabitants on this loop around the circuit. With time for keeper talks and even an up close encounter built in, this suggested itinerary is ideal to enjoy on a Summer or Spring day.

Itinerary schedule

9.25 am

Black Rhino keeper talk
Map Ref. 16C

Watch and learn about these solitary animals as they enjoy their morning meal.

9.50am

Giraffe and Zebra
Map Ref. 14F

Watch as these gentle giants and distinctive equines graze alongside one another.

10.00 am

Giraffe Encounter
Map Ref. 14F

Meet the world’s tallest land animal and hand-feed these gentle giants.
Book online or on arrival.

10.30 am

Hippo Feed
Map Ref. 12L

Stop by as our keepers lay out a tasty morning treat for the hippo crew.

10.50 am

White Rhino
Map Ref. 11F

Pay a visit to our small herd of giant grazers as they enjoy a day of eating and sleeping!

11.20 am

Asian Elephant
Map Ref. 9J

The largest living land animal, elephants are super smart, social and so special to us at TWPZ.

12.00 pm

Lunch at the Waterhole Café
Map Ref. 3R

Halfway around the Zoo circuit, the Waterhole features a café, animal exhibits and a water play area.

12:50 pm

Meerkat keeper talk
Map Ref. 2R (School Holidays only)

Learn about our mob’s social dynamics at feeding time, including who’s the boss.

1.00 pm

Wild Asia
Map Ref. 10Q

Stroll off the main circuit to see our Small Clawed Otter and Greater One-horned Rhino.

1.30 pm

Tasmanian Devil
Map Ref. 16V

Famous for its spine-chilling screeches, the Tassie Devil is an Australian icon.

1.50 pm

Australian Walkthrough
Map Ref. 19V

See some of Australia's most unique residents including Koalas, Echidnas, Wallabies and Quokkas.

2.30 pm

Galapagos Tortoise Keeper Talk
Map Ref. 23L

Get to know the Galápagos Tortoises and what makes them so unique in this informative talk.

2.50 pm

Wildlife Hospital Aviary
Map Ref. 22J

Step into the aviary and admire the birdsong of its many feathered inhabitants.