Education at the zoo

Cotton-top Tamarin Keeper Talks

Our regular Keeper Talks shine a spotlight on our resident Cotton‑top Tamarins and the important work our team does to care for this critically endangered species.

During the short talk, you’ll meet our tiny, energetic tamarins and watch them enjoy their morning feed. Our keeper will chat about their personalities, natural behaviours, conservation status and why this species is so important to protect.

Where: Meet the keeper in front of the exhibits inside the barn.

Who: Everyone is welcome to attend.

Time: 10.30 am. The talks usually run for 10 - 15 minutes depending on numbers of attendees.

Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (outside of school holidays).

Cost: FREE

Bookings: Bookings are not required

Our zoo keepers look forward to meeting you during the school holidays!

The zoo is open 7 days a week from 9.30 am - 4.30 pm during the Queensland school holidays, apart from Christmas Day.

Entry to the zoo is free. Please leave your pets at home to help keep our zoo animals safe.

School Holiday Zoo Keeper Talks

Our free Keeper Talks are a highlight of the school holidays - perfect for curious kids, animal lovers and anyone keen to discover more about the species that call our zoo home!

Across the holidays we offer an expanded program of talks, giving visitors extra opportunities to meet different animals, hear fascinating stories from our dedicated zoo keepers and enjoy a close‑up look at feeding time.

Each session focuses on a different species with fun facts, behind‑the‑scenes insights and plenty of chances to ask questions.

Where: Meet the keeper in front of the animal exhibit.

Who: Suitable for children and open to everyone.

Build your own Frog Hotel at home

Looking for a fun activity to help animals during the holidays? Pick up our free Frog Hotel factsheet from the zoo and discover how you can create frog habitat using some simple materials.

This information sheet is printed on 100% recycled post-consumer waste and are carbon neutral.

Zoo Kids activity booklet

Zoo Kids 1,2, Zoo... I can count at the zoo!(PDF, 16MB) is a new free booklet featuring 10 numeracy-based activities for children aged 0 - 5 years.

Children can write, draw and colour their way through the zoo practicing number recognition, writing, estimating, and counting.

This sustainably produced booklet supports children's learning to achieve outcomes identified in the Early Years Learning Framework for Australia 2022 v2.0.

The booklet was developed in collaboration with Louise Stallard, Director C&K Forestview Community Kindergarten.

You can share your experience of the activities via the QR Code on the booklet.

Animal activity colour sheets

Can you spot these animals at the zoo? Learn more about them and colour them in on these free activity sheets.

• Kreffts River Turtle(PDF, 287KB)
• Red-winged Parrot(PDF, 46KB)
• Spotted-tailed Quoll(PDF, 40KB)

Colouring in sheets

Pick up free colouring in sheets near the Green-tree Frogs exhibit, including the Red-winged Parrot, Spotted-tailed Quoll and Krefft's Turtle and then see if you can find the turtle and birds in the zoo!

Our colouring in sheets are printed on 100% recycled post-consumer waste and are carbon neutral.

Book a FREE school or group tour!

Alexandra Park Zoo staff can deliver educational talks and provide a learning experience that can be tailored to the age and needs of your group.

• Learn about the habits, distribution, adaptations, life cycles and diets of our animals
• Have a close encounter with a dingo or reptile
• Meet the zoo keepers
• Discover what is involved in running a zoo

Tours are best held between 10.30 am and 2.30 pm when animals are most active and groups get the most out of the experience. 

To request a tour, please complete and submit a booking request form and we will contact you.

St John's Year 1 students become zoo storytellers

Alexandra Park Zoo was proud to welcome Year 1 students from St John’s Lutheran Primary School as part of a special community partnership supported by Bundaberg Regional Council. The students visited the zoo to meet our animals up close and learn directly from our dedicated Rangers.

During their excursion, the children listened carefully to the Rangers’ insights and discovered fascinating facts about the animals that call Alexandra Park Zoo home. Inspired by what they learned, each student returned to school and created their very own information report about a Zoo animal of their choice.

These reports not only showcase the students’ learning, but also highlight the incredible wildlife cared for at Alexandra Park Zoo. We’re delighted that their work is now featured on the Explore Bundaberg page, giving people across Australia the chance to read about our animals through the eyes of budding young writers.

The reports are grouped by the animals featured at the zoo, making it easy for readers to explore and enjoy.

We congratulate the Year 1 students on their fantastic efforts and thank them for helping share the stories of Alexandra Park Zoo’s amazing residents!