Above: a shot of the Yellow Submarine Hostel we stayed at in Brisbane cityAUSTRALIA ZOO
Home of the Crocodile Hunter
Australia Zoo was opened by Bob and Lyn Irwin on 3 June 1970 under the name Beerwah Reptile Park. Their son Steve, had helped his parents since childhood to care for crocodiles and reptiles and to maintain the growing number of animals in the zoo.
Steve Irwin was later known as the Crocodile Hunter and his Tv-shows about wildlife.
As filming generated extra funds, Steve and wife Terri put all money raised from filming and merchandise into conservation and building new exhibits.
Steve Irwin was later known as the Crocodile Hunter and his Tv-shows about wildlife.
As filming generated extra funds, Steve and wife Terri put all money raised from filming and merchandise into conservation and building new exhibits.
At this point Steve was still alive, but unfortunately we didn't get to see him the day we were there...
Above and below: Wombats
Below: Kangaroos everywhere
Above: Koala (these guys have a very strong grip)
Above: Emu
Above: Tasmanian Devil
Above: a Brolga crane
Above: looks like a Dingo
Above: a Red Panda
Above: a drawing of Donald Duck (?) drinking a XXXX beer.The brewery of this fine beverage is located in Brisbane.