Darling Downs Zoo | |
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27°53′32″S 152°01′12″E / 27.892277°S 152.020035°E | |
Date opened | 2004 |
Location | Pilton, Queensland, Australia |
Land area | 50 acres (20 ha)[1] |
No. of animals | 500 (approx.)[2] |
No. of species | 110+ |
Memberships | Zoo and Aquarium Association[3] |
Website | www |
Darling Downs Zoo is a zoo situated in Pilton, Queensland, Australia.[3] The zoo is divided into four separate geographical areas featuring animals mostly from Africa, South America, South-East Asia and Australia.[4]
The zoo was closed from 27 March to 9 June 2020 due to government restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.[5][6] As the zoo had large carnivores it had problems feeding them. It relied on bank loans and generous people to cover costs, and also set up a crowdfunding page to raise money.[7][2] The zoo has since re-opened to the public.
Species at the zoo from different regions (continent alphabetical below) include: