🦘 Brisbane | A Guide to Getting Up Close with Kangaroos

#summervacay 📍 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Only about 30 minutes from Brisbane City, this sanctuary is the perfect place to meet Australia’s cutest wildlife up close — especially if you're here for those iconic kangaroo photos (like I was 😍). 🦘 Kangaroo Zone There’s a large open area where you can walk right in, no reservation needed. You can stay as long as you like and take as many photos as you want! 💡Tip: Buy some kangaroo snacks at the gate to make the interaction even more fun — they’ll come right up to you! 🐨 Koalas Unfortunately, you can’t hold koalas anymore (due to updated animal welfare policies), but you can still gently pet them! Just make sure to book in advance on their website. 🐾 Other Animals Honestly, not a huge variety. I only spotted one sleepy wombat in a glass enclosure and a few donkeys in a pen — so if you're going for the full zoo experience, manage your expectations. 🎟️ Tickets: Adults: $54 Kids: $39 (Available for purchase at the entrance) 🕒 Recommended time: About 2 hours is enough — perfect for a relaxing half-day trip! #kangaroos #koalas #wildlifeaustralia #lonepinekoalasanctuary #brisbanedaytrip