Join us for our Giants Weekend!
19th & 20th July 2025
Enjoy daytime activities!
Join us for a zooper weekend as we share facts about the Zoo’s magnificent giants from our friendly giraffes to our African elephants. Take part in a range of different activities from 10:00am – 4:00pm located between the outdoor paddocks of Kingdom of the Wild, and Elephant Kingdom.
Passholders: This event is FREE for Zoo Passholders. Simply turn up on the day and bring with you your valid zoo pass to gain entry into the zoo.
Paying Visitors: We recommend all non-passholders to book their tickets online in advance to receive the best price on admission.
Activity Timetable
Do you weigh as much as an Elephants poop?
Compare your weight against one of our elephant’s poops!
Can you Jump the length of a Saltwater Crocodile?
Find out just how big a saltwater crocodile is by testing how far you can jump!
How many Species?
Learn about the different GIANT species and their conservation status out in the wild.
Animal Encounters
Various Times
Various Locations
Find out more about our incredible species at an Animal Encounter with our Animal Care Team.
Dates, times and locations are subject to change.
Don’t forget to stop by…
Discovery Den
Get hands on at our interactive sand table where you can build different animal habitats or watch as your creations come to life on the Draw Alive wall. PLUS get up close and hold a creepy crawly!
Open from 10:30am until an hour before zoo closing on weekend and school holiday dates, and from 12 noon until 3:00pm during term time. Located inside Elephant Kingdom.
Dinosaur Realm
Included in standard admission, visitors can embark on a journey as they come face to face with a herd of static and animatronic dinosaurs, including a Brachiosaurus that stands just under 5 metres tall.
Smoke and sounds are present along the route with a Palaeontology Hub that includes interactive zones to engage and educate on the creatures that once lived.
