Websites
with General Information and Things to do with Children in Brisbane.
Brisbane
Alma Park Zoo
Alma Park is a native animal sanctuary with a collection of exotic
animals. Enjoy a wild experience!
Australia
Zoo
Australia Zoo has lots of attraction including the amazing Tiger
Temple, hands-on animal encounters and all the excitement of the
Animal Planet Crocoseum.
Lone
Pine Koala Sanctuary
Lone Pine was the world's first and largest koala sanctuary: over
130 koalas call Lone Pine home. You can cuddle a koala anytime,
hand feed kangaroos and encounter a large variety of Aussie wildlife,
all in beautiful, natural settings.
The
Queensland Museum
This is an exciting and accessible museum of science, environment
and human experience.
Rugby
League
ARL Development is a non-profit company formed by the ARL (Australian
Rugby League) and NRL (National Rugby League) to develop the grassroots
of the sport from introductory level up to the age of 18 years.
City
Botanic Gardens – Brisbane
The riverside City Botanic Gardens are Brisbane's original botanic
gardens. Attractions at the gardens include Bamboo Grove, Weeping
Fig Avenue, Mangrove Boardwalk and ornamental ponds. Special events
are held at the River Stage.
Mt
Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
The Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha are 52 hectare gardens
are situated seven kilometres from the city centre. The Gardens
are open every day. From September to March they close at 5.30pm
and April to August they close at 5pm. Flora and Fauna tours,
children’s workshops, educational programmes and special events
throughout the year.
Karawatha
Forrest
Karawatha forest is 600 hectares of bushland located in the southern
outskirts of Brisbane. It has 160 species of wildlife including
wallabies, koalas, gliders, birds and rare frog species. There
are two picnic areas with some recreational facilities available.
Sir
Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is located in the Brisbane
Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha. It features the Cosmic Skydome,
Display Zone, Mini Theatre, Observatory and Planetarium shop.
Queensland
Maritime Museum
Located on the Brisbane River at the southern end of South Bank
Parklands the Queensland Maritime Museum is open to visitors every
day of the year except 24 December to 26 December and Good Friday.
Brisbane
Libraries
Weekly story time sessions, lots of holiday activities for young
children and book clubs and activities for older children.
Cooking
classes for children – Cooking’s Cool
Cooking's Cool is a family owned business located in Everton Park,
operated by Diane, an experienced Executive Chef who has turned
her talents into a home business. Di has decided to open up to
the public her own cooking school, that facilitates a professional
kitchen and associated facilities to ensure that your child has
an educational and fun time learning to cook. A Certificate of
Achievement is issued to every child on completion.
Queensland
Art Gallery
The Queensland Art Gallery is determined to connect art and people.
A dedicated children’s art gallery with regular exhibitions, workshops,
festivals and performances.
Boondall
Wetlands Environment Centre
Wildlife Mania. Learn fascinating wildlife facts through live
native-animal displays, painting and other fun activities. Suits
5-16yrs.
Roma
Street Parkland
The world's largest urban subtropical garden, Roma Street Parkland
now offers guided tours especially for under fives and their carers.
Led by experienced guides, you'll follow winding paths through
colourful gardens, see playful water features, stroll along the
banks of the lake - home of the resident’s ducks - and then end
up in the playground. The tours run every Wednesday 10am and depart
from the Melange Cafe .BYO strollers. 0–5yrs.
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