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Experience immersive wildlife encounters in the heart of Tropical North Queensland at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. Explore unique habitats, hand-feed iconic Australian animals, and learn about conservation efforts in this award-winning, eco-certified nature park.

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Looking for an unforgettable Australian wildlife experience? Look no further than Wildlife Habitat! This advanced eco-certified wildlife sanctuary offers visitors the opportunity to interact with native Australian animals in their recreated natural environments. From hand-feeding iconic wallabies and kangaroos to catching a glimpse of the legendary Southern Cassowary or Lumholtz's Tree Kangaroo, the park offers a variety of unique experiences.

Explore five spacious environments, including Wetlands , Rainforest , Savannah , Nocturnal and Woodlands , and get up close and personal with the species that call these habitats home. With crocodile feeding presentations and the chance to have your photo taken with a koala, Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas offers something for everyone. And now, more than ever, it is crucial to support conservation and sustainability efforts. With immersive experiences and activities for all ages, Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas is the perfect destination for your next adventure.

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At Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, sustainability is at the core of everything we do. Our park is proudly certified as Advanced Ecotourism by Ecotourism Australia, which recognises our commitment to conservation, community engagement, and sustainable practices.

Visitors can observe and appreciate the beauty of Australia's native wildlife in a natural and spacious environment. We offer an interactive experience where animals and guests can mingle freely, while elevated boardwalks ensure minimal impact on the environment. Our motto is "observation, appreciation, and conservation" , and we strive to educate our visitors about the importance of wildlife conservation and the impact of our daily actions on the environment.

As part of our commitment to conservation, Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas is also home to an on-site care centre for the Tropical Animal Rehabilitation Centre . This centre provides care and rehabilitation for injured, sick, orphaned, and displaced native wildlife, and our visitors can learn about this important work during their visit.

Join us in our mission to promote sustainable tourism and support the conservation of Australia's unique wildlife by visiting Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas today.

Conservation

Tropical Animal Rehabilitation Centre (TARC) is dedicated to providing high-quality care and rehabilitation for displaced, injured, sick or orphaned native Australian wildlife. Our team of experienced and dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure that each animal receives the best possible care to ensure their successful release back into the wild.

As an integral part of our commitment to conservation, we also actively participate in various conservation programs and research initiatives aimed at protecting Australia's unique wildlife. We rely solely on donations for the operation of our facility and appreciate any support that enables us to continue our vital work.

When you visit Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, you have the opportunity to learn about the important work we do at our rehabilitation centre and how you can help us support the conservation of Australia's unique wildlife.

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Positioned between Cairns and the Daintree Rainforest on the coast, Port Douglas is an ideal starting point for exploring the region. Daily tours depart from the village, providing various options for experiencing the Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest.

Crystalbrook Marina is the departure point for Great Barrier Reef tours, with the sites visited considered among the best and most pristine in Australia. You can choose to visit the Low Isles on a stunning sailboat or take a luxury yacht to the outer reef. With options to dive, snorkel, swim, or paddle, the choice is entirely yours.

Daily day tours to the Daintree Rainforest also depart from Port Douglas. You can relax and explore the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation on a comfortable guided tour.

Port Douglas Reef Tours

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The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is an expansive network of more than 2,900 individual reefs that stretch from Cape York in the north to Lady Elliott Island in the south. Covering a staggering 348,000 km2, this marine park is home to a wide variety of fringing and barrier reefs, continental islands, coral cays, and 70 distinct bio-regions, making it the most diverse ecosystem on the planet. Port Douglas is particularly renowned for its beautiful coral cays and islands, as well as its close proximity to some of the most breathtaking outer edge reefs.

Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or a non-swimmer, young or old, there's a way for everyone to marvel at the stunning beauty of the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas. With a variety of tour options available, it's easy to find a way to experience the reef that's perfect for you. Don't miss out on the chance to witness this natural wonder up close.

Daintree Rainforest & Cape Trib

A very beauitful and special part of the world, the Daintree is certainly not to be missed. This remote area is situated north of Port Douglas and has the largest continuous area of tropical rainforest on the Australian continent. Along the coastline north of the Daintree River, the tropical rainforest grows right down to the edge of the sea where fringing reef is met on the shoreline, this is commonly referred to as 'where the Rainforest meets the Reef'.`

Getting there is all part of the adventure. You can either take a fully guided 4WD Safari, or choose to self drive and explore this pretty region at your own leisurely pace. The journey to the Daintree travels along the Cook Highway north of Port Douglas and features beautiful scenery ranging from secluded palm fringed tropical beaches, hidden coves and rugged headlands to the rich green of lush sugar-cane fields and rainforest covered mountains.

The Daintree River ferry is the gateway to the Daintree Coast and Cape Tribulation, and is the only cable ferry operating within tropical Australia.

Once over the river there are many natural attractions to visit including rainforest walks, freshwater swimming holes and remote beaches. There are also plenty of adventure activities that take place such as sea kayaking, horse riding, jungle surfing, snorkelling, night walks and more.

Guided tours depart daily from Port Douglas, and there are plenty of accommodation options should you wish to stay longer and immerse yourself in the rainforest experience. Our consultants would be more than happy to help tailor a unique rainforest package to suit.

Port Douglas Attractions

There are also many and varied ways to view the Reef & Rainforest up close. Spend the day on the Great Barrier Reef with one of the local reef operators. Explore the rainforest on elevated walkways at Mossman Gorge, Experience a day trip to Kuranda, Go croc spotting on a Daintree River cruise, meet some local wildlife at Hartley’s or Wildlife Habitat. Our attractions are family friendly with most suitable for all ages and abilities. They provide a great introduction to the Port Douglas region.

Kuranda Train & Skyrail

The Kuranda Train & Skyrail is one of the most sought after trips in Far North Queensland. The journey to and from Kuranda Village offers two very different experiences combining, history, heritage, rainforest and environment. Kuranda Village has been operating as a tourist destination since the 1970's with the famous Kuranda Markets being the drawcard, and which are still drawing visitors today.

The first operation of the Kuranda Train commenced in 1936 and the Skyrail Cableway, a world first for viewing the rainforest in a safe and environmentally way, commenced operation in 1995.

Time spent in Kuranda Village will allow you to explore the variety of market stalls inside the Original Markets and Heritage Markets, take a rainforest walk or enter the various wildlife attractions within the village.

There are also options to add on various elements to your day including Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Rainforestation, Birdworld, Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Kuranda Koala Gardens or Hartleys Croc Park.

Getting To Port Douglas

Great Barrier Reef Drive to Port Douglas

By Air Travel to Cairns is simple with several domestic and international flights arriving daily. Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Blue all operate out of Cairns with scheduled services to most Australia state capitals as well as regional locations.Cairns Airport

Cairns also receives international flights from Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand. The airport is conveniently located just 10 minutes from the CBD, 25 minutes from Palm Cove and the Northern Beaches and approx one hour from Port Douglas. Door to door coach transfers meet all flights and provide ease and convenience on your arrival.

By Road Cairns is approximately 1750km from Brisbane, and if you have time up your sleeve then self driving is a great way to experience the ever changing landscapes of Queensland. The Bruce Highway is Queensland's main route connecting Brisbane to Cairns. Greyhound Australia and Premier bus services also operate regular scheduled departures from Brisbane to Cairns, travel time approx 27 to 29 hours.

By Railto Cairns by train - Spirit of Queensland Queensland Rail operates services from Brisbane to Cairns twice weekly on the Tilt Train and three departures a week on the Sunlander. Average travel time is 24 hours on the Tilt Train and 31 hours on the Sunlander. Cairns Central Railway Station is located in the heart of the city to the rear of Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Taxis and coach transfers are available from here to transfer you to your accommodation.

Climate & Seasons

Port Douglas has a tropical climate with hot summers and warm winters. Between the months of November to May our temperatures are warm to hot with high humidity.Perfect Weather at Low Island

Our rainfall peaks in the months of Feb, March and April, with the wettest month of the year typically being February. Although its wet, it brings relief from the humidity and the rainforests are just spectacular with waterfalls in full flow.

Our winter months are generally dry and clear and a popular time for visitors as we are enjoying warmer weather than most other parts of the country.

As we are a destination renowned for World Heritage Listed Rainforest, no journey to Cairns would be complete without a rainforest experience. Travelling north up the scenic Cook Highway is the Daintree National Park which comprises of two sections - Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation, covering an expanse of more than 1,200 sq km.

Mossman Gorge is renowned for its crystal-clear waters that cascade over granite boulders, Indigenous culture and spectacular rainforest walks. Most tour itineraries include a visit to Mossman Gorge.

Beyond Mossman is the Daintree River, famous for its boat cruises, croc spotting and bird watching. Once across the Daintree River the Cape Tribulation section of Daintree National Park then stretches from Cow Bay to the Bloomfield River, covering 17,000 ha of coastal range.

Cape Trib beach is fringed with the increasingly rare littoral (beachside) rainforest and interesting fringing reefs, and is renowned as the place where where two spectacular World Heritage sites meet - the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.

This area of rainforest is a hive of activity from bush walking, kayaking and horse riding treks to snorkelling, exotic fruit tastings and 4WD safaris. Accommodation is readily available, and it is highly recommend to spend at least one night in the rainforest to experience the closeness of nature and the wonders of this ancient land.

Self Drive Port Douglas

Port Douglas is a spectacular one hour drive north of Cairns along one of the most scenic coastal roads in Australia, featuring amazing views of rainforest covered mountains on one side, and the Coral Sea on the other.

Rex Lookout is one of many highlights along the way with views along the ranges back towards Cairns. Hiring a car gives you the freedom to explore the region at your own pace and go wherever your heart desires.

You can visit all the best attractions at your own leisurely pace, or explore further afield in our surrounding regional areas such as the Atherton Tablelands, Daintree & Cooktown. Most roads are sealed, so unless you are planning to go to Cooktown via the Bloomfield Track, you will not need a 4WD.

If hiring a car it is possible to make your own way to our various attractions around the region. Kuranda is approx a 1 hour drive south from Port Douglas, and up the Kuranda Range, however if you don't want to miss out on the Train & Skyrail experience then we can organise a bus transfer to return you to your vehicle at the end of the day, as the Skyrail Terminal and Kuranda Train Station are in two seperate locations.

Wildlife Habitat at Port Douglas makes for a lovely half day out for the family, especially if you add on the Breakfast with the Birds. Afterwards wander off breakfast around the park, then perhaps enjoy an afternoon of shopping along Macrossan Street.

A visit to Mossman Gorge is a must, and the kids will love Hartleys Crocodile Adventures located just 25 minutes from Port Douglas on the Cook Highway. You can arrive at anytime of the day to the wildlife & national parks.

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One of the best experiences of my life. The snorkelling was sensational. The small number of people on the boat made this trip very special, we had personal interaction with Steve and Charlotte. The lunch on board was fabulous. Loved the sail home! Good short tour around the island. A very special day! Tour | Sailaway

Lyzette Piazza

This was a really good day and a higlight of our stay. The crew and organisation were excellent. They were also very good with the kids which we really appreciated. Tour | Ocean Safari

Lauren Irvine

Great trip, crew helpful and accommodating. Great boat and beautiful sites for seeing the wildlife. Food was excellent. Definitely recommend. Tour | Silversonic

Chirag Patel

My friend and I really enjoyed our day with the Silversonic team. They were friendly, knowledgable and very helpful. The three reef sites were amazing, and I preferred this reef trip to that which I did from Cairns.

Sandra Saristavros

We has a fantastic day every thing was amazing the food, staff and the day!! tour | Wavedancer | Low Island Day Tour

Terri Anisko

It was an exceptional day! Great service and care by Quicksilver staff. Tour | Quicksilver | Great Barrier Reef Day Tour

Ross Brunson

The whole trip was very good especially the staff onboard the boat. We would also recommend you go with the marine biologist for the snorkeling portion of the trip as it was well worth the extra cost. Tour | Quicksilver | Great Barrier Reef Day Tour

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Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat Experience

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Immerse yourself in Australian native wildlife when you visit the Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat!

Learn, observe and explore Australian wildlife in their natural habitats
Interact, cuddle and hand-feed the animals
Watch saltwater crocodiles live in action during feeding presentations
Enjoy a meal in the cafe with free-roaming tropical birds flying overhead
Great for families, backpackers, couples, seniors and groups of friends!

The Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat is an open and interactive sanctuary where you can admire and mingle with native Australian wildlife. Wind your way through each native habitat, wandering along the unique boardwalks and pathways. Try and spot a Striped Possum in the Nocturnal Habitat, an Emu in the Savannah, a Southern Cassowary in the Rainforest, or a koala in the Wetlands. From hand-feeding tame and friendly wallabies to watching the crocodiles being fed, the sanctuary offers something for all!

Hand-feed wallabies and kangaroos
Watch a saltwater crocodile presentation
Listen to wildlife talks
Join informative guided tours with the Wildlife Keepers
Free-roaming animals in a safe and controlled environment
Award-winning and eco certified sanctuary
Explore five different natural Australian habitats; Wetlands, Woodlands, Nocturnal, Savannah and Rainforest
Opportunity to have your photo taken with a koala (at an extra cost)
On-site care centre that protects and helps sick, displaced and injured wildlife
The number one attraction in Port Douglas!

Sample Itinerary

Check the daily tour schedule (see below) upon arrival to ensure you catch the wildlife presentations you want to see! Join a tour or wander through the park at your own leisure. Maps are available for free at the entrance. Begin by wandering throughout the different natural habitats; Wetlands, Woodlands, Nocturnal, Savannah and Rainforest. Each habitat has different and unique Australian flora...

Daily Tour Schedule

Morning Schedule:

9.00am – Wetlands Stork Keeper Talk: Wetlands 9.15am – Feature Creature wildlife photos: Wetlands 10.00am – Cassowary Feeding Presentation: Rainforest 10.45am – Koala Keeper Talk: Wetlands 11.00am – Feature Creature wildlife photos: Wetlands 11:30 am – Reptile Keeper Talk at the CrocArena 11.45am – Saltwater Crocodile Feed presentation at the CrocArena

Afternoon Schedule:

12.30pm – Interactive Tropical Bird Experience: Wetlands Cafe 1.00pm – Feature Creature wildlife photos: Wetlands 2.00pm – Rainforest Birds Feeding Talk: Rainforest 3.00pm – Kangaroo & Pelican Keeper Talk: Savannah 4.00pm – Park Closure

The Different Habitats

Nocturnal

The Nocturnal habitat has been created to replicate nighttime. Completely sealed from daylight and illuminated with warm, dim coloured lights, the exclosure allows for Australia's nocturnal animals to thrive. Keep your eyes peeled for snakes, frogs and lizards, as well as unique marsupials like the Spinifex Hopping Mice and the Feathertail Gliders. See if you can spot the Striped Possums, Mahogany Gliders or Bettongs in the dark!

As you can tell from the name, the Wetlands habitat is home to fish, crustaceans and water-wading birds. The area replicates Australia's diverse wetlands and ecosystems. Here you can find a Black-necked Stork, kingfishers, stilts, and parrots. Australia's much loved marsupial the koala also inhabits this part of the sanctuary!

The Woodlands habitat is where the bright coloured feathery birds like to hang out. Admire the locally endangered finches and the woodswallows as they fly overhead. Look for those that live underground including quails and the Northern Bettong. Red-browned finches, Budgerigars and King Quail are among the species you might spot.

The Savannah habitat is an open-air exhibit that allows for native birds and marsupials to freely roam around. This is where you can tick hand-feeding kangaroos off your bucket-list! Say G'day to emus, pelicans, tree kangaroos, turtles, frogs and even crocodiles! The Savannah is home to the 'Predator Plant' where you can walk over Estuarine Crocs!

Rainforest

The newly renovated Rainforest habitat is where you can find the Southern Cassowary. If you haven't seen one yet - here is the place for it! The rainforest is home to two resident cassowaries who you can learn about during a Cassowary Feeding Presentation. Climb up the Licuala Tower which allows you to look over the rainforest aviary and admire the views from above.

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What to bring.

Money for the cafe, licensed bar, gift shop and photo opportunities
Comfortable shoes for walking around in

What's Included

Access to the sanctuary for 5 consecutive days
Wildlife presentations
Wildlife tours and presentations
A map of the sanctuary

What's Extra

Swimming with the saltwater crocs
Food to feed the kangaroos and wallabies
Photos with koalas
Food, drinks, souvenirs

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Terms and Conditions

The Wildlife Habitat has endeavoured to depict animals in their natural state. Free-roaming animals and birds, elevated boardwalks and conditions simulated to represent the rainforest environment can be dangerous. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

You can enter the Wildlife Habitat at your own risk and on the CONDITION that you have NO RIGHT OF ACTION against the owner or operator of these premises, of their servants or agents, for any injury to you or damage to any property. It does not matter how the injury, loss or damage is caused, even if it is caused by NEGLIGENCE or BREACH OF CONTRACT of the owner or operator of these premises, or their servants or agents.

Filming and/or photography is not to be used for commercial purposes without prior written approval from Wildlife Habitat management. Guests must keep to the paths.

We recommend hands are washed after contact with animals or fixtures.

Your Responsibilities:

Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip.

You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Cairns Tours / Mr Travel, and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.

It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.

It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and vessel check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.

You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time.

Prices/Extra Costs:

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply.

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.

We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.

Travel Risk/Insurance:

It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Tour Operator. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances.

Merchant Fees:

Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.

Other:

Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages.

All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.

Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:

Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value.

E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.

You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.

E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees. You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.

Client Cancellations:

All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 14 days of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.

Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee.

It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to [email protected]. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.

Supplier Cancellations:

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.

All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.

In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Mr Travel online department.

All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.

Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.

You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.

Accountability/Misconduct:

All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators.

Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.

Cairns Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.

Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel/Cairns-Tours.com. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.

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Blue Dive’s sister-company – Blue Adventures Rainforest Tours – provides private charter day tours to explore the magnificent rainforests and wildlife of the far north Queensland region. As with Blue Dive, Blue Adventures Rainforest Tours has an absolute commitment to providing outstanding customer service, while showing you the best of this amazing destination. Where we go is carefully chosen to provide the opportunity for encounters with the native wildlife of this area. To see them in their natural habitat – emus, kangaroos and wallabies, possibly even a platypus, incredible bird life, frill-necked lizards and more – is just incredible.

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OUR POPULAR, PRIVATE WILDLIFE AND RAINFOREST TOURS WILL GET YOU UP CLOSE WITH AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS.

We focus on showing you hundreds of kangaroos (possibly the best kangaroo experience in Australia!), rock wallabies, magnificent birdlife and many more native animals. There is even a good chance of spotting the elusive platypus too. You will have the opportunity to explore World Heritage rainforest and discover an amazing crater lake surrounded by dense jungle. Through years of exploring this diverse region, we have discovered some of the best places for spotting animals in the wild and share these with you on our private charter tours. All tours are led by an expert guide and include a free photo shoot of your day, lakeside restaurant lunch, morning tea/coffee, bottled water and snacks, all national park and admission fees. Private charter tours: Price on request – please email numbers in your group.

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Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas | A Review

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by Kate Mannion

November 11, 2021

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Located on the outskirts of Port Douglas is the award winning Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas . It’s here where you can get your fill of wildlife encounter experiences.

With a strong emphasis on conservation and appreciation, the staff at the Wildlife Habitat are passionate about what they do.

This passion is passed on through their work into the experience received by their guests and it clearly shows throughout the well maintained, and highly impressive 8 acre property.

The last time I visited The Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, I was there just a few days after a cyclone.

There was a lot of work happening to clean up fallen tree branches, and collecting birds which had escaped from their sanctuary.

While the kids and I still had an enjoyable time checking out all the animals, I didn’t feel that it was fair to review this awesome establishment at that time.

So, instead, I decided to head back there again and use my most recent visit to give you a better idea of what to expect when visiting the Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas animals.

Admission / Park Entry

Your admission ticket will give you access across all five of the wildlife habitats within the park ( savannah, nocturnal, wetlands, rainforest and woodlands ).

In fact, you’ll actually get access for 5 days (day of admission + 4 consecutive days after).

That way, you’ll have plenty of time to really take in the experience and not rush through each of the habitats… You can even explore the park as one habitat per day! .

This is particularly handy if you’re visiting Port Douglas with kids that love animals, or if you love to take things slowly – an avid photographer waiting for the perfect photo opportunity.

The range of species the park has is impressive. Here’s some of the Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat Animals you can expect…

Over 75 different species of birds,
Four species of mammals (Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroo, Spotted-Tail Quoll, Mahogany Glider and Northern Bettong)
One of the largest collections of macropods (large footed) animals in Queensland (e.g. kangaroos, wallabies, pademelons and bettongs)
A range of the more iconic Australian reptiles including salt water crocodiles, snakes, lizards, dragons, and more
An exhibit/habitat specifically featuring nocturnal animals including owls, and tiny marsupials you’ll unlikely find anywhere else (such as Feathertail Gliders, Spinifex Hipping Mice, Striped Possums and more)

The Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas Experiences

But the folks at Wildlife Habitat don’t just leave it there. They’re truly about providing an immersive experience and leaving their guests with lasting memories.

Throughout the day, there are a number of wildlife tours and presentations which you can watch or participate in, many of which are included in the price of general admission.

Experiences Included In General Admission Ticket

Watch on and witness the power as the keepers at The Wildlife Habitat feed the crocodiles! Get up close to the powerful cassowary during the cassowary feeding tour!

You’ll also get access to daily animal presentations where you can get up close and touch the animals yourself – keep an eye out for the pythons, koalas and crocodiles!

If you wish to get a up close photo holding some of these animals, you can also purchase a souvenir photo while at the park.

Here’s what you can expect (a timetable is provided to you when you purchase entry at reception)

Interactive Bird Experience
Cassowary Feeding Talk
Wetlands Stork Talk
North Queensland Reptile Experience (Croc Feeding – Fridays to Mondays)
Koala Feeding Talk
Pelican Talk

Considering this is all included in your general entry price, I felt this was great value for the day.

Extra Activities/Experiences

As well as those listed above, there are also some other optional experiences on offer which do have an additional cost.

Such as Swimming with the Salties (Crocodiles), Breakfast with the Birds, Lunch with Lorikeets, Junior Keepers, WildNIGHT Nocturnal Tour and Feature Creature Photos.

Breakfast With The Birds Port Douglas

This highly popular experience has been sought after for over 20 years. It is a must-do experience when visiting Port Douglas with kids – The impressive birds chat away to you – saying ‘Hello!’ ‘How You Going?’ ‘What’s Your Name’ as clear as a bell – you truly can’t help but smile!

Enjoy your first meal of the day alongside friendly tropical birds such as parrots, lorikeets and cockatoos.

Snap up the opportunity to get an up close and personal photo with these beautiful birds with the assistance and supervision of a Wildlife Habitat Keeper.

Up until recently, Breakfast With The Birds offered a buffet breakfast including pastries, fresh tropical and exotic fruits, cereals, hot foods, juices, tea and coffee. However, as a result of COVID government restrictions, the breakfast is not longer offered as a buffet, but rather you can purchase food from the café.

This experience is offered between 9am-10.30am each day.

The ticket for the Breakfast with the Birds also includes entry into the Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, as well as all of the other wildlife presentations as I mentioned earlier.

Swim With The Crocodiles (Salties)

The newest experience on the block is the Swim With The Salties – the only Far North Queensland experience of it’s kind.

Officially opening for guests since September of 2021, this experience is not for the faint hearted.

The Croc Arena is very new to the park and is great not just for those participating in the ‘Swim with the Salties’, but also those wanting to watch on from the safer amphitheatre.

Inside the dunk tank, you’ll immerse yourself into a 180 degree clear underwater viewing platform with little more than snorkelling equipment and a few centimetres of glass between you and FNQs most notorious apex predator.

The entire experience lasts for around 45 minutes, with around 10 minutes being in the water.

You can choose to enjoy this experience either on your own or as a couple, but keep in mind that personal cameras will not be allowed in the tank with you.

Reach out to me if you’d like help arranging your Swim With The Salties.

WildNIGHT Nocturnal Tour Port Douglas

After the Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas closes up at the end of the day (4pm), the nocturnal animals are just getting geared up for a big night!

From 6pm, the Wildlife Habitat reopens for a whole different experience – it’s ‘WildNIGHT Nocturnal Tour’.

For two full hours, you’ll get exclusive access to the parklands by torchlight, guided by a Wildlife Habitat keeper.

Because of the nature of this tour and the fact that it’s in the evening, infants and children under 5 are not able to participate.

It’s worth keeping in mind that tour numbers and days of the week that the tour runs is subject to interest and availability – it needs a minimum of 4 people to run.

So, if this tour is one that you are certain you want to do while visiting Port Douglas or Cairns, I highly recommend trying to secure a spot in this tour as early as possible, then working out your other tours to fit around it.

If you’d like to help creating your holiday plan during your FNQ vacay, you can contact me by email at kate (at) pinthistrip.com. I help people create custom holiday plans that I they’ll love, giving them the best experience possible while visiting FNQ.

YOUR Wildlife Habitat (Private Tour)

For the ultimate up-close animal encounter, the ‘YOUR Wildlife Habitat’ private tour provides you with amazing opportunities for you to interact with a range of Australian Animals in the onsite Tropical Animal Rehabilitation Centre (TARC).

You can opt to make a donation to TARC during your visit to the park. These donations go to a great cause.

Get a glimpse into the workings of this incredible cause which provides highly needed veterinary treatments, including medication, food, transport and more for injured, displaced or orphaned animals.

This special tour of the park runs for two hours and includes general admission into the park (for 5 consecutive days), and requires two people for the tour to run.

You’ll also get a private reptile presentation, two 6×8″ souvenir photos (per person) and a premium dining experience along side resident Australian wildlife.

Because of the nature of this tour, the park requires a minimum of 24 hours notice to organize this.

You’re welcome to take your own happy snaps of holding and engaging with hand-raised wildlife, reptiles and more.

Junior Keepers

If you have children aged between 8 and 14 years old who have a special interest in animals, this is going to blow their minds!

This is a school holiday program with limited numbers, but it’s sure to inspire your little ones to follow their dreams!

Kids will become apprentice keepers for 4 exhilarating hours (11am-3pm). They’ll be given the opportunity to assist keepers in their day-to-day schedules.

The program is limited to just 8 children per day, and includes lunch and afternoon tea. Children are also welcome to bring along their camera to get some amazing snaps to remember the day by.

To book your child in for this unforgettable experience, contact the Wildlife Habitat on (07) 4099 3235 or email them direct at info (at) wildlifehabitat.com.au. The program costs $55 for one day (4 hours) and payment is required at the time of booking to secure the place.

Feature Creature Photos

Each day between 10am and 1pm, you’ll get the opportunity to have an up close and personal photo with one of the many wildlife creatures living at the Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas.

Each day will be a new opportunity to interact with a different animal. You can expect to find the Blue Tongue Lizards, Koalas, Cockatoos, Snakes, Crocodiles, birds and more!

Other Things You Need To Know

The park is big.

The park is 8 acres in size and can take a good 10 minutes or so to walk from the reception entry to the Croc Arena at the other end of the park (longer if you are traveling with young kids or if you take your time).

I also highly recommend keeping a copy of the map close by. Because of its size and many different pathways, it can be easy to lose track of where you are.

Much of the Wildlife Habitat is covered in shade cloth to protect the birds from escaping so on warmer days you’ll get a small level of relief – Even so, I would highly recommend bringing plenty of water, hat, sunnies and possibly an umbrella

If you need a short break from the heat, head to the Curlew Café where they have fans, or the giftshop is well air conditioned. Alternatively, the Savannah Habitat often has sprinklers running to help the kangaroos and birds cool off… you could always join them for a sprinkle down with cooler water.

No BYO Food/Drinks

Because of food and safety regulations, food must not be brought into the wildlife park. Water bottles are accepted, but if you wish to eat while at the park, you’ll need to purchase it from the onsite Curlew Cafe.

Wheelchair / Pram Accessibility

Wheelchair access is available to every area of the park with the exception of the upper deck of the Stork Tower, within the Wetlands Habitat.

If you’re travelling with a toddler who’s fine on their feet but not for long periods, I’d highly recommend packing the pram so you don’t end up carrying them for long distances.

4 Park Pass

You can purchase a 4 Park Pass which will gain you general admission into the Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome, Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (Kuranda), and Rainforestation Nature Park (Kuranda).

If purchasing this pass, you’ll still need to book entry with each park directly – the dates on the travel voucher will reflect the date of the purchase (not the date of entry). You have 12 months to use the entry for each park.

Overview of The Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas

Overall, my time at the Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat left me thoroughly impressed. The activities and exhibitions included with the general admission mean you can easily fill your day.

I love that the park allows you to return for four extra days after purchasing your admission – it really does give you bang for your buck!

The amount of work that would go into caring for the wide variety of animal species, and maintaining the parks themselves would not be an easy feat; but, it has been executed seamlessly and the staff truly should be applauded.

Despite hundreds of birds being within the main enclosure, I was surprised by the high standard of hygiene – the lack of bird poo on pathways and railings, and the lack of smell you’d expect to be associated with that many birds.

I’d highly recommend the Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat to anyone with a love for wildlife, photographers, or families young kids.

Planning on visiting? If so, let me know in the comments below and let me know how you plan on spending your time there.

As always, if you have any questions, or would like some help planning your FNQ vacay, be sure to contact me!

About the author

Kate Mannion

Hi, I'm Kate! Mum of 2, and Cairns local for the last 7 years. I love taking photos (although I still have a lot to learn) and taking the drone up to see this beautiful region from a different perspective. I hope to help you have a once-in-a-lifetime experience while visiting the region!

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