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David Fleay Wildlife Park

Female ranger holding Wally the platypus.
A Park Ranger is holding a python across both his arms and is showing it to the audience.
Spinifex Mouse sitting on a heap of sand in an arid setting.
Small child patting shingelback lizard held by ranger at David Fleay Wildlife Park.
Tree Kangaroo with thick fur, dark face and paws is sitting on a branch
Bridled nailtail wallaby
Female ranger holding Wally the platypus.
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A Park Ranger is holding a python across both his arms and is showing it to the audience.
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Spinifex Mouse sitting on a heap of sand in an arid setting.
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Small child patting shingelback lizard held by ranger at David Fleay Wildlife Park.
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Tree Kangaroo with thick fur, dark face and paws is sitting on a branch
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Bridled nailtail wallaby
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David Fleay Wildlife Park

Loman Lane
Burleigh Heads, Queensland 4220

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Summary

David Fleay Wildlife Park, a Best of Queensland Experience, nestled in the heart of Burleigh Heads on Queensland's Gold Coast, is a wildlife park with a difference!

Stroll through natural habitats and visit the nocturnal house to see some of Australia's most iconic wildlife! You'll meet crocodiles, koalas, emus, brolgas, dingoes, dunnarts, bilbies and kangaroos, along with the resident platypus, Wally. Explore the park on your own or catch up with the dedicated Park Rangers to learn more about how they care for Queensland's unique wildlife.

The park plays an important role in demonstrating the conservation initiatives of David Fleay, who established the property in 1951. Fleay became the first to breed platypus in captivity and was ahead of his time in insisting that birds and other animals should be kept in conditions similar to their natural environment. The naturalistic enclosures you see today reflect that now widely held philosophy.

The park is suitable for wheelchairs, prams and people with difficulty walking.

You can also explore the nearby Tallebudgera Creek mangrove boardwalk and learn about the area's Indigenous culture and the role of mangrove communities.

Facilities

  • Barbeque
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Conference/Function Facilities
  • Enquiry Desk
  • Family Friendly
  • Food and Refreshments
  • Non Smoking
  • Picnic Area
  • Shop / Gift Shop

Accessibility

  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Location

David Fleay Wildlife Park

Loman Lane
Burleigh Heads, Queensland 4220

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Destination Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region. 
 
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland. 

Learn more about the Kombumerri families