Tasmania Zoo

The Tasmania zoo in Launceston is purely a block of concrete with metal fences and wire to keep the animals inside their living spaces. There are hardly any trees in the zoo precinct where the animals are, most of the ground has been cemented, and most animals are in cages consisting of concrete and electrified metal fences or barb-wired fences. There are large animal enclosures with no animals, but there are no signs informing that the enclosure is empty (for example, the farm space by the dinosaur park). Regarding felines, you will be lucky if you see any, as most of them hide in their dens made of metal and concrete during the day. Inside these enclosures, there is mostly plastic and metal decoration and barely any vegetation to simulate a natural environment or create a more pleasant sight for visitors. For example, the area where the giraffes were has no trees, and the giraffes are fed by hanging branches from a wire hook inside a metal-roof shelter. Even the shed next to the giraffes was a huge metal construction. It is not very pleasant to see a zoo where everything has been built with such materials, as I felt I was visiting an industrial park. Finally, the zoo had hardly anyone working on site. The day I visited, there was only one young woman charging customers, attending both the coffee shop and kitchen, answering visitors' questions, looking after the shop, receiving and unpacking all the deliveries, and cleaning the coffee shop by the time I left the zoo. It was really sad to see such a level of precarity and exploitation. Finally, because most things cannot be done (for example, feeding animals) because of COVID restrictions, the ticket price should reflect that fact (being cheaper). In summary, I feel that this zoo is just an industrial park with animals in pre-made dens of modern materials, short of staff and overpriced.

Approximate cost: $32

Beautiful family attraction and close to town the animals so very well looked after very well presented place great for all ages

We enjoyed our visit. It reminds me more of a wildlife park than a zoo as it had a very limited range of animals. We enjoyed the feeding times were we got to see the animals up close with the ranger and find out interesting facts about the animals. Most of the animals were interactive with the people and would come up to the fences particularly the monkeys pulled faces! The cute little meerkats were the highlight. It is definetly not a large zoo and you can tell by the enclosures they aren't very well off but they do great conservation work. The gift shop left a lot to be desired. We went look for some unique gifts for the kids but only found generic toys we could buy anywhere. Was worth a visit but you wouldn't want to go over and over again.

Approximate cost: $25

I was beyond disappointed with the set up of this venue. Whilst I understand the importance of safety for the animals and young children I was disgusted to see that almost all the enclosures were fenced to the point a young child (aged 5) could not see in without an adult lifting them. The penguin enclosure had rancid water, and the staff were not very welcoming. We were charged for our infant son who was 18 months at the time simply because he looked older than 2. I will not be returning nor will i be recommending it to friends.

Absolutely loved it here. And won't hesitate to go back. So many cute and cuddly creatures and the not so cuddly but a great family day out. Well worth it!

Tasmania Zoo is situated in 900 acres of private native bushland and is home to the largest collection of native and exotic animals in Tasmania. They have over 80 species of birds, Tasmanian devils, penguins, crocodiles, wombats, echidna's, kangaroos, quolls, reptiles, monkeys and much more. The kids & I had a fantastic time here, we took a packed lunch & spent the whole day wandering around looking at the animals & feeding them. It was nice & relaxing sitting to eat a picnic lunch amongst the bushland & native animals. we had a competition to see who could find the most animals & turned it into a learning trip.

Approximate cost: $25 adults & $12.50 children

we had a great day out at the tasmania zoo at ecclestone road the children went wild when they saw all the animals they were so excited we had trouble getting them to eat lunch,we had to promise to visit the following week

had the most fantastic day out at the tasmanian zoo. there is so much to do and see. the children loved feeding the animals, but the tassie devil feeding time was the best. the food is great and enjoyed myself throughly

Great Zoo, lots of animals to see, you can even feed some of the animals, the staff often do tours around the zoo in a little bus, loads of fun, even have a place to order good meals off the menu, food a little expensive but what can you say it's good food!

Lots of animals, everyone can feed the tigers, touch the wombats and also the Devils, See them at feed time. Good family place and lots to do, the kids will love it so much you will find it hard to get them to leave.

I took my daughter here a few years back and was really disappointed. You could not interact with the animals like you can in another zoo in Tasmania. We walked the whole zoo in less than an hour. For how much we paid we expected a little more than we seen.
The animal we seen the most of was kangaroos. The reptile enclosure was closed. The staff were friendly. From what i remember they had a small gift shop inside and wasn't badly priced for their items.

Approximate cost: $25 adult

Tasmania zoo may not be anywhere as big as a mainland zoo, but I still love it. They have a decent range of animals, birds, monkeys, reptiles, and the natives like emus, wallabies, and Tasmanian devils. If you go on there expecting it to be like mainland zoos, you will be disappointed, but if you take it for what it is, a small rural zoo, you should still enjoy it and the animals like I do.

Went to this zoo with a family friend while i was pregnant just to see the tasmanian devils and the guy at the reception said they have about 50 of them but when we went in,we couldn't even find a single..very dissappointing

Our whole experience at Tasmania Zoo was very underwhelming. I have no doubt that the staff and management at the zoo do the best they can with what they have, however they obviously have very little. There is not that much to see here (we completed our visit in a little over an hour) and the enclosures could definately do with some improving. If I was the Tasmanian government I would be putting some money into such a valuable place!
The work that these guys do is incredible, in particular their work with their isolated population of Tasmanian Devils and the staff are probably their most valuable asset - knowleadgable and friendly.
If you are used to mainland zoos then make sure you visit Tasmania Zoo with an open mind and don't expect too much. It is great for what it is (basically a slightly expanded former bird refuge) but nothing like other zoos in Australia. There are obvious signs of improvements already being made and hopefully this zoo can continue to grow and evolve.