Darling Downs Zoo
27°53′32″S 152°01′12″E / 27.892277°S 152.020035°E / -27.892277; 152.020035
Date opened	2004
Location	Pilton, Queensland, Australia
Land area	50 acres (20 ha)[1]
No. of animals	500 (approx.)[2]
No. of species	110+
Memberships	Zoo and Aquarium Association[3]
Website	www.darlingdownszoo.com.au

Darling Downs Zoo is a zoo situated in Pilton, Queensland, Australia.^[3] The zoo is divided into four separate geographical areas featuring animals mostly from Africa, South America, South-East Asia and Australia.^[4]

History

The zoo was closed from 27 March to 9 June 2020 due to government restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia.^[5][6] As the zoo had large carnivores it had problems feeding them. It relied on bank loans and generous people to cover costs, and also set up a crowdfunding page to raise money.^[7][2] The zoo has since re-opened to the public.

Species

Species at the zoo from different regions (continent alphabetical below) include:

Africa

Americas

Asia

Australia

Eurasia

• Red deer

Photos

Red-handed tamarin

White-coated African lions

Serval

References

External links

• Official website
• Country Zoo. Landline, Woodward, Jenny (29 October 2016). Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 30 January 2021.