About the Zoo
Wildlife HQ is home to over 50 animal species from around the globe, offering an unforgettable wildlife experience for the whole family. Set within lush tropical gardens and naturalistic rainforest habitats, Wildlife HQ invites you to immerse yourself in a world of wildlife. Whether you’re after a unique animal encounter, a fun day out with the kids, or an engaging educational program, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Join us in our mission to protect endangered species and support global conservation efforts — all while discovering the wonders of the animal kingdom right here on the Sunshine Coast. Plan your adventure today and experience the wild like never before!
Wildlife HQ My Way
Plan your visit
Keeper Talks
Meet the Keepers and learn something new about your favourite animals!
10:45am Spider Monkey Keeper Talk
11:45am Sun Bear Keeper Talk
12:45pm Hamadryas Baboon Keeper Talk
Zoo Café
Cafe Under Redevelopment
Cold drinks and ice creams available.
For tea, coffee, and hot food, please visit the newly refurbished Big Pineapple Cafe located at our zoo entrance.
Our Story: From Alma Park Zoo to Wildlife HQ
Alma ZooWhen Alma Park Zoo closed its doors in March 2014 to make way for a residential development, a passionate team of dedicated zookeepers stepped up to ensure the future of its animal residents. Determined to keep the beloved animal family together, they established Wildlife HQ at the iconic Big Pineapple site in Woombye, providing a safe and permanent new home for over 200 animals. Since then, Wildlife HQ has grown significantly and is now home to one of the most diverse collections of species in Queensland — a vibrant wildlife sanctuary where conservation, education, and unforgettable animal encounters come together.
Zoo Keeper for a Day
Wildlife HQ Zoo offer a unique VIP experience for $449 per adult and $349 per child. The package includes an average of 6 up close and personal experiences and can be tailored to your interests – native or exotic animals. You will have a personalised tour of the animals you choose for your package, along with a keeper who can tell you all about the animals you are meeting. You are more than welcome to bring your own camera and our staff will help capture the experience.
Email info@whqzoo.com to find out more information.
For the animals with complex and multifaceted social relationships, maintaining their social bonds by staying together rather than being dispersed to other Zoo’s was the best solution for their continued health and well being. This solution also provided Keepers with the opportunity to continue to develop the bonds they had established with animals they have worked with for a number of years.
The Big Pineapple
Catch the iconic Big Pineapple Train – Start your adventure by boarding the famous Big Pineapple Train, departing every 30 minutes. Ride the scenic route and arrive at Wildlife HQ Zoo ready to explore and enjoy all the exciting experiences we have to offer!
Learn more about the exciting Big Pineapple Redevelopment here!
Conservation
In July 2021 the team at Wildlife HQ were thrilled to achieve accreditation under the ZAA Accreditation Program.
The position of ZAA is that all zoos and aquariums have a responsibility to ensure a high standard of animal welfare for all animals in their care. Conservation, education, research and recreational goals of zoological organisations must be underpinned by positive animal welfare.
The Accreditation Program is an industry-specific approach to assessing animal welfare states for zoos and aquariums.
