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Wildlife HQ Zoo is located at the iconic Big Pineapple on the Sunshine Coast. The zoo is home to over 200 animal species from around the world including Primates, African Wild Dogs, Red Pandas, Binturong Meerkats & Queensland’s only Sun Bear. The zoo is also home to all your favourite Australian animals including Koalas, Quokka, Kangaroos, Quolls, Wombats, Crocodiles & heaps more! We are accredited by the Zoo & Aquarium Association (ZAA) & recognized for promoting positive animal welfare at the zoo. There is a cafe. You can even book an up close and personal Animal Encounter which allows you to go behind the scenes & feed the animals. There are over 15 animal encounters available which include Monkey and Meerkat feeding or you can even cuddle a koala. Don’t forget your camera so we can take plenty of photos for you! Our Ticket Office entrance which is located just down the service lane from the Big Pineapple.

There are several local parks and walking tracks around Palmwoods Township. Probably one of the most popular hangouts is Kolora Park also known by locals as the Palmwoods Duck Pond. There is a short walk around the pond which forms part of the historic Buderim Palmwoods Heritage Tramway Walk. In town, you will enjoy the Piccabeen Green a newly established space next to the Town Hall where you can sit and enjoy a coffee from one of the nearby cafes. Heading towards Montville there is Federation Park. Here there is a bunch of activities for all ages. Paynter Creek boards the park and is a great habitat for a variety of trees and animals. There are also BBQ facilities, a children’s play area, a dog park, a fitness circuit, and wide-open green spaces to kick around a ball. Scattered throughout the town there are many other pathways that can have you circuit the entire area of Palmwoods within an hour. There are many smaller parks some of which feature ponds, basketball half-court, and children’s play areas.

The TreeTop Challenge Adventure Park on the Sunshine Coast will get your adrenaline pumping. TreeTop Adventure Park takes you sky-high with 100 challenges and 12 zip lines sitting in the trees at more than 25m above the ground. Located at the adventure park has five courses ranging from beginners to double-black extreme. Great day out for kids, family, adults, and teams. Traversing through 8 acres of the most incredibly lush rainforest you’ll be pushed to your limit in a magical environment.

Eudlo Creek is a national park in the south of Palmwoods off of Eudlo Road. The vulnerable Tusked frog has been identified within the park.