Unusual Animal Experiences

ANIMAL FEEDING ENCOUNTERS

Get up close to feed the marmosets, meerkats, tamarins, lemurs, sun bears, binturongs and other animals at Wildlife HQ Zoo on the Sunshine Coast. Pose for a pic with these friendly zoo residents while hand feeding them in a 15 minute encounter. Bookings required for some animal encounters www.whqzoo.com/animal-encounters/ A truly incredible experience, Sunreef offers the opportunity to swim with the majestic humpback whales off the coast of Mooloolaba each whale season (from early July). These trips also often encounter turtles, dolphins and other marine life, creating amazing lifelong memories for participants. Bookings essential. www.sunreef.com.au/whales/swim-with-whales/

SWIM WITH THE HUMPBACKS

WILDLIFE HOSPITAL TOUR

Get a glimpse behind the scenes of Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s wildlife hospital in this 60 minute tour. Learning about the care offered to each animal along the way, you might even witness a live surgery taking place (if available). You’ll also get to see the rehabilitation areas set up for echidnas, turtles, koalas and more. Bookings required. www.currumbinsanctuary.com.au/wildlife-hospital/ Wildlife-Hospital-Tour