Ipswich Nature Centre

If you are looking for an affordable day out and your kids love animals, you will want to add Ipswich Nature Centre to your Summer bucket list. Located within Queens Park at Ipswich, this animal sanctuary has been welcoming families for over 80 years! 40 different species of animals call the Ipswich Nature Centre home; from native favourites to farm animals.

Animals you will meet

• Reptiles • Birds • Dingoes • Bilbies • Wombats • Emus • Quolls • Wallabies • Cows • Goats

Accessibility

Ipswich Nature Centre is wheelchair accessible, and the enclosures are viewable from various heights. There are double doors to some of the animal exhibits that can make entering a little challenging, however, once inside, all the spaces have ramps. Accessible toilets are located just outside the entrance to Ipswich Nature Centre.

Cost

Entry is free, but a gold coin donation is appreciated.

Location

Ipswich Nature Centre is located at Queens Park, Goleby Avenue, Ipswich.

Opening Hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30am - 4:00pm School Holidays - Open 7 days, 9:30am - 4:00pm Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.

Other things to do nearby

• Let the kids enjoy Queens Park playground • Stroll through Nerima Gardens • Visit Workshops Rail Museum • See what’s on at Ipswich Art Gallery