Darling Downs Zoo

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Date opened11 June 2005
LocationPilton, Queensland, Australia
Land area50 acres (20 ha)[1]
No. of animals500 (approx.)[2]
Darling Downs Zoo
27°53′32″S 152°01′12″E / 27.892277°S 152.020035°E / -27.892277; 152.020035
Date opened11 June 2005
LocationPilton, Queensland, Australia
Land area50 acres (20 ha)[1]
No. of animals500 (approx.)[2]
No. of species110+
MembershipsZoo and Aquarium Association[3]
Websitewww.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]

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.

On 6 July 2025, a woman was severely injured in the arm after being attacked by a lion at the zoo.[8]

Species

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

Africa
Americas
Asia
Australasia
Eurasia

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