EARLY CLOSURE

The zoo will close early on Thursday, May 28, 2026, for a private event.

Close-up of a snow leopard staring directly at the camera, with green blurred foliage in the background.

AUSTRALASIA

Explore the biodiversity of Australasia

ABOUT THE ExHIBIT

Australasia encompasses the wide swath of Pacific Ocean area that includes Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the thousands of islands of the South Pacific. The animals that inhabit this area include pouched mammals such as wallabies and wallaroos, the raucous kookaburra and stately emus.

An emu with shaggy brown and gray feathers stands in tall grass, looking to the left. The background is green and blurred, highlighting the birds expressive face and neck.

Emu

A kookaburra with brown and white feathers is perched on a tree branch, surrounded by green leaves in the background.

Kookaburra

A snow leopard lies on a rock, resting its head on its front paws and gazing forward. Its thick, spotted fur and piercing eyes are prominent. Green leaves and red berries are visible in the background.

Snow Leopard

A kangaroo with gray-brown fur is hopping on green grass, with leafy branches and a blurred background behind it.

Wallaroo/Wallaby