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Rockhampton Zoo

by cafank

Rockhampton Zoo, established in 1869, is situated in the Botanic Gardens next to the Murray Lagoon but it can be visited by itself. The Zoo is home to over fifty species of native and exotic animals.

There are Red & Eastern Grey Kangaroos, Common Wallaroos and Agile Wallabies roaming freely in grassy paddocks. Other native mammals include Common Wombats and Dingoes.

The aviaries have many colorful birds including King Parrots, Major Mitchell Cockatoo, Musk Lorikeets, Rainbow Lorikeets, Red-tailed Black Cockatoos. The main dome aviary is a free flight walkthrough enclosure with raised pathway.

The Zoo has Australia’s most deadly along with several species of non venomous snakes, Lace Monitors and the Perentie, Australia’s largest lizard.

There is an elevated walkway through the Koala exhibit, so you get closer to these adorable animals. Koalas don’t do much during the day, so don’t expect to see much action, but if you are there at feeding time at 3:30pm you will see them come down from their resting places in the trees to feed on some fresh eucalyptus leaves.

Rockhampton Zoo does not have a large exotic animal collection, although it does feature a number of monkeys and apes. The two chimpanzee brothers are a popular attraction and amuse visitors with their intelligent and playful nature. These two chimps were brought to Rockhampton back in 1986 when the zoo they were born in closed.

There are plans to upgrade the enclosures themed on ecosystems rather than individual animal species and this will enhance the zoo - it is not the best arrangement of displays I have seen.

Guided tours depart from the Botanic Gardens Kiosk at 10am and 2pm from Monday to Friday, with the afternoon finishing in time for the 3pm feeding sessions.

The Zoo is open every day 8am and 5pm and admission is free.

BEEF CAPITAL OF AUSTRALIA

by balhannah

"Rockhampton or "Rocky""

Located on the Fitzroy River, Rockhampton, with a population of 60,000 people is a great place to visit. Founded in 1855, the name "Rockhampton" was inspired by the rocks in the river.

"The City & surrounds"

There are quite a few Heritage listed buildings in the city. The Cirterion Hotel is said to be haunted. A small room to the right of the main entrance is where it is said a female ghost has been seen.

Its other claim to fame is that during World War 2, General Douglas Macarthur and other high ranking Officers stayed here.

Travel 633ks on the Bruce Highway from Brisbane to Rockhampton. Beaches are about 40ks away at Yepoon. Rockhampton can be reached by car, Tilt Train or Air from Brisbane.

"TROPIC OF CAPRICORN"

The Tropic of Capricorn passes through the city and is marked by a monument.

I have only listed the things that we have done in Rockhampton, there is so much more to see and do here.
visit this website for more information. www.rockhamptoninfo.com