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Hobart Zoo & Aquarium – Cruise Visitor Information
Welcome to HZAA – Hobart’s Evolving World-Class Zoo & Aquarium
HZAA is transforming into a premier destination for wildlife lovers and families. With a strong focus on conservation, sustainability, animal enrichment, and interactive family FUN, we are constantly growing—with new animals, exhibits, landscaped gardens, and play areas being added!
🎟️General Admission
Includes access to the Zoo, Aquarium, Indoor Playground, and 5 Outdoor Playgrounds
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $37.00 |
| Child (3–15) | $21.00 |
| Concession | $33.00 |
Animal Feed Token $3.00(Optional add-on)
Capacity: Up to 500 guests at a time
🐨Guided Experience – 45-Minute Wildlife Tour
This 45-minute guided experience offers cruise guests the opportunity to engage with Australia’s native wildlife in a structured, educational setting.
Highlights include:
Enjoy close encounters with Tasmanian Devils, Koalas, Wombats, White Wallabies, and Kangaroos, plus access to an interactive budgerigar aviary with supervised bird feeding. Gain expert insights from our keepers on animal behaviour, conservation, and enrichment. This small-group guided tour (max 20 people) also includes full General Admission to the Zoo, Aquarium, indoor playground, and five outdoor playgrounds, one $3 Animal Feed Token, and supervised opportunities for close-up observation and photography.
Group Capacity:
Up to 250 guests per session, divided into smaller groups for a personalised experience
Pricing:
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $50.00 |
| Child (3–15 years) | $29.00 |
| Concession | $41.00 |
This experience is suitable for guests of all ages and is available daily. Group bookings through cruise shore excursion coordinators are welcome.
🦁 Premium Experience – Exclusive Wildlife Encounters
Our Premium Experience is a small-group, in-depth program designed for cruise guests seeking a more immersive visit. This package includes all general admission benefits, a 45-minute guided Australian Animal Tour, and a series of exclusive animal encounters.
Inclusions & Group Size:
This experience includes full General Admission to the Zoo, Aquarium, indoor playground, and five outdoor playgrounds, one $3 Animal Feed Token, a 45-minute guided Australian Wildlife tour, plus exclusive lion feeding, meerkat, and primate encounters. Guests also receive expert commentary from senior keepers on animal behaviour, care, and conservation, along with supervised close-range photo opportunities with selected animals.
Groups are limited to a maximum of 12 participants per session, require at least 4 guests to operate, and are exclusive to shore excursion (Shorex) tour operators.
Pricing:
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $320.00 |
| Child (3–15 years) | $270.00 |
| Concession | $290.00 |
This premium package is not available for general sale and must be booked through your cruise line’s Shorex team.
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