Animal Encounters @ Ipswich Nature Centre

Meet your local zoo keeper! Learn first hand what happens in the day of our rangers and enjoy close and personal encounters with the animals at the Ipswich Nature Centre in this special school holiday guided walking tour.

School Holiday sessions available for bookings:

Wednesday 15 April 2026 : 9am and 11.30am sessions available
Be quick, these tours book out and are strictly limited in number

This experience is supported by Active and Healthy and tickets are only $5 per person, or $10 per family (2A,2C up to the age of 17 years).

Learn about the important work the Centre continues to do to support the Bilbies; discover what goes into caring for local wildlife; meet lovable barnyard animals; meet the keepers doing their rounds; and get to know all the local residents of the Ipswich Nature Centre by name.

All tours will meet at the entry gates to Ipswich Nature Centre, 15 minutes prior to start of session times.  Group limits apply per session.

Please bring a water bottle, hat and wear comfortable walking shoes.

When: This tour option is available on specified dates when the Ipswich Nature Centre is open to the public. Generally closed Mondays. Open school holidays.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Where: Meet your tour guide onsite at the entrance gates of Ipswich Nature Centre in Queens Park, Ipswich. Do not go inside, your guide will be outside at the entrance.

Single Ticket prices (Further group discount applies):
-$5 per person
– $10 Family (2 Adults / 2 Children), (1 Adult / 3 Children) children 17 years and under.

Access: Wheelchair accessible with assistance required in some areas of the trail.

Cancellation Notice: Minimum 72 hours cancellation notice is required. Guest may transfer their ticket to another person if unable to attend.

Who:
– Family: 2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children.
– Child is classified up to 17 years old.
– Infant: This tour does not cater for infants, however, infants may attend free of charge when accompanied by an adult or carer.
– Observer: Companion card holders are welcome with free entry for carers.  Limited availability per session.  Please contact the IVIC directly to book on (07) 3281 0555.

School groups and social groups are welcome to request the Animal Encounters tour, please contact the Ipswich Visitor Information Centre directly for school rates and available dates.