Australia Zoo

The Australia Zoo, previously known as the Beerwah Reptile and Fauna Park and the Queensland Reptile and Fauna Park, is a zoo located in Beerwah, a suburb of the Sunshine Coast region in Queensland, Australia. Encompassing over 750 acres of bushland, 110 (45 ha) of which are open to the public, the zoo hosts over 1,200 animals. It was opened on 3 June 1970 by Bob and Lyn Irwin, and is a regional member of the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA).

Australia Zoo began as a two-acre wildlife park with native animals such as lace monitors, tiger snakes, freshwater crocodiles, magpie geese and kangaroos. Steve Irwin, the founders' son, took over the park management in 1991 and handled operations with his wife, Terri Irwin. Their wildlife documentary television program The Crocodile Hunter (1996–2004) established Australia Zoo as a popular tourist attraction, welcoming approximately 700,000 annual visitors. The Irwins used the money raised from filming the series and its additional merchandise to fund international conservation efforts through their non-profit organization Wildlife Warriors, as well as expand the zoo and build new exhibits.

After Steve was killed by a stingray injury on 4 September 2006, Terri was named the sole owner and chairwoman of Australia Zoo. The Irwin family continues to operate the zoo; their daughter Bindi serves as its chief executive officer, while their son Robert is a part of the management team.