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Daintree Mangroves Wildlife Sanctuary

PO Box 339 | MOSSMAN, Daintree Village, Queensland 4873, Australia
(07) 4098 7272
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Winnipeg, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012
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I don't know how they get away with calling this place a sanctuary. This is a ZOO. The Daintree Wildlife "Sanctuary" was a stop on a tour around Cape Trib and Daintree that I went on. I am so disappointed that I supported this zoo. I will do further research in the future before booking a tour. Anyone who cares... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2011

Great location, friendly hosts, amazing animals and brilliant accommodation. Perfect holiday base to see the surrounding area. Will be back for sure More

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Atlanta
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2006
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This was an excellent park and one of the highlights of our visit to North Queensland. Great interaction with the animals, an excellent variety, and obvious attention and care for the animals. We spent a lot of time talking to Trish, who was both very friendly and knowledgable. This park is definitely worth a couple of hours during your visit.... More

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Cairns, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2006
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Couldn't agree with the above poster more. I live in Far North Queensland and have been to all the wildlife parks, this one surpasses them all. One of Australia's best collection of native parrots and finches; crocodiles, sugar gliders, emus, kangaroos, cassowaries, quolls, bettongs, dingos and more. Here you can have breakfast, lunch and dinner with the birds at the... More

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North Carolina
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2005
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The highlight of our trip to Australia was a visit to the Daintree Mangroves Wildlife Sanctuary. The animals were all very accessable and the staff was very helpful. My daughter got to feed the Cassowary and a joey. The grounds are lovely and it is obvious the owners care very much for their animals. It was a rare treat. Can't... More

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