Entertainment
"The relationship we build with our guests is the experience
they share with their friends"
Paul
Entertainment Director
Entertainment Department
Australia Zoo's entertainment department is growing all the time inline with the exciting developments currently underway and planned for the future.
With a team of 18 enthusiastic, multi-skilled individuals our job is to entertain and 'engage' our guests, while sharing Australia Zoo's fundamental message of 'Conservation through Exciting Education'.
Australia Zoo's Crocoseum is the heartbeat of entertainment with our Audio Visual team, Conservation Crew (costume characters), passionate presenters and animal keepers making up the swooping, slithering, jaw smacking action of 'Australia Zoo's Wildlife Warriors' show daily at 11am and 2pm... of course this team are only second to the real stars of the show, our gorgeous Asian Elephants, snakes, free flight birds and world famous crocodiles!
Our entertainers are also involved in numerous animal presentations, 'atmosphere' entertainment, and play a key role in producing monthly promotional days, local community and external events.
"We love what we do and hope you do too!"
Australia Zoo's Crocoseum
Our exciting new wildlife show for 2008 has been a huge success receiving raving reviews from our guests on a daily basis.
With more wildlife than you can poke a stick at, Australia Zoo's Wildlife Warriors show is ever evolving, as our animal stars find new ways to keep us entertained with their amazing natural behaviors.
Head to the Crocoseum rain or shine to be a part of all the excitement at 11am and 2pm daily.
Entertainment Director's tip:
If you plan on watching the first show (11am), head to the Crocoseum straight after the 10:30am elephant feed to enjoy our hilarious pre-show entertainment at 10:45am (and 1:45pm daily), and if you're after a coffee you can grab one on the way at the Feeding Frenzy Food Court. If you plan on watching the second show (2pm), it will finish at approx 2:40pm so head straight to Elephantasia for the 3pm elephant feed!
Pre-Show Entertainment
The entertainment starts early in the Crocoseum and we want you to be a part of it!
Whether you're having a dance with 'BISHKI', our cheeky gorilla, learning a little 'AUSSIE SLANG' or joining in all the laughs of 'ANIMAL IMPERSONATIONS' you're sure to have a ball and maybe even take home a CROCODILE HUNTER prize!
Animal Impersonations
This is your chance to become a STAR on our massive 40 square meter 'BIG SCREEN'. Become a part of the entertainment in the Crocoseum.
Photo Opportunity
We want to meet you!
Throughout your day you have the opportunity to meet Australia Zoo's Costume Characters - Get your smile ready three, two, one... CRIKEY! Check at Information for today's photo times.
Kids Games
Every afternoon at 3:30pm at Cameron Crocodile!
Calling all KIDS of all ages, come and join in the FUN and GAMES with our entertainers and you could be taking home some fantastic PRIZES! (Big kids welcome too)
Brekkie with the Characters
What better way than to start your day with Australia Zoo's Characters, the 'Conservation Crew'! Breakfast served from 8:30am - 10am in the Feeding Frenzy Foodcourt.
Every School Holidays.
Kids Zoo - 'Fun Farm Time Facts'
Our new show is one for the young and young at heart! Come and meet with some of our friendliest animals at Australia Zoo - talk about getting 'hands on'! Certain to be your little one's highlight! Show times are twice daily at 12pm and 3pm.
Who Are We
Hosts/Presenters
Entertainment is our name, entertainment is our game! We're here to compliment your day, share and teach you that YOU CAN make a difference.
Chantelle
Jeremy
Jess
Michael
Natasha
Adam
Sally
AV - Audio Visual
We're here to bring you closer to the action! With our world class facility, and state of the art sound and screen we strive to make you feel a part of the show!
Gabrielle
Kris
Samantha
Tom
AV Supervisor - Iain
Friends of the Characters
We look after Australia Zoo's Characters and make sure they're ready for all the cuddles and 'high fives' each day!
Donna
Kiersten
Scott
Lizz
Character Supervisor - Matt
Australia Zoo Characters
Conservation is the key, it's up to you and it's up to me. By coming to Australia Zoo you are contributing to the future of our wildlife and the environment we share it with. Thank you from Australia Zoo's Characters!
Khan - The Tiger
"Well hello! My name is Khan and I'm the coolest cat this side of the jungle. I'm great at high fives, dancing and showing off my muscles (and I enjoy the occasional cuddle!) My favourite movies are Rocky and Rocky II. I come from the forests of India, where sadly many of my tiger friends are being poached for their fur. We need to stop illegal poaching before there are no tigers left in the wild. You can help by not purchasing animal skin products or traditional medicines that contain animal parts. You can make a difference! When you're at Australia Zoo, be sure to visit the Tiger Temple and learn how you can help all my tiger mates in the wild. Wooo-Hoo! Oh, I mean... GRRAAAHHHHHHHH!"
KHAN'S MESSAGE
"The only things that should be poached are my brekkie eggs! Sunny side up please!"
Ploy - The Pink Elephant
"Hello, my name is Ploy and I'm the pinkest elephant in the world. Most people would say I'm Pretty in Pink! What do you think? My name comes from Thailand and means rare and beautiful jewel. I'm very lucky to be living at Australia Zoo because my three best friends live here too; Siam, Sabu and Bimbo, the gorgeous Asian elephants. You can see them playing at Elephantasia and feed them some yummy fruit or veggies. Wildlife poachers threaten all my elephant friends living in the wild and some are hunted for their tusks. Our environment is also being destroyed and soon we won't have anywhere to live! You can help by supporting Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors www.wildlifewarriors.org.au. They do a fantastic job raising money to help protect our habitat. If you see me playing around the Zoo come and give me and kiss and a cuddle or let me show you some of my awesome elephant dance moves - CHA CHA CHA!"
PLOY'S MESSAGE
"Habitat destruction is the single biggest threat to all wildlife! Become a 'Wildlife Warrior' today and help to protect our home."
BW - Crocodile
"G'day, my name's BW, I'm a saltwater or estuarine crocodile. I'm probably the most famous croc here at Australia Zoo! I come from far north Queensland, but don't you worry, I'm the friendliest and prettiest croc around. If you see me at the Zoo don't be shy, come and say hello. I love making new friends, having my picture taken and giving everyone lots of cuddles. If you're ever in crocodile territory make sure you stay away from the waters edge and set up camp a safe distance away from any rivers or billabongs. Some of my relatives aren't as nice as me and just like humans they'll do anything to protect their home. To see some of my mates in action, check out the amazing 'Australia Zoo's Wildlife Warriors' show in the Crocoseum - where CROCS RULE!"
BW'S MESSAGE
"There are three simple rules to keep you safe in Croc territory (have a look at the map):
1) Never enter the water
2) Never overhang the water
3) Always stay back from the water's edge."
Squirt - The Blue Whale
"Hi my name's "Squirt". I have recently decided to make Australia Zoo my new home. With all the animals, friendly staff and thousands of new friends to meet everyday, it's the perfect place for a whale like me to stay. Sometimes my sea dwelling friends get sick from eating garbage they mistake for food, which people have dropped in the ocean or our waterways. You can help keep all my friends happy and healthy by taking your litter home with you, or by putting it straight in the bin, after playing at the beach. It's also important to clean up after you've been fishing, because birds and animals sometimes get tangled up in old fishing lines and hooks. To see my whale friends in action, hop aboard Steve's Whale One where you'll 'Have a WHALE of a time!"
SQUIRT'S MESSAGE
"Remember to put your rubbish in the bin, because whatever goes down the drain will end up in the ocean - my home."
Jasper - Invisible Tiger
"Hey I'm right here... in front of you! Its ok, I know you can't see me, that's because I'm invisible! I haven't always been this way but sadly like many of my mates, I've been made extinct - this basically means you'll never see me again. Our home is in the jungle and when it started to disappear so did we. I'm fortunate enough to be able to use my invisibility to show you the sad reality happening to all wildlife... but you can make a difference, make sure you visit Tiger Temple to find out how."
JASPER'S MESSAGE
"Extinction - it really is plain to see!"
Bishki - Gorilla
Australia Zoo is excited to announce its expansion into Primates!
Meet BISHKI, the friendliest gorilla this side of the Congo! With the largest appetite on the planet, he's solely keeping the Queensland banana industry afloat. Oh and did we mention that he can dance rings around John Travolta! Look Out!
BISHKI'S MESSAGE
"A banana and a beat is all you need!"
Entertainment Operations Manager
Stewart
"Seamless Entertainment! I live behind the scenes and control the operation of all of the above."
Entertainment Director
Paul
"What our guests experience, sums up our achievements!
Thank you for being a part of it."
We'd love to hear from you! Please feel free to log your questions, suggestions and what you loved most about your Australia Zoo experience and we will get back to you!
Email our Entertainment Operations Manager - stewartl@australiazoo.com.au
