Ipswich Nature Centre - Queens Park

Ipswich Nature Centre features a range of Australian wildlife, lush landscaped gardens and exhibits that have been recreated to represent local bushland and flora communities.

The Centre is open six days a week and is located within Queens Park, Milford Street Ipswich.  Admission is free, however a donation of a gold coin would be appreciated.  All donations will be used for the care of the animals and future improvements to the Nature Centre.

Schools and other large groups are requested to pre-book their visit at least one month in advance by contacting Council on 3810 6666.

Please enjoy your visit to the Ipswich Nature Centre.  To assist us in maintaining the grounds and the caring for the birds and animals please observe the following during your visit:

• Please do not feed the animals
• Please do not picnic (no food or drink) within the Nature Centre
• Please do not smoke within the Nature Centre
• Please do not enter any of the animal enclosures
• Please stay on the paths provided
• Wheelchair access friendly
• Children to be accompanied by an adult at all times
• No pets are allowed (Guide Dogs / Assistance Dogs are permitted, provided they are wearing the appropriately signed ‘Assistance Vest’)

Watch the guided video tour here

Opening Times

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• No food is allowed to be taken into the Nature Centre

Ipswich Nature Centre upgrade

During 2026 there will be construction works to improve the facility and experience for visitors, animals and staff. 

*Construction timeframes are weather-dependent. 

March - December 2026

The current staff-only back-of-house facilities will be demolished. New facilities will be constructed to improve animal care, biosecurity and staff area. A small part of the trail loop near the current staff-only area will be closed.

April - June 2026

The northern half of the boardwalk will be demolished. A new boardwalk will be installed to meet modern standards. Some animal enclosures will also have refurbishments during the closure. The northern half of the centre will be closed and access to the southern half of the centre will be via a side gate on Goleby Avenue. 

Boardwalk works are being scheduled to begin following the April (Easter) school holidays and aim to be completed before the June-July (Winter) school holidays to reduce impacts on visitors.

Download the Upgrade factsheet(PDF, 301KB)

Location

Goleby Avenue, Ipswich 4305  View Map

-27.6187565,152.7678372

Goleby Avenue , Ipswich 4305

Goleby Avenue , Ipswich 4305

Ipswich Nature Centre - Queens Park