Platypus
Behind the Scenes
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of our Platypus House? Join one of our experienced guides for a 30-minute look at one of Australia's most wonderfully bizarre animals. Discover how we care for our resident platypuses and help prepare and feed their next meal.
See Booking Options
What You'll Get Up To
Go behind the scenes with one of our experienced guides and discover what goes into caring for our resident platypuses. With just six guests per session, it's a chance to see a side of Lone Pine most visitors don't get to experience.
Head Behind the Scenes
Step beyond the public viewing area and discover a side of our Platypus House that most visitors never get to see! Your guide will take you behind the scenes for a closer look at where our resident platypuses are cared for.
Learn How We Care for Them
Ever wondered what it takes to care for a platypus? Hear from our knowledgeable team as they share fascinating insights into these unusual animals, their unique needs and what goes into their daily care.
Help Prepare and Feed
Help prepare a tasty meal for our resident platypuses, then watch them tuck in! Join us for breakfast on weekend mornings or an afternoon snack any day of the week.
Choose Your Platypus Experience
Both options include a 30-minute guided experience behind the scenes of our Platypus House. Choose the experience on its own, or make a day of it with sanctuary admission, an exclusive platypus plush, a keepsake cup and a café drink included.
Morning sessions: Saturday and Sunday at 9:15am
Afternoon sessions: Daily at 2:30pm
Platypus Experience Bundle
Sanctuary entry includedMake a day of it! Go behind the scenes with our resident platypuses, discover how they're cared for and help prepare and feed their next meal. Your bundle also includes sanctuary admission, an exclusive platypus plush, a keepsake cup and a café drink of your choice.
- General admission to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
- 30-minute guided experience in our off-display Platypus House
- Learn about platypus care and help prepare and feed our resident platypuses
- Exclusive platypus plush, only available with this bundle
- Platypus keepsake cup with a café drink of your choice
Join our platypuses for breakfast!Weekend morning sessions run Saturday and Sunday at 9:15am. Afternoon sessions also run daily at 2:30pm.
Platypus Behind the Scenes
Sanctuary entry booked separatelyAlready have your sanctuary admission or a Yearly Pass? Book the 30-minute Platypus Behind the Scenes experience on its own.
- 30-minute guided experience in our off-display Platypus House
- Learn about the daily care and unique needs of our resident platypuses
- Help prepare and feed the platypuses
Need sanctuary entry too?The Platypus Experience Bundle includes your day pass, plus an exclusive plush, keepsake cup and café drink.
Before You Book
A few things to know before your platypus experience.
- Sessions
- Morning: 9:15 – 9:45am, Saturdays and Sundays. Afternoon: 2:30 – 3:00pm, every day.
- Ages
- Designed for participants aged 3 and over. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult participant and supervised at all times.
- Group size
- Limited to 6 guests per session. Private bookings for larger groups can be arranged by emailing [email protected].
- Sanctuary entry
- Included with the Platypus Experience Bundle. If you book Platypus Behind the Scenes on its own, entry is booked separately.
- Bundle extras
- Your exclusive platypus plush and keepsake cup will be provided by our Education team. Show your ticket at the café to redeem your café drink on the day of your visit.
- Touching the platypus
- Due to their natural venom production, platypuses can't be touched or held by guests.
- Public holidays
- A 10% surcharge applies on Queensland public holidays. Tours don't run on ANZAC Day or Christmas Day due to reduced hours.
- Bookings
- Bookings are essential and subject to availability. Please read our full terms and conditions before booking.
