David Fleay Wildlife Park in Burleigh Heads

David Fleay Wildlife Park is located in Burleigh Heads

Address: 244 West Burleigh Road, Burleigh Heads

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The David Fleay Wildlife Park is historically significant in demonstrating the evolution of nature based tourism on the Gold Coast. It has a long association with the life and work of world renown naturalist, Dr David Fleay, who established the park in the early 1950s as a captive breeding and display centre for Australian animals. The park has strong links with tourists and locals, and the scientific community. The park provides rare and significant examples of fauna reserve structures and enclosures in a natural setting with significant views over the surrounding area.

Queensland Heritage Register: YES
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