Animal Encounter Tours

Entertainment Tours for Seniors

 

Welcome to Connect Coaches, your ultimate partner in connecting you with the best zoos and animal parks in the state.

Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast or simply looking to spend a fun day with family and friends, our comfortable 16-seat mini-coach is the perfect choice for day tours, providing a cozy and enjoyable journey for all passengers.

At Connect Coaches, we take you on an incredible adventure, visiting some of Sydney's greatest animal parks, including Taronga Zoo, Sydney Zoo, Featherdale Wildlife Park, Australian Reptile Park, Hunter Valley Zoo, Moggo Zoo, Canberra Zoo, and the famous Dubbo Zoo.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of diverse species and experience up-close encounters with some of nature's most fascinating creatures.

But our adventure doesn't end there. We also take you to lovely privately owned animal farms, where you can get up close and personal with adorable Alpacas, charming Miniature Donkeys, and other friendly farmyard friends. It's a perfect opportunity to connect with these gentle creatures and create cherished memories.

Join us at Connect Coaches, and let us connect you to a world filled with wonder, excitement, and unforgettable animal encounters.

Book your tour today and embark on a journey that will delight everyone, from young children to the young at heart.



Upcoming Animal Encounter Day Tour's

Click on the "Register" button to view the full details of any of our Animal Encounter tours listed below. 

Where Pigs Fly Farm Sanctuary - Friday 13th June 2025

Where Pigs Fly Farm Sanctuary provides care and shelter to farm animals rescued from cruelty, neglect and abandonment. They also promote the concept of compassion and provide a humane education programme to the community. Set on 100 acres in the beautiful lower Hunter Valley, visitors to the sanctuary can come face-to-face with the anim...

Category: Animal Encounters - Day Tours
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Date: Friday 13th June 2025
Venue: Laguna
Phone Enquiries: 02 43254053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au


Sydney Zoo Day Tour - Monday 23rd June 2025

Sydney Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals and located in the heart of Western Sydney. The zoo is accessible to all visitors with no hills or steps & has open planned habitats to experience some of the world's most incredible animals Connect Coaches is providing you with the opportunity to visit Sydney Zoo. Our p...

Category: Animal Encounters - Day Tours
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Date: Monday 23rd June 2025
 Repeating On specific dates
Venue: Bungarribee
Phone Enquiries: 43254053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au
Pick up Area Map: Please click here to view our pick up/drop off area map.
Terms & Conditions: Please Click Here


Cookabarra Barramundi Farm - Friday 18th July, 2025

  Cookabarra Restaurant is located within a working farm site that includes a world leading Barramundi fish farm and a hydroponic garden. This innovative barramundi farm has an international reputation for its sustainable farming practices. Enjoy a tour of the farm where you will see the fish as they move through their lifecycle. ...

Category: Animal Encounters - Day Tours
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Date: Friday 18th July 2025
Venue: Bobs Farm
Phone Enquiries: 0243254053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au


Dairy Road Alpacas - Wednesday 24th September 2025

Join us as we travel to The Oaks (20 minutes west of Camden) to visit the friendly alpacas at Dairy Road Alpacas. Owners, Lyn & Peter, lovingly care for these docile creatures & look forward to sharing their knowledge on alpacas: where they come from, when they entered Australia and all their characteristics. The talk will ...

Category: Animal Encounters - Day Tours
Start Time: 6:30 AM
Date: Wednesday 24th September 2025
Venue: The Oaks
Phone Enquiries: 0243254053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au


Banana Cabana Monkey Sanctuary - 16th October 2025

Embark on a captivating adventure with Connect Coaches on their Public Day tour to Banana Cabana Primate Sanctuary, departing from the Central Coast. The journey begins with a convenient home pick-up service within our advertised home pick up area, ensuring a stress-free start to the day. As you travel to Dural, where the sanctuary is locate...

Category: Animal Encounters - Day Tours
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Date: Thursday 16th October 2025
Venue: Dural
Phone Enquiries: 4325 4053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au
Home Pick Up service: 

Connect Coaches offers convenient home pick-up and drop-off services in many suburbs on the Central Coast.

Please click here to view our Pick up area Map

Price: $140
Tour Inclusions: 
  • Home pick-up and drop-off service (within our advertised pick up/drop off area)
  • Comfortable coach transportation
  • Morning tea (provided by the venue)
  • Entry fee into the sanctuary
  • Lunch (assorted sandwiches & a cool drink)
Itinerary: 

7:45am-8:45am: Home pick up service

9:00am: Depart Kariong

10:30am - 2:00pm: Morning tea upon arrival at Banana Cabana Sanctuary. This will be followed by a guided tour & quality time spent with these fascinating primates. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed before departing for the Central Coast.

3:00-3:30pm: Arrive back at Kariong & begin home drop off service

Bookings: Please complete an Expression of Interest Form. If we have a seat available, we'll book you in.


Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounter + Cookabarra Restaurant - 12/11/2025

We enjoyed it so much in February that we're going back for another close encounter of the shark & ray kind! Today, Connect Coaches will be visiting Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounter at Port Stephens to get up close & personal with these interesting creatures.
Experience the true nature of sharks & rays and get...

Category: Animal Encounters - Day Tours
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025
Venue: Anna Bay
Phone Enquiries: 43254053
Email Enquiries:  admin@connectcoaches.com.au


 

Introducing the sleek and spacious 2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter. With 14 comfortable reclining seats, air conditioning, tinted windows, a PA system, Bluetooth stereo, Apple Play, and trailer equipment, this versatile vehicle is perfect for everyone. Get ready to ride in style and luxury.

 

 

Introducing the 2019 Iveco Daily Mini Bus. It features 15 reclining leather seats with seatbelts, air conditioning, tinted windows, and a range of entertainment options including a DVD player, Bluetooth stereo, and PA system. Additionally, the bus offers luggage racks, ample storage space, and is equipped to tow a trailer. Perfect for all your transportation needs.

 

 

Introducing the 2017 Model Yutong Mini Coach. This mini coach is perfect for everyone, with its 16 leather seats that come with seatbelts and can recline. It is equipped with air conditioning, tinted windows, a PA system, DVD player, Bluetooth stereo, and Apple Play. Additionally, it has a storage area and is trailer equipped.

 


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