Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary

Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary for Australian wildlife in the South Bank Parklands, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, was established at the site of the huge bird aviary which was a major feature at Expo '88.

When South Bank Parklands were developed immediately following Expo '88, there were canals and bridges and launches.

At the same time, there were wildlife refuges called Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary, and the Butterfly House (later renamed as the Butterfly and Insect House).

In January, 1998, Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary was closed down and the animals relocated. In April, 1998, the Butterfly and Insect House was renamed as South Bank Wildlife Sanctuary, with the introduction of other wildlife.

In the latter half of 2005, the South Bank Wildlife Sanctuary was closed and dismantled and an office and retail store were built on the South Bank Wildlife Sanctuary's former location. Also gone from the South Bank Parklands are the canals, bridges and launches.

Photos of Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary

External links

* [http://www.mooneyfineart.com/artwork/GONDWANA_RAINFOREST_SANCTUARY.php Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary] - Paul Mooney Fine Arts Brisbane
* [http://www.guymerbailey.com.au/projects_frame.html?row1col2=Gondwana.html Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary] - Guymer Bailey - Architects
* [http://www.natureworks.com.au/natural/zoos/index.htm Nature Works - Zoos and Animals - including Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary]
* [http://www.ozbird.com/oz/OzCulture/expo88/aviary/default.htm Aviary at Expo '88 - later part of Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary]