Rainforestation History

1974 – Locals Charles and Pip Woodward purchase the property as an orange orchard, named Mountain Groves.

1976 – The park is officially opened as a tourist attraction, with amphibious Army Duck tours and the Colonial Restaurant.

1988 – Boomerang throwing commences, introducing aspects of Aboriginal culture to the Rainforestation experience.

1993 – The Pamagirri Aboriginal Experience launches with the introduction of the Pamagirri Aboriginal Dance Troupe and Dreamtime Walk.

1996 – Rainforestation celebrates its 20th Birthday with the opening of the new Koala & Wildlife Park - the 5 metre crocodile Jack is flown in from Darwin on a Qantas jet!

2001 – Tropical Fruit Orchard opens.

2003 – A new Koala Experience opens, enhancing the opportunity for visitors to have their photo taken cuddling a koala.