Gondwana Rainforest Sanctuary was established for Australian wildlife in the South Bank Parklands, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, following World Expo 88.
Established at the site of the huge bird aviary (which had been a major feature at World Expo 88), the sanctuary featured many species of Australian birds, marsupials and reptiles. The marsupials included Koalas, Wallabies, Brushtail possums and Ringtail possums. Featured reptiles included Australian lizards and snakes.
At the same time as the wildlife sanctuary, there was a Butterfly House (later renamed as the Butterfly and Insect House), as well as canals and bridges and launches.
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.
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