Visiting Cairns?

There is a tropical Zoo in Cairns and a wildlife Sanctuary in Port Douglas. You can go on Organised trips which give you lots of information. Why don't you take a couple of organised trips to Port Douglas, The Great Barrier Reef ,The Sky rail . then hire a car for a couple of days and drive South to Mission Beach . Personally I would rather be driving South with my flask to stop on the road for breaks and have a few diversions. The Road is good. If you haven't organised all your accomodation have a night or 2 at mission Beach There are other wild life parks I believe there is a good one at Innisfail.You are going to be there in the wet cyclonic season . It will be hot and sticky if it's not raining so be prepared. Take mozzie replelent.