Draft:The Zoo (Brisbane, Australia)

The Zoo is a music venue in Brisbane, Australia that first opened its doors in 1992. The venue was started by photographers Curran and C Smith, who ran it together for 12 years, after which Smith stepped back to concentrate on her family. Curran continued to run the venue until 2016, and then in 2020 Shane Chidgzey took over the venue. In May 2024, it was announced that the venue would be permanently closing in July.

Notable performances
Acts who have played at the venue include:


 * The Pixies
 * The Black Keys
 * Paul Kelly
 * Lorde
 * Nick Cave and The Dirty Three
 * Ben Harper
 * Powderfinger
 * Silverchair
 * Violent Soho
 * Mogwai