What makes it 79% Solo-Friendly: A solo guest can roam the flat boardwalks freely, chat with keepers, and buy individual koala or python photos; only its small size and 2-hour limit curb the overall depth of experience.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Allows exploring enclosures, attending keeper talks, and a solo koala photo experience.
Self-guided wildlife walk:
Walk the raised boardwalk loop to see koalas, kangaroos, wombats and freshwater crocodiles.
Tip: Arrive at opening to catch animals active in cooler morning hours.
Marsupial feeding session:
Hand-feed eastern grey kangaroos, swamp wallabies and pademelons in an open setting.
Tip: Pick up feed at the entrance desk and kneel to be at eye level for photos.
Wildlife Keeper presentations:
Join the Nocturnal Wonders talk at 10:30 and Marsupial Presentation at 14:00.
Tip: Arrive 5 minutes early for front-row seating and closer views.
Koala Patting Photo:
Pat a koala gently and receive a framed souvenir print plus a digital copy.
Tip: Book your session at 11:00 or 12:00 when you enter to lock in your time.
Python Holding Photo:
Hold a large python for a portrait shot during scheduled sessions.
Tip: Wear short sleeves and arrive 10 minutes before your slot to get briefed.

Sarah Harston
Being able to pet a koala was a good experience here and also clean. The staff have you sanitize your hands before and after you pet them for their safety and yours, and they show your how to pet a koala.
Nick Darian
Good way to see some animals up close and personal. It's a small place so allocate 30 mins to explore unless you pay extra for photos with the koalas, then allocate an hour to wait in line.
Crys
A great animal park! It may be small, but there is a lot of see, and the opportunity to have a photo taken with a koala can’t be beat. The exhibits were all nice and provided a nice place for the animals. The kangaroo feeding area was a lot of fun as well. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and willing to take the time to answer questions.
Alecia G
To be so close to the animals, a great experience! The koalas were cute as 🥰 We got to hand feed kangaroo's! Saw crocodiles for the first time!! There was a cheeky little water dragon cruising around 😆 But it was a little sad to see the animals in small enclosures 🥺
Hannah Joyce
Absolutely phenomenal experience especially for the price. If birds and butterflies interest you, get the package but we just wanted to stick with some Australia basics and were pressed for time. Feeding kangaroos is included in the general admission. That being so low makes it easier to splurge on the koala patting pictures! Worth every penny. Being able to pat the koala was awesome. The staff an...
During wet season (Nov–Apr), plan a morning visit to avoid afternoon downpours and see animals before the heat. In dry season (May–Oct), full scheduled talks run daily.
Explore These Activities
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult admission | AUD 22 |
| Koala Patting Photo | AUD 28 |
| Python Holding Photo | AUD 26 |
| Friends in the Rainforest package | AUD 39 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 22 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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