Devils@Cradle
Things To Do Cradle Mountain, Kentish, Tasmania
The Devils @ Cradle Tasmanian devil sanctuary is a breeding and conservation facility for three of Tasmania’s unique threatened carnivorous marsupials; the Tasmanian devil, the Spotted-tailed Quoll, and Eastern Quoll.
The facility is located on the edge of the Cradle Mountain National Park World Heritage area and conducts in-situ conservation programs for the Tasmanian devil including an on-site breeding program for insurance of the species.
A visit to the sanctuary day or night will allow you to observe these extraordinary animals up close whilst one of our keepers will give you an understanding of their life cycle and the threats that confront them.
The sanctuary is open from 9:30 with ‘Day Keeper Tours’ being conducted at 10:30 and 15:00 daily, and a ‘Day Feeding Tour’ at 13:00. While in the evening visitors can observe the amazing night time antics of the animals being fed on an ‘After Dark Feeding Tour’. Behind the scenes tours such as the ‘Joey Encounter’ allow visitors to have up-close encounters with these animals.
Devils @ Cradle is committed to the conservation and protection of this now vulnerable species. The centre operates a successful captive breeding program, ensuring the ongoing survival of Tasmanian devils in healthy numbers in the wild.
Deals
$99
From $99
Embrace the winter chills in the Cradle Mountain wilderness with the famous Tasmanian devil. Get up-close with one of our younger residents, enjoy a tour around the sanctuary to meet our quolls and witness Tasmanian devils feed under the stars. Afterwards, gather around the fire with marshmallows to toast, tasty beverages and a platter of Tasmanian sweet treats. From $99 per adult and $75 per child.
Valid from: 1 Feb 2026 to 31 Jul 2026 Redeem from: 5 Mar 2026 to 31 Aug 2026
- After-dark wildlife encounters, fireside treats
- From $99 per adult, $75 children. Minimum two people. Bookings close 4.30pm day of tour. Tour cancelled if minimum numbers not reached by this time - solo travellers contact the sanctuary to check numbers before booking. Refunds for cancellations 24+ hours before. No refund for cancellations within 24 hours or no-show. Visit devilsatcradle.com/dessert-with-devil for full terms and booking.
$50
$50 - $75
Learn about the softer and much cuter side of the ferocious Tasmanian devil on a small group twilight tour to meet our younger animal residents. Watch these carnivorous marsupials play, hear about their development and see their personalities emerge in the alpine wilds of north-west Tasmania. End your evening around the fire, toasting marshmallows as darkness settles over Cradle Mountain. This alpine landscape is the ultimate backdrop for your winter wildlife experience.
Valid from: 1 Feb 2026 to 31 Jul 2026 Redeem from: 5 Mar 2026 to 31 Aug 2026
- Young devils and after-dark fireside treats
- From $75 per adult. Children $50. Minimum two people. Bookings close 4.30pm day of tour. Tour cancelled if minimum numbers not reached - solo travellers contact the sanctuary to check numbers before booking. Refunds for cancellations 24+ hours before. No refund for cancellations within 24 hours or no-show. Valid 1 May to 31 August 2026. Visit devilsatcradle.com for full terms and booking.
Facilities
Disabled Assistance
Disabled access availableMembership
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Australian Tourism Accreditation EcoStar Accreditation Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC Zoo Aquarium Association AustralasiaServices
From $20 to $75
One of our keepers will lead you through the sanctuary and provide you with thorough insight into the operation of a working sanctuary such as this one, and explain the importance of various conservation programs that we are involved in for these three unique and threatened animals. Operate daily at 10.30am and 3.00pm.
Children Catered For Disabled Access
Carpark Family Friendly Non-SmokingFrom $30 to $125
Join us at lunchtime for an informative guided walk around the sanctuary, including an immersive Tasmanian devil feeding session in one of our largest enclosures. Operates daily at 1pm
Children Catered For
Carpark Family FriendlyFrom $75 to $250
Join a small group of guests for a special behind the scenes visit to our animal nursery, including the opportunity to get up-close and personal with some of our youngest residents. Ticket also includes admission onto a Day Keeper Tour
Children Catered For Disabled Access
Carpark Family Friendly Non-SmokingFrom $30 to $125
The sanctuary comes alive in the evening! These species are more active at night, and using environmentally sensitove lighting we focus on the interactions and feeding habits of these unique carnivores.
Children Catered For Disabled Access
Carpark Family Friendly Non-SmokingFrom $99 to $350
A unique opportunity for a small group of people to enjoy an exclusive evening visit to the sanctuary accomompanied by welcome drinks and sweet treats. Guests will have close encounters with Tasmanian devils and quolls, visit behind the scenes areas with an experienced guide, all as the sun sets over the Tasmanian wilderness.
Children Catered For
Carpark Family Friendly Non-SmokingRates
Different prices apply for various tours and entry times. Prices are dependent on tour. Infants 3 and under are Free. Children are aged 4-15 inclusive.
Family rates do apply for families with 2 adults and 2 or more children.
Trading Times
Open 9.30am – 5.00pm Daily (except Christmas Day)