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Ballarat Wildlife Park
Things To Do Ballarat, Ballarat, Victoria
Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks
Winner of Victoria’s Best Attraction at the 2023 Victorian Tourism Awards and silver in Major Attractions 2024.
Ballarat Wildlife Park is set amongst the beautiful gum trees on the outskirts of Ballarat, just four kilometres from Sovereign Hill.
Founded by Greg Parker in February 1985 through a passion for the conservation of wildlife and the environment. The Parker family have long realised the value of allowing people and animals to come together in a relaxing, friendly and educational environment.
Visitors can hand feed the friendly free-roaming kangaroos and see koalas, wombats, ‘Crunch’ the five-metre Super Croc, and Kai and Akasha the Sumatran/Siberian tigers in the state-of-the-art tiger sanctuary.
Animal and conservation presentations will further immerse you into the animal world, with the incredible keepers.
Around the park, you will see Southern cassowaries, giant tortoises, dingoes and emus. Visit the reptile house and find snakes, frogs and lizards.
A colony of Little Penguins call the park home, the world’s smallest penguin species. Marvel at the cheeky meerkats as they dig and explore.
Spend time one-on-one with an animal with an Animal Encounter. Pat a koala, meet a giant tortoise, feed a tree kangaroo, have a snake wrapped over your shoulders or even feed a tiger. Encounters include a professional photo as a memento of the experience.
Facilities
Cafe
Carpark
Coach Parking
Family Friendly
Food and Refreshments
Kiosk
Lawn / Gardens
Non Smoking
Parents Room
Picnic Area
Public Toilet
Shop / Gift Shop
Activities
WalksDisabled Assistance
Disabled access availableMembership
Australian Tourism Export Council Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation Victoria Tourism Industry Council Visitor Information CentreAccreditation
Australian Tourism Accreditation Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATICRates
From AU$21.00
Adults $42.00,
Concession $31.00,
Family Passes $110.00 (two adults and up to four children)
