Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary Day Pass | Tasmania
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Highlights

  • Meet kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, and more at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, just 30 minutes north of Hobart's CBD.
  • Discover local wildlife that went extinct in other parts of Australia during your visit to the sanctuary.
  • Come face to face with unique animals like wombats, koalas, and echidnas under expert guidance.
  • Learn about Bonorong's conservation efforts and how you can contribute to protecting Tasmanian wildlife.
  • Experience up-close encounters with forester kangaroos who roam freely throughout the sanctuary.

Your Experience

Just 30 minutes north of Hobart's CBD, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is dedicated to caring for local animals with environmentally and community-minded caretakers. Book your next visit for the chance to meet kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, and more! Meet local wildlife that went extinct long ago in other parts of Australia.

Wildlife Encounters

Come face to face with Tasmanian devils, wombats, koalas, echidnas, and more! Learn about the conservation efforts the sanctuary is putting forth. Chance upon forester kangaroos who roam freely throughout the sanctuary.

Conservation Efforts

Visit Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, home to Tasmania's largest 24/7 Wildlife Rescue Service with a team of volunteers dedicated to helping protect endangered species. Rest assured that your entry fee goes toward helping Bonorong rescue animals, as the sanctuary is entirely funded by admissions.

Animal Stories

Bonorong is unique because its primary aim is to assist wildlife back to full health so they can be reintroduced to the wild. As such, in your time at Bonorong, you'll discover the story of each animal you encounter. Hosting animals that no longer exist in other parts of Australia, Bonorong contains an ever-changing cast of survivors.

Animals You May Meet

Here are some of the animals you may meet at the sanctuary: Forester kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, Sugar gliders, Eastern quolls, Sulphur-crested cockatoos, Yellow-tailed black cockatoos, Tawny frogmouths, Randall and Luigi the echidnas, Tasmanian bettongs...and much more!

Guided Tours

[Daily Tours] Public tours are available with all entry fees. With the guidance of the sanctuary's keepers, experience up-close encounters with wombats, Tasmanian devils, and koalas. Learn about the unique personalities of Tasmanian devils and watch them snack on a bite.

Participation

You'll also learn more about Bonorong's conservation efforts, and how you yourself can play a role in protecting Tasmanian wildlife. Tour times: 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm (45 mins per tour). In these instances, the keepers may substitute for another species such as the echidna.

Leisure Time

To enjoy the wildlife at your leisure, we recommend allowing an absolute minimum of one hour to wander around the sanctuary.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • General admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary for the day
  • Kangaroo food for kangaroo close encounters
  • 45 minute wildlife tour
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
  • Personal expenses
  • Transport from/to hotels
  • Food & beverages
  • Travel insurance

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options β€” confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Daily tours are walking tours. No other form of transport is provided
  • All participants must agree to follow instructions given by the keeper
  • All interactions are to be instigated by the animal
  • Participants will not be able to hold animals, but where appropriate will be able to pat them under supervision of the keeper
  • Parents or adult guardians must take responsibility for participating children at all times
  • Flash photography is permitted only under the direction of the keeper

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

Reviews

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