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Child feeding a kangaroo at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Highlights

  • Located in Tasmania, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is home to animals that are extinct elsewhere.
  • Experience free-ranging kangaroos up close by hand-feeding them with a bag of kangaroo feed.
  • Meet rare creatures like the Tasmanian devil, Eastern quoll, and shy Tasmanian bettong during your visit.
  • Enjoy full 45-min wildlife tours available daily at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Witness Tassie devils enjoying snacks while discovering their unique personalities.
  • Learn about threats these animals face and conservation efforts to protect them.
  • You may also have the opportunity to meet and pet wombats and koalas.

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Child feeding a kangaroo at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.
Kangaroo standing in open field at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Tasmania.
Pathway through trees at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Tasmania.

Upon visiting Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary in Hobart, Tasmania, you step into Australia's largest wildlife rescue service operating 24/7. Home to a variety of native species such as koalas, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, wombats, and quolls, this sanctuary provides care for injured or orphaned animals. The experience is both heartwarming and educational, offering close encounters with these unique creatures.

The sanctuary houses many rare Australian species that are facing extinction in other parts of the country but thrive here. Visitors can explore independently or join one of four daily guided tours at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM, each lasting approximately 45 minutes. Friendly keepers lead these tours, sharing fascinating stories and insights about the animals.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary for the entire day
  • Kangaroo food included in your visit
  • Access to the sanctuary's daily tours
  • Transportation to and from the Sanctuary is not included.

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

Must Know

  • Prams and strollers cannot be taken into enclosures but are welcome on the pathways.
  • Participants in wheelchairs will not be able to access the inside of enclosures.
  • The sanctuary has a couple of steps that will require assistance from a companion. A wheelchair-friendly restroom is available.
  • Guide dogs are not allowed inside the sanctuary.
  • Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by a paying adult/guardian.
  • These are walking tours, no other form of transport is provided. Make sure to wear flat, enclosed, comfortable shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.
  • Ponchos are more practical than umbrellas and are usually available for purchase if required.
  • Bring spare batteries for your camera.
  • Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is a smoke-free zone. Smoking is not permitted in the sanctuary.
  • Guests wishing to take photographs during the encounter are not required to pay an additional fee. Please be aware that you might be photographed during experiences here, for media and marketing purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform the guide/staff.
  • Flash photography is not permitted under the direction of the keeper.
  • Any animal interactions are at the discretion of the staff and must be instigated by the animal.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the attraction.

  • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

Ticket Redemption Point

  • Redeem your ticket at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Address: 593 Briggs Rd, Brighton TAS 7030, Australia.

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Getting There

  • Public transport to and from the Sanctuary is currently not readily available.

  • If you have a GPS, you can enter "593 Briggs Road, Brighton, Tasmania, 7030" to generate accurate directions from your current location.

  • Taxis to and from the Sanctuary are readily available and often appreciate the large fare.

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date selected during checkout.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

You'll encounter koalas, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, wombats, quolls, and even species that are now extinct elsewhere in Australia. The sanctuary is home to many native Australian wildlife.

Yes, the experience includes fun and educational encounters with animals like friendly, free-ranging kangaroos which you can hand-feed using a bag of special feed. It's especially popular among children.

The sanctuary offers full 45-minute wildlife tours every day where visitors can explore and learn about various animals.

Wheelchair access to enclosures is not available, but there are wheelchair-friendly restrooms. The site includes a few steps that might require assistance from someone accompanying you.

Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied by an adult who is paying for admission to enter the sanctuary.

Guide dogs are not permitted within the sanctuary premises, so visitors will need alternative arrangements if they rely on a service animal.

Yes, you'll have an opportunity to hand-feed friendly kangaroos using specially provided bags of kangaroo feed as part of your visit.

Visitors can meet rare animals like the Tasmanian devil and Eastern quoll, catch a glimpse of Tassie devils enjoying snacks, and discover their quirky personalities through daily tours.

Yes, transport to and from the sanctuary is not included in your admission ticket. Visitors will have to make separate arrangements for travel.

Key highlights include interacting with animals that are now extinct elsewhere in Australia, hand-feeding kangaroos, and engaging tours where you can see unique Tasmanian wildlife up close.

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