Open 9.30am - 5.30pm daily

Daily keeper talks

Penguin feeding at 10.00am

Join our keepers for our morning little penguin feeding.

Hear about this adorable local species, where they are found on Kangaroo Island and what you can do to help

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Koala talks at 11.00am, 2.00pm and 4.00pm

Get up close and enter our main koala enclosure with one of our knowledgeable keepers during our interactive koala talks.

Learn fun facts about koalas, meet our resident group and hear about their history on Kangaroo Island. If they are down low you may also have the opportunity to pat them.

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Snake talk at 1.00pm

Have you ever been curious about snakes? At our daily snake talk you can meet one of our friendly snakes, learn about their importance in the ecosystem and get up close with some of Australia’s lesser talked about animals.

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Dingo talk at 3.30pm

Dingoes are Australia’s only native canine. Come along to our keeper talk and hear about their importance to the ecosystem, their arrival to Australia and see them fed their dinner.

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Daily encounters

Koala holding at 10.45am, 1.30pm & 3.45pm

Is it your dream to hold a koala? To tick it off your bucket list? Our koalas are cuddly, affectionate and can’t wait to meet you.

Cost $45pp

Restrictions: Children over 140cm + able to hold 6-10kg

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Marmoset encounter at 11.45am & 3.00pm

If you are looking for some fun, head into the enclosure with our cheeky marmosets for exactly that!

Cost $90pp

Restrictions: 5+ / 5-8 require paying adult

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Serval encounter at 12.00pm & 4.15pm

Our beautiful African cats are playful, friendly and always looking for a snack. Head into their enclosure and meet them up close.

Cost: $90pp

Restrictions: 10+ / 10-15 require paying adult

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Meerkat encounter at 12.00pm & 4.15pm

Our playful meerkats are curious and fun. Head into their enclosure with their snacks for an up close meet and greet.

Cost: $90pp

Restrictions: 8+ / 8-12 require paying adult

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Dingo puppy play time ~ Coming in August ~

We have three beautiful new dingo puppies arriving in August that cant wait to meet everyone!

Keep an eye on our socials for their arrival!

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Quokka encounter at 3.30pm

Quokkas are cute little balls of fun and an absolute favourite with everyone. Come snap a selfie with a smiling quokka during your visit.

Cost: $50pp

Restrictions: 8+ / 8-12 require paying adult

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Kangaroo & Wallaby feeding available all day!

Feed bags $3.00

Available at the front entrance.

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Private Tours Available daily

A private tour is the perfect way to experience the park, enjoy up close encounters and visit your favourite animals with your own experienced keeper.

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Snake holding at 1.15pm

Our resident snakes are available for holding after our snake talk. Its a great way to get closer with Australia’s most misunderstood creatures.

Cost $20pp

Restrictions: 4+ (may need parent assistance)

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The Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park is home to some of Australia’s well-known native animals as well as some exotic favourites. View and feed our kangaroos and wallabies; join in at our educational, interactive displays and get up close with our unique animals such as koalas, penguins, echidnas, dingoes, reptiles, wombats, quokkas and much more.

There are light snacks, coffee and icecream available but if your looking for lunch, head over the road to the Welcome Stranger Cafe & Bar for great food, great company and a relaxed, enjoyable break.

So much to see and do at the park

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