Ballarat Wildlife Park Tickets
Ballarat Wildlife Park, located in Victoria, Australia, is a charming sanctuary for wildlife enthusiasts. Explore natural habitats and get up close to native Australian animals, including kangaroos, koalas, and reptiles, while learning about their conservation efforts.
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About Ballarat Wildlife Park
Strike a pose and get the perfect picture with animals like giant tortoises, snakes, koalas, wombats, and more at the Ballarat Wildlife Park. Pack a picnic basket and dine out in the open as you see hundreds of kangaroos just going about their lives. A unique experience to share with your loved ones, for sure!
Ballarat is a family-owned and operated wildlife park! It is headed by the Parker family and their team of staff, who help care for the animals and keep things running smoothly. They are always looking for volunteers to help out in the park, so if that interests you, check out their website to apply.
Patrick was the oldest bare-nosed wombat in captivity, known to man. He arrived at Ballarat in 1987 as an orphan and celebrated his 31st birthday on August 28, 2016.
The Ballarat Wildlife Park has fundraising programs to help build better habitats for animals like the Tasmanian devil, koalas, and the critically endangered tiger. You can support their efforts by donating money to plant trees, sponsoring a koala, or participating in any of their other fundraising activities.
A decent chunk of the animals you will see at Ballarat Wildlife Park are free-roaming and are not confined to a particular section of the park. Don't worry, though; all the carnivores have their own sections where you can safely visit them.
Why visit Ballarat Wildlife Park?
Meet free-range animals
Kangaroos, koalas, and wombats are some of the animals you will find freely roaming the wildlife park. Get to meet and interact with these animals during your visit, for a truly unforgettable wildlife experience.
Winner of Best Attraction 2023
Ballarat Wildlife Park won the Best Attraction award at the Victorian Tourism Awards in 2023. This goes to show how good the overall experience of visiting the park has been for past guests and what you can expect on your visit.
Gaze into the 'eyes of the tigers'
Akasha and Kai are the two Siberian tigers that call Ballarat their home. They are a fan favorite, so don't miss out on the thoughtfully made Tiger Sanctuary while you're there.
Highlights
Animal encounters
Get to interact and take pictures with animals like kangaroos, koalas, giant tortoises, and snakes. These encounters require a separate ticket, which you can get from the gift shop at the park.
Animal presentations
Attend daily presentations by the park keepers to better understand the behaviors, quirks, and habitats of meerkats, penguins, tigers, Tasmanian devils, and various reptiles.
Tiger sanctuary
This carefully curated habit is made to resemble the natural habitat of these critically endangered species. Kai and Akasha are the two Siberian tigers that currently call the wildlife park their home.
Plan your visit
Animals presentation schedule:
- Meerkat presentation: 12pm
- Penguin presentation: 12:30pm
- Dingo presentation: 1:30pm
- Reptile presentation: 2pm
- Tiger presentation: 2:30pm
- Tasmanian devil presentation: 3:30pm
On weekends and public holidays, there is a crocodile presentation at 3pm.
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