Zoos

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary Tickets

Kangaroo at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Tasmania, with visitors in the background.

Only a short drive from Hobart, the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary allows you to get behind-the-scenes glimpses of and close encounters with Tasmania’s wildlife.

Highlights

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is home to animals that are now extinct everywhere but in Tasmania.
Say hello to friendly, free-ranging kangaroos and hand-feed them with a bag of kangaroo feed.
Meet rare animals such as the Tasmanian devil, the Eastern quoll, and the shy Tasmanian bettong.
Take advantage of full 45-min wildlife tours that take place every day.
Catch Tassie devils eating snacks, and discover their quirky personalities.
Learn also about some of the threats they face and the efforts to help protect them.
There's also a chance you'll meet the wombat and koala, and pat them.

Inclusions

Admission to the Sanctuary for the day
Kangaroo food
Access to the daily tours

Exclusions

Transport to and from the Sanctuary

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

4.3

750 ratings

5/5

469

4/5

192

3/5

2/5

1/5

Jonas

5/5

Feb, 2024

My wife and I really loved visiting Tasmania and this wildlife sanctuary! First off, the people/staff were really nice and welcoming and set great expectations about everything the admission price includes. We also didn’t realize how many kangaroos the property has or how much interaction we’d have with them, but we were blown away! To us, it was way better than the Taronga Zoo in Sydney. In addition to all that, they are the only wildlife sanctuary in Hobart and saved over 17,000 wild animals last year! (Apparently, animals getting hit by cars happens often in Tasmania.) They offer free daily tours where you get to walk around with a knowledgeable staff member and learn about Tassie Devils (of course), wombats (which are really adorable), echidnas (which look like cute little porcupines) and other local animals. They offer a little snack area for lunch as well. What a cool, important place! Will definitely come back if we ever return to Hobart! If you love learning about animals and seeing kangaroos, wombats and devils up close, go there! By the way, for anyone contemplating how to get there without booking a tour or private shuttle, we took an Uber from the Cambridge/airport area for around $58 AUD each way and that included up to 4 passengers. We did have a little trouble getting an Uber from the Sanctuary, but we just walked from there to the nearby town of Brighton (which is about a 20-30-minute walk) and we where able to order an Uber from there back to Cambridge.

Sharon

4/5

Sep, 2024

Show all reviews

Your Experience

When you visit Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, you are actually entering Tasmania’s largest 24/7 Wildlife Rescue Service. From koalas and kangaroos to Tasmanian devils, wombats, and quolls, this is a haven for recovering and orphaned animals of all shapes and sizes. The experience is bound to melt your heart as you get to have face-to-face, fun, and educational encounters with native Aussie wildlife. Needless to say, it is a big hit with the kids!

Many animals, including large mobs of free-ranging kangaroos, as well as species that are now going extinct in parts of Australia other than Tasmania, call the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary their home. Apart from exploring the sanctuary on your own, make use of the daily guided tours. There are four to choose from (10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM), each running for 45 minutes. The friendly keepers will offer you tons of fun information and stories about the animals.

Know before you go

Accessibility

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.

Additional information

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.

My tickets

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.

Get Directions to the Ticket Redemption Point

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.