With over 100 Kangaroos roaming free, around the Park, we give you the opportunity to experience hand-feeding these amazing animals.
We also give you the chance to interact with Koalas, Wombats, and a variety of reptiles ranging from Snakes to Lizards and even a Giant Tortoise.
You can enjoy lunch in our fully licensed cafe or bring along a picnic to have on our outdoor table and chairs, surrounded by the Kangaroos.
And while at the Park, why not ask our friendly staff about our ‘Animal Encounters’, which is a photo of you and an animal, professionally taken as your souvenir to take home.
With the largest colony of koalas, and the only place in Victoria to hand-feed a tiger, our animal encounters are not to be missed!
For ALL encounters bookings must be made via phone (03) 5333 5933 on the day of your visit OR upon arrival at the Park.
Our encounters do book out, so we recommend calling early on the day. Encounters are weather dependent and subject to change.
$10 from every tiger encounter will go to the Big Cat Alliance tiger conservation program. We also plant one gum tree for every koala encounter purchased, through our ‘Branching Out for Koalas‘ program.
Animal encounter vouchers do not include a guaranteed booking. Please call on the morning of your visit to book a slot for your encounter, or book at the gift shop on arrival. Animal encounters are subject to availability and daily animal checks. Entry to the park is additional, and is not included in the price of an animal encounter.
10:00am to 5:00pm
Christmas Day
9:30am to 3:30pm
Christmas Day
We strive to provide visitors with the opportunity to encounter the natural world and to become involved in conservation action. We welcome the promotion of equal opportunity and access for people with disabilities.
In order to protect the health and wellbeing of the animals in our care, assistance animals are not permitted access into the Prk grounds. We also wish to ensure the safety of the assistance animals and all patrons. With free-roaming kangaroos, alpaca and emus as well as dingoes that are walked daily through the park, the Ballarat Wildlife Park is required to restrict the access of assistance animals (any animals not in our care) from entering the park.
A position statement from the Zoo Aquarium Association Australia is available on request.
Holding space for assistance animals is very limited and Subject to availability, We recommend guests with assistance animals make alternative housing solutions prior to visiting the Park.
Group bookings are available for groups of over 20 people. Please email us at [email protected] for pricing and conditions.
Our QR codes located around the park will provide information when you see the ferocious sounding Tasmanian Devils, feed Kangaroos, meet a Wombat and Koalas, see some of the most venomous Snakes of the world, giant Saltwater Crocodiles and much more!
Call an enquire about our amazing VIP tours.
Includes a number of very special up-close and personal encounters.
At least 24 hours notice for bookings is required, so call ahead of your visit.
Our café is a fully licenced venue, providing a selection of hot and cold meals, snacks, barista coffee and cold drinks.
From the café, you can enjoy lunch overlooking the Park with the animals wondering close by.
Christmas Day
9:30am to 3:30pm
Remember your visit to the Ballarat Wildlife Park by purchasing a souvenir from our extensive range of items, including t-shirts, postcards, toys, plush and much more.
You can also pick up some great Australian made products.
9:00am to 5:00pm
Christmas Day
