Wildlife Encounters

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Here at the park, the operator offers a nice, comfortable walk around the facilities
With over 100 free-roaming kangaroos that you can hand-feed and more than 35 koalas, wombats, and emus
Ballarat Wildlife Park is a must-visit destination for nature lovers, young and old
You can even see Kai, the Sumatran/Siberian tiger, in the state-of-the-art tiger sanctuary
You can enjoy lunch in our fully licensed cafe with your loved ones

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Free for children aged 0-4
Children aged 0-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Children aged 16+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
A valid Australian seniors, student, or health care card must be presented for a concession ticket; if a valid card is not presented, the difference must be paid on the door
Food and drinks are permitted
Photography is welcome and encouraged
Animal encounters should be booked on arrival at the Park
All encounters subject to availability
For animal encounters, bookings are essential and need to be made at the entrance building prior to the scheduled time
The operator allows up to four people per photo, depending on the animal you choose
Hand-feeding kangaroos and emus with specific "roo food," which is available from the ticket office, is permitted, but no other food
Do not feed any other animals at the park, as they require special diets
Photos will be ready within 60 minutes of having the experience and can be collected from the staff in the gift shop
Valid ID / Student Card
This activity is stroller and wheelchair-accessible

FromR429.05Per Item

Available from 24th Jul 2025Search on Calendar

What's included in Ballarat Wildlife Park General Ticket

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

[Departure] 09:00, meet up at Ballarat Wildlife Park..Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
[Attraction/experience] Ballarat Wildlife Park, While at the park, why not ask the friendly staff about the ‘Animal Encounters’, which is a professionally taken photo of you and an animal that you can take home as a souvenir
[Return] 17:00, at Ballarat Wildlife Park,

Animal Presentations Schedule

Weekdays:

Weekends or holidays:

Animal Encounters Schedule and Pricing

11:00 - Tree Kangaroo: AUD 50 for 2 guests, age 12+
11:00 - Wombat: AUD 50 for 1-2 guests or AUD 80 for up to 4 guests
11:00 - Cassowary: AUD 50 for 1-2 guests, age 9+ or AUD 80 for up to 4 guests, age 9+
11.30 & 13:30 - Koala: AUD 50 for 1-2 guests or AUD 80 for up to 4 guests
12:00 - Giant Tortoise: AUD 50 for 1-2 guests or AUD 80 for up to 4 guests
12:15 - Meerkat: AUD 80 for 2 guests, age 9+
14:30 - Snake: AUD 50 for 1-2 guests or AUD 80 for up to 4 guests
Tiger Encounter: AUD 80 for 1 guest, age 15+
All animal encounters are subject to availability and may change at short notice
An extra copies of your photo are available for AUD 10