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Billabong Zoo

๐Ÿ“ Port Macquarie, NSW

โ˜…4.6(2,342 Google reviews)๐Ÿ’ฐ$0-$49๐Ÿ‘ถAll ages

Intimate 10-acre wildlife park in Port Macquarie with 200-plus animals across 80 species including koalas, cheetahs, lions, and snow leopards. Daily keeper talks, wallaby feeding, and a world-renowned koala breeding program.

โœ“ Keeper talksโœ“ Wallaby feedingโœ“ Cheetah encounterโœ“ Compact and easyโœ“ Knowledgeable staffโœ“ Koala breeding program

๐Ÿ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families wanting a manageable zoo experience where kids get close to animals across a wide species range without the fatigue of larger parks. The keeper talks for crocodiles, snow leopards, and cheetahs are genuinely educational and run daily. Families with toddlers benefit from the compact layout and short distances between enclosures.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กAsk at the ticket desk for the day's keeper talk schedule and plan your circuit around it
โฐBudget two to three hours to cover everything at a relaxed pace
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธThe wallaby feeding and crocodile talk are the most-recommended experiences by reviewers
๐Ÿš—Compact size means less walking fatigue for younger children

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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Lance McMahon

8 months ago

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โ€œWe enjoyed Billabong Zoo very much. Its not too big or over-commercial, having a good selection of animals to see and learn about (including roos and wallabies to feed/pet). Good informative feeding shows/talks. We watched the crocodile, snow leopard and cheetah feeding/talks. Loved the fact that all the animals were easy to see and seemed happy to be seen up close. Very engaging! The koalas for us were the star of the show, they have a very nice covered space where they can be seen very close up without fences or bars. We did the Koala encounter. It was super special, and we got to get in and up close to stroke and feed some of the koalas, including adorable little "Digger" the youngster! Great little cafe too. Definitely a 5 star outing for all.โ€

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Jonelle Winkler

9 months ago

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โ€œSmall zoo, but laid out well. Most of the enclosures were nice. Just wish the snow leopards had a more vertical space. The welcome center was nice. And the woman at the cafรฉ was great. I can't remember her name but she had dark hair and was more middle aged. She had just gotten back from vacation. The girl at the ticket desk was also really nice and helpful, explaining what keeper talks were coming up and where to find them.โ€

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Ben C

10 months ago

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โ€œWhat a great zoo. Super fun for kids, especially the feeding times. A great selection of animals on display. Feeding the wallabies and the crocodile show was a highlight. You can see the whole circuit in a couple of hours. Gift store and cafe were pretty good too. If you have kids, definitely check this place out.โ€

๐Ÿ“Š Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Wallabies

88 reviews

Snow leopard

51 reviews

Koalas

38 reviews

Meerkats

35 reviews

Feeding kangaroos

34 reviews

Overview

Billabong Zoo fits 200-plus animals across 80 species into a well-laid-out 10-acre footprint, making it easy to cover in a comfortable two to three hours. Wallaby feeding, crocodile talks, snow leopard and cheetah feeding experiences, and a dedicated koala encounter program are the headline activities. Free parking and pram-friendly paths are standard, and birthday parties run in the Pobblebonk Party Room.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

Monday09:00-17:00
Tuesday09:00-17:00
Wednesday09:00-17:00
Thursday09:00-17:00
Friday09:00-17:00
Saturday09:00-17:00
Sunday09:00-17:00
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