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Gorge Wildlife Park

πŸ“ Cudlee Creek, SA

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β˜…4.7(3,896 Google reviews)πŸ’°$15-$26

One of Australia largest privately owned wildlife parks with native and exotic animals across 15 acres. Kangaroos roam freely for hand-feeding, koala cuddle sessions run daily (book ahead), plus birds, reptiles, and a kiosk on site.

βœ“ Hand-feed kangaroosβœ“ Koala cuddlesβœ“ Native wildlifeβœ“ Well-laid-out pathsβœ“ Reptile houseβœ“ Kiosk on site

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families who want genuine hands-on wildlife contact rather than a viewing-only zoo. Kids under ten are especially captivated by the free-roaming kangaroos. The compact layout means no one gets exhausted, and the koala cuddle is a standout memory - book it in advance or you will miss out.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Book koala cuddle sessions online before visiting - they sell out on busy days
⏰Buy animal feed at the entrance to maximise kangaroo, wallaby, and duck interactions
🎟️Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes for the gravel paths
πŸš—Arrive earlier in the day when animals are most active

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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joy george

8 months ago

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β€œSituated in 15 acre area and owned by Mcklenie family this park isone of the largest privetly owned park in Australia. Well managed this park have a great co of birds and reptiles.. Birds and animales can closely watched Australian boo book owl, pelican white ibis, black swan blue pea fowl, blue and gold macaw, Borloge, Canadian goose Nicobar pigeon Dingo Ostrich, various frogs adder, turtile etc etc Spac parking avilable wheel chair ace. Good washroom s A restorent showcase items etc Glad to be here again”

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Levi Stock

11 months ago

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β€œI really enjoyed visiting Gorge Wildlife Park. The staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the whole visit feel relaxed and fun. It was great being able to hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, and the chance to hold a koala was a memorable highlight. The park felt manageable and not overwhelming... you can see a nice variety of animals without needing a whole day. Overall it’s a lovely wildlife park, especially if you want a close-up, hands-on experience with Aussie animals.”

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Marie Slade

8 months ago

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β€œI was very surprised at the variety of creatures we saw at this zoo. The setup is great. I loved the areas where we could be up close to the kangaroos, the picnic spots, and a great kiosk which serves takeaway food and all kinds of souvenirs.”

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Koalas

617 reviews

Kangaroos

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Koala holding

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Variety of animals

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Koala encounter

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Overview

Gorge Wildlife Park packs an impressive variety into 15 acres - freely roaming kangaroos, wallabies, ducks, ibis, pelicans, black swans, peacocks, an Australian boobook owl, and a well-curated reptile section. Koala cuddle sessions are ticketed and sell out, so book before arriving. Paths are clearly laid out with shaded rest spots throughout. A kiosk serves takeaway food and stocks souvenirs, making a two-to-three-hour visit entirely self-contained.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday09:00-16:30
Tuesday09:00-16:30
Wednesday09:00-16:30
Thursday09:00-16:30
Friday09:00-16:30
Saturday09:00-16:30
Sunday09:00-16:30

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