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Urimbirra Wildlife Park

πŸ“ Victor Harbor, SA

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β˜…4.6(1,913 Google reviews)πŸ’°$8-$16πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Open-range wildlife park near Victor Harbor with 400-plus Australian animals. Hand-feed kangaroos and emus, pat koalas at scheduled sessions, and handle snakes - all included in entry. Free BBQ facilities on-site.

βœ“ Hands-on wildlifeβœ“ Koala patting includedβœ“ Kangaroo feedingβœ“ Open-range layoutβœ“ Bring own foodβœ“ Great for toddlers

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with young children who want genuine hands-on wildlife contact rather than a behind-the-fence zoo experience. The koala patting and kangaroo feeding are reliably the highlights; both are included in entry with no add-on fees.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Purchase kangaroo feed bags on arrival and supervise young children closely - animals can grab the bag or reach for arms
⏰Time your visit around the scheduled koala sessions for the best patting access
🎟️Bring your own snacks and lunch - on-site food options are very sparse
πŸš—The park is largely self-guided with few staff visible on the grounds

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Madhav Nayak

9 months ago

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β€œHad such a fantastic time here. It’s a very immersive, open-range park where you can get right up close to the wildlife. The 11 am/2 pm koala sessions are worth the trip alone! It was a bit crowded during my visit, but it didn’t take away from the experience. For students: I’d suggest checking for online concession rates to save time at the gate. Pro tip: Don’t skip the $1 feed bags the kangaroos are very friendly!”

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Isabella

10 months ago

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β€œAmazing wildlife park. The staff were incredibly helpful and kind. Every single team member we came across seemed to love their job and appeared happy to be there. My son loved feeding the kangaroos and the free animal interactions are so great. Other wildlife reserves in Adelaide charge an extra fee to have koala experiences but here you can pat them for free and that was so special.”

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Hannah Alexander

11 months ago

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β€œWe loved visiting this place! The kangaroos were absolutely adorable, and we really enjoyed spending time with them. We just hope they’re getting enough food from the keepers, as they did seem quite hungry even in the early afternoon.”

πŸ“Š Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

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Kangaroos

375 reviews

Koalas

275 reviews

Feeding kangaroos

130 reviews

Koala petting

77 reviews

Snake handling

20 reviews

Overview

Urimbirra Wildlife Park covers open ground with over 400 animals including kangaroos, koalas, emus, dingoes, wombats, and crocodiles. Kangaroo and emu feeding is self-guided using purchased feed bags. Koala patting runs at scheduled sessions - no extra charge. Snake handling experiences are available. Free BBQ facilities and a gift shop cafe are on-site. The park is self-guided with sparse staff on the grounds.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00-16:00
Tuesday10:00-16:00
Wednesday10:00-16:00
Thursday10:00-16:00
Friday10:00-16:00
Saturday10:00-16:00
Sunday10:00-16:00

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