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Bonorong Wildlife Park

A Tasmanian attraction and wildlife encounter, Australia

© Philippa Rowlands

Mar 7, 2007
Travel to Tasmania, the island state of Australia, should include a wildlife encounter at the Bonorong Wildlife Park only a short drive from Hobart.

Bonorong Wildlife Park (sometimes called the Bonorong Wildlife Centre) is only 20 minutes from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, is a delightful way to encounter the fascinating Tasmanian animals including kangaroos, the Tasmanian devil, quolls, koalas and echidnas.

The park allows visitors to feed the gentle Forester Kangaroos with complimentary food and the dedicated and enthusiastic staff are always ready to answer questions and make your visit both pleasurable and educational. It is easy to spend more than half a day enjoying the wildlife and the surrounds. The koala encounter is a special treat with the keeper allowing visitors to get up close to these furry and popular animals.

The atmosphere is relaxed, the surrounds beautiful and the animals well cared for. If this is your first time in Australia or if you have lived here all your life the Bonorong Wildlife Park near Hobart on the island state of Tasmania will provide special memories of your trip to this unique part of Australia.

The Cafe

The Bush Shed Café offers a delicious light lunch on the verandah, or perhaps you would like to taste some special Australian items on the menu. Try damper with jam and cream, native jams or try a hearty cup of billy tea.

The Shop

Bush Gift Shop.

The shop provides visitors to buy unusual, fun and creative wildlife items and Australiana souvenirs

General Information

Address: Briggs Road, Brighton, Tasmania, 7030

Open Hours: Every Day except Christmas day 8.30am to 5.00pm

Admission: Adults AUD$11.00; children AUD$6.00.

Telephone: (03) 6268-1184


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