A small, zoo-licenced family attraction near Newcastle West with 48+ species, packed daily keeper talks, indoor and outdoor play, and a café — all powered by a genuine love for its rescue animals.
A full schedule runs throughout the day: meerkat feeds at 11:20am and 2:15pm, parrot chatterings at 12:15pm, small animal petting at 12:40pm, ferret racing at 1:15pm, reptile & bug encounters at 3pm, and owl screechings at 3:45pm. All included with general admission.
From meerkats, marmosets and Burmese pythons to emus, snowy owls and Japanese raccoon dogs (tanuki), the zoo houses around 48 species across mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates. Many are rescues from the exotic pet trade.
The domestic animal section where pygmy goats, donkeys, rabbits and guinea pigs love a head scratch if they wander over. The most hands-on area — great for younger visitors who want to get close to friendly farm animals.
Two indoor play areas — Jungle Heights and Tiny Tots — plus an outdoor playground and Farmer Luke's Tractor School keep kids busy beyond the animals. Perfect for burning off energy between keeper talks.
Sheltered indoor spaces housing leopard geckos, green iguanas, ferrets, degus and more. The reptile house hosts the 3pm Reptile and Bug Encounters session, with light interaction available for those who want to get hands-on.
A private, bookable encounter that gets you closer to the meerkat mob. Ideal for a special occasion or a more in-depth animal experience beyond general admission. Details and booking via the website.
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