With over 100 free-roaming kangaroos (you can hand-feed), more than 35 koalas, plus wombats, emus, and an exhibit of the world’s smallest penguins, the family-owned Ballarat Wildlife Park is a must-visit destination for nature lovers young and old. You can even see Kai and Akasha, the Sumatran/Siberian tigers – in the state-of-the-art tiger sanctuary. On weekends and school holidays visitors can marvel at one of the biggest crocodiles in Australia, ‘CRUNCH’ the Super-Croc, as he feeds!
You can enjoy lunch in our fully licensed cafe or bring along a picnic to have on our outdoor table and chairs, surrounded by the Kangaroos.
While at the Park, why not ask our friendly staff about our ‘Animal Encounters’, which is a photo of you and an animal, professionally taken as your souvenir to take home.
The Ballarat Wildlife Park is a privately owned attraction run by The Parker family and their team. A single day entry pass includes daily animal presentations as well as access to the park’s souvenir shop and café.
The Ballarat Wildlife Park is just 4 minutes from Sovereign Hill!
Ballarat Wildlife Park is the 2023 Gold Winner of the Victorian Tourism Awards, Best Attraction and Finalist in 2024 for Best Major Attraction!
This honour underscores the park’s commitment to delivering exceptional wildlife experiences and promoting tourism in the region.
The Victorian Tourism Awards, organised by the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC), celebrate excellence in the state’s tourism industry, recognising businesses and organisations that consistently deliver outstanding tourism experiences.
From free roaming Kangaroos, Koalas, Wombats, Tasmanian Devils, Eagles, Giant Tortoises, Crocodiles and Alligators to a large display of Lizards and both venomous and non-venomous Snakes.
All paths are concrete or gravel. There is some uneven ground. One of the main kangaroo areas is grass/dirt. The top of the Park at entrance is flat with paths on a gentle slope; however, other areas of the Park are on an incline. All paths are accessible by wheelchair, but some visitors could find some surfaces and slopes difficult to manage.
The ground can be slippery when wet.