NaturePhoto Wikimedia CommonsCleland Wildlife Park
South Australia · Australia
Optional visit to Cleland Wildlife Park where you will see Koalas and Kangaroos, then finish off with a morning tea
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Cleland Wildlife Park
Welcome to Cleland Wildlife Park, a jewel in the crown of the Adelaide Hills. As we begin our exploration, I want you to meet the founder of this vision, Sir John Burton Cleland, a man whose life from 1879 to 1971 was dedicated…
Listen in the app2The Tasmanian Devil — A Not-So-Scary Neighbor
The first resident you are likely to meet is the Tasmanian Devil. Despite their fearsome reputation and their growling vocalizations that sound like a 'devil' in the night, the individual you see here is often found 'having a…
Listen in the app3Kangaroo Walkabout — A Family Unit Experience
As we enter the main kangaroo enclosure, you are greeted by one of the park’s most interactive experiences. This is a 'rubbing free' zone where the animals are habituated to human presence. …
Listen in the app4The Potoroo and the Southern Brown Bandicoot
Near the kangaroo area, you may encounter the 'Potoroo,' an animal that many visitors find they have 'never met until today.' These are 'super cute' and look like tiny, cat-sized cousins of the kangaroo. They are quite shy and…
Listen in the app5Koala Close-Up — The Sleepy Icons
We now arrive at one of the most popular sections of Cleland: the Koala viewing area. Here, you can see these 'very sleepy' icons in a specialized environment. …
Listen in the app6The Dingo Enclosure — Apex Predator Perspectives
As we move further into the park, we come to the Dingo enclosure. Dingoes are Australia’s most misunderstood apex predators, and this section includes a small exhibition explaining their complex relationship with people,…
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Our final stop is one of the most scenic: the Rock Wallaby enclosure. Here, among the rugged sandstone rocks, you can find the Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through Cleland Wildlife Park, I hope you leave with a sense of being 'besotted' with Australia's unique fauna. From the napping Tasmanian Devil to the 'super cute' Potoroos that wait by the door as you…
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What is Cleland Wildlife Park?
Cleland Wildlife Park is a place in South Australia · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | South Australia · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -34.9881, 138.7084 |
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