Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary
New South Wales · Australia
Experience the wonders of Walkabout Wildlife Park. Encounter enchanting creatures like koalas, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils and much more. This sanctuary is a treasure trove of Australia's diverse wildlife, featuring an impressive collection of native animals. The park's active contribution to conservation efforts ensures the protection of Australia's precious wildlife. (Drive time to get there: 20 mins)
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary
Welcome to Australia’s Walkabout Wildlife Park, a unique 170-acre sanctuary located approximately one hour north of Sydney. Unlike traditional zoos, this park operates on a 'free-roam' philosophy, allowing many of the animals to…
Listen in the app2The Greeter — Buddy the Parrot
One of the most charming aspects of the park is its official 'greeter,' a parrot named Buddy who is often stationed near the visitor center. Buddy has been taught to say 'hello' in a strikingly human-like voice, providing a…
Listen in the app3The Kangaroo Loop — A Tactile Connection
The 'animal loop' is perhaps the most popular section of the park, as it is here that guests can get closest to the resident kangaroos. These animals are accustomed to human presence and are often seen lounging in the shade or…
Listen in the app4Dingo Enclave — The Wild Canine
Further along the loop, you will find the area dedicated to dingoes. From a distance, dingoes can easily be mistaken for regular household pets, but they are in fact Australia’s largest land predator. …
Listen in the app5The Wombat and Tasmanian Devil Enclosures
The animal loop also includes spaces for some of Australia’s more elusive creatures, such as the wombat and the Tasmanian Devil. Wombats are primarily nocturnal and often spend their days sleeping in burrows, but if you are…
Listen in the app6Aboriginal Sites — The Hand Stencil Cave
Beyond the animal loop lies the 'bush walk,' which leads to some of the park's most significant cultural treasures. The hand stencil cave is a place of profound antiquity, with stencils that have been dated to more than 4,000…
Listen in the app7The Emu Engravings — Stories in the Stone
The bush walk also features impressive rock engravings, including a famous depiction of an emu. These carvings were created by pecking at the sandstone surface, often during ceremonies or as a means of recording important stories…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our tour of Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary comes to an end, we reflect on the unique 'free-range' experience that defines this place. We have walked alongside kangaroos, seen the ancient marks of the first Australians, and…
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What is Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary?
Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary is a place in New South Wales · 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 | New South Wales · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -33.4241, 151.2215 |
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