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Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary Day Pass

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Hobart
  • 1.5 hours (approx.)
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Standard Inclusions

  • Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary opens daily 9am - 5pm, last entry 4pm. Attraction opens 9am - 4pm on Christmas Day 25 December, last entry 3pm.
  • Day Pass includes:
  • 1. General admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary for the day
  • 2. Access to the daily tours - 45min tours at 10am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm (except for Christmas Day)
  • 3. Kangaroo food
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1 Key Facts

Included

  • Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary opens daily 9am - 5pm, last entry 4pm. Attraction opens 9am - 4pm on Christmas Day 25 December, last entry 3pm.
  • Day Pass includes:
  • 1. General admission to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary for the day
  • 2. Access to the daily tours - 45min tours at 10am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm (except for Christmas Day)
  • 3. Kangaroo food

Not included

  • 1. Transport from/to hotels
  • 2. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
  • 3. Souvenirs
  • 4. Travel Insurance
Destination Hobart
Address 593 Briggs Road, Brighton TAS 7030
How to get there ● By Car
Located approximately 31km north of Hobart Airport, takes about 40 minutes; approximately 30km north of Hobart City, takes about 40 minutes; approximately 177km soutth of Launceston, takes about 2 hour 10 minutes.

Note: if you have a GPS, you can enter "593 Briggs Road, Brighton, Tasmania, 7030" to generate accurate directions from your current location.

- [Free] Onsite parking available

● By Public Transport
Unfortunately there is no direct public transport available. Most visitors drive or arrive on a coach tour. If you do not drive, please book one of the day tours that visits the XXXX [destination].
Operating hours
Daily 09:00 - 17:00 Last entry 16:00
Christmas Day (25 December) 09:00 - 16:00 Last entry 15:00
What to bring/wear ● Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions, eg. jacket for cooler months.
● Comfortable enclosed walking shoes
● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses
● Water bottle, Snacks
● Umbrella / raincoat if rains
● Insect repellent
● Camera
● Money / credit card for optional purchases
Other info ● Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is an outdoor all-weather venue and in the event of inclement weather tours will proceed as normal.
● Daily tours are walking tours, no other form of transport is provided.
● All participants must agree to follow instructions given by the keeper.
● All interactions will be instigated by the animal.
● Participants will not be able to hold animals, but where appropriate will be able to pat them under supervision of the keeper.
● Parents or adult guardians must take responsibility for participating children at all times.
● Participants may be asked to leave the enclosure at any time during the encounters at the discretion of staff.
● Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary reserves the right to refuse admission or to eject a ticket holder for behaviour likely to cause damage, injury, nuisance, annoyance or for failure to comply with reasonable requests.
● Companion dogs - although Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary tries to do their best to cater for all visitors, it is unfortunately not possible for seeing-eye dogs to be brought to Bonorong. Allowing dogs (however well behaved) near the free-ranging kangaroos in the Sanctuary could frighten the mob and risk the safety of visitors, staff and animals.
● Guests should be aware they may be photographed during experiences for media and marketing purposes. If guests do not wish to be photographed please inform the guide.
● Flash photography is permitted only under the direction of the keeper.
● The car park can accommodate up to 60 vehicles, with additional area for overflow parking. While there are no designated parking spaces for campervans, motorhomes and RVs Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary usually always hase space for them. Ask one of the friendly staff when you arrive if you are unsure where to park.

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【Important Post-Covid Service Information】
For the most up-to-date visitor information, please refer to-
https://www.bonorong.com.au/

2 Overview

Your entry fees directly fund the running of Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, as well as the operation of all of the conservation programs. You'll be able to visit the Sanctuary for the day, see the animals, join one of the daily tours and more.
Entry includes a free bag of kangaroo food and access to the daily tours. The roos roam free within the Sanctuary and are always keen for a good scratch on the chest and gentle hand feeding.

Day Pass

BONORONG - A SANCTUARY FOR TASMANIA'S WILDLIFE

Bonorong operates Tasmania's largest 24/7 Wildlife Rescue Service and their army of volunteers brings aid to thousands of suffering animals every year.

This service is funded entirely by the entry fees. This means every time Bonorong rescues an animal it is because someone like you came through the gate.

Bonorong is not a zoo – their aim is to get healthy animals back to the wild. All of them undergo meticulous assessment to ensure they are happy and healthy in our care, which is something they will never compromise on.

Every single one of the animals has a story to tell. At Bonorong you will meet animals that are extinct everywhere except the island refuge.

Their ever-changing menagerie of survivors includes wombats, devils, quolls, native birds, koalas, lizards, snakes and emus.

 

ANIMALS AT BONORONG WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

All the animals are with Bonorong for a reason, and they'd love to share their stories with you. Below are just some of the animals you may meet at the Sanctuary.

  • Forester kangaroos
  • Tasmanian devils
  • Wombats
  • Koalas
  • Sugar gliders
  • Eastern quolls
  • Sulphur-crested cockatoos
  • Yellow-tailed black cockatoos
  • Tawny frogmouths
  • Randall and Luigi the echidnas
  • Tasmanian bettongs
  • ...and much more!

 

DAILY TOURS

Full public tours are included in your entry fee and take place every day. The keepers will take you around to the wombat, devil and koala enclosures to provide information and an up-close experience.

Please note that sometimes the animals wish to remain hidden during the tour due to weather conditions (or just being nice and cosy in bed!). In these instances, the keepers may substitue for another species such as the echidna.

All public tours allow visitors to see the Tassie devil eat a snack and learn about their quirky personalities, as well as some of the threats they face and the efforts to help protect them.

 

Sample Timetable

Reference Only. Subject to change without notice.

 Time Tour
10:00 Full Tour
45 minute tour. Meet the wombats, devils and koalas.
11:30 Full Tour
45 minute tour. Meet the wombats, devils and koalas.
13:30 Full Tour
45 minute tour. Meet the wombats, devils and koalas.
15:30 Full Tour
45 minute tour. Meet the wombats, devils and koalas.

 

One of the knowledgeable keepers will introduce you to some of Bonorong's favourite species and share with you their passion and concern for Tasmanian wildlife.

Bonorong not only does aim to entertain you, they are committed to ensuring that you leave Bonorong with the tools to help conserve Tasmania's unique wildlife.

What can you do to reduce roadkill? Or help the Tassie devil in its fight against disease? Visitors and Tasmanians alike can play their part in looking after the wonderful creatures.

To enjoy the wildlife at your leisure, we recommend allowing an absolute minimum of one hour to wander around the Sanctuary.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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