Get up close and personal with native Australian wildlife at one of the region’s most family friendly destinations.
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The Kyabram Fauna Park is the perfect destination for families, where kids can see more than 600 native Australian animals including Tasmanian devils, koalas, kangaroos, emus, dingoes, cassowaries, echidnas, flying foxes, wombats, wallabies, quolls, snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, native birds and more.
“We’re working hard to make Kyabram Fauna Park northern Victoria’s premier wildlife park,” manager Lachlan Gordon said.
He said new encounters gave people a “unique experience and the opportunity to learn more about some of Australia’s magnificent wildlife”.
The newly renovated Tasmanian Devil Precinct at the park is where the two adorable marsupials, Polly and Violet, will take up residence.
The public will be able to view them alongside Echi, the short-beaked echidna, and Lance, the lace monitor.
Echi the short-beaked echidna.
Lachlan said they had acquired 56 species over the past three years, and 92 animals were born in the past two years, so there were plenty of juvenile animals to visit.
There are plenty of opportunities to get up close to Australian native wildlife. Kids can feed kangaroos, wallabies and emus in the free-ranging section of the park, with food pellets available to buy at reception upon arrival.
And if you stand still in the aviaries for long enough, the native birds in the enclosures will land on you — especially if you have food for them. However, some cheeky birds are known for being a little too friendly!
Friendly bird is happy to be fed.
A notorious feathered resident of Kyabram Fauna Park is still around and is as mischievous than ever. Naughty Cocky has been knocking about for more than 60 years, and in that time she has caused some chaos.
“She'll basically come down and fly into your lap, and if you've got a handbag she’ll go through it and pull everything out,” Lachlan said.
Kids can also enjoy unique experiences with cassowaries, dingoes and koalas by taking part in wildlife encounters, where they join a behind-the-scenes tour, hear educational talks from qualified keepers and have a unique experience with some beautiful animals.
The scary ‘dinosaur bird’, the cassowary, eats 10kg of fruit a day.
Sharing a nibble with a kangaroo.
Come face-to-face with the world’s most dangerous birds during a Cassowary Encounter. You’ll be able to hand-feed these modern-day dinosaurs a fruity feast and witness their power up close in this breathtaking encounter.
You can join gorgeous Alpine dingoes Dipa and Yula and their keepers on one of their daily walks through the park in the Dingo Encounter.
Adorable dingoes.
Hang out with a dingo.
You’ll never forget this fantastic experience to get up close to Australia’s apex predator and see the amazing bond they have with their keepers. They’e very friendly and curious, and they love to lick.
You can meet the iconic koala at the Koala Encounter, which includes opportunities to feed and pat this marvellous marsupial. You’ll get a tour of all the koala enclosures and see the cuddly koalas up close.
Koala encounter.
Each encounter runs for about 20 minutes and costs $30 per person. Bookings are essential and can be made at reception, by calling 5852 2883 or emailing enquiries@kyabramfaunapark.com.au
Kyabram Fauna Park members receive 10 per cent off these encounters.
There are also more than 250 species of native plants grasses and trees in the park.
Lachlan said staff worked hard to preserve the natural native environment, and were constantly working to maintain the delicate ecosystem.
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