The site was founded in 2005 and expanded from a small rescue center for orphaned baby kangaroos to a wildlife sanctuary in 2011 that includes adult kangaroos. Central Australia’s first wildlife hospital was built on the site in 2015. Covering 188 acres (76 hectares), the sanctuary’s mission is to rehabilitate and release kangaroos into the wild whenever possible.
On a guided sunset tour of the Kangaroo Sanctuary, visitors can get up close to Australia’s red kangaroos. Travelers walk the grounds and meet many kangaroos while learning about their care. You may even have the opportunity to hold a baby, called a joey. Tours are typically run by Brolga or occasionally by other guides, and numbers are limited to keep it to a small group. Private tours are also available for groups of students, family, or friends.