Wildlife enthusiasts will be in their element at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, with over 10 acres (4 hectares) of animal-filled bushlands to explore. See dingoes, wombats, kookaburras, quokkas, and a wide variety of kangaroo and wallaby species, including western grey kangaroos, albino kangaroos, and rock wallabies. Learn more by attending one of the daily keeper talks and watching the animals being fed, then discover the work of the Kangaroo Island Koala and Wildlife Rescue Centre.
Many tours of Kangaroo Island include a visit to the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, often in combination with attractions such as the Flinders Chase National Park, Remarkable Rocks, Seal Bay, and the Little Sahara sand dunes.
Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park is a great choice for a family trip, with activities suitable for all ages.
There is a café, restroom, and ample parking at the park. Most of the animal enclosures are outside, so dress according to the weather.
The wildlife park is easily accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.
Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park is in the heart of the island, just outside Parndana. It’s about a 1-hour drive from Penneshaw along the Playford Highway, and a further 40-minute drive to reach the Flinders Chase National Park. There’s no public transportation on Kangaroo Island, so you’ll need your own car or to join a tour.
Summer (December through February) is the most popular time to visit Kangaroo Island, as well as the breeding season for most of the island’s wildlife. The park is open daily year-round (except Christmas Day) from morning to very early evening. Visit early or late in the day to avoid the tour groups that often pass through between 11am and 3pm.
Kangaroo Island is brimming with wildlife, whether you’re off-roading in the Flinders Chase National Park, beach-hopping along the coast, or visiting the many wildlife preserves. Walk the boardwalk at Seal Bay to spot Australian fur seals lounging on the rocks, visit the Penneshaw Penguin Centre to admire the island’s colony of little penguins, stop by the Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, then go bird-watching at Pelican Lagoon or Murray Lagoon.
