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Take a walk on the wild side and engage with some of Australia’s most unique and curious wildlife. While immersing yourself in the wonders of Cleland’s natural bush environment, you can see and discover more than 130 species of native wildlife. The Koala close-up experience and the hand feeding of kangaroos are definite must do’s!
Tour Code: CWPE
Availability: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun*
Season : All year (closed Christmas Day)
Capacity: Min 4 PAX | Max 13 PAX
10.00am from the pureSA office at 111 Franklin Street (The Joinery), Adelaide which is across from the Adelaide Central Bus Station. Please arrive 9.50am for check-in.
You will arrive back at the pureSA office or your hotel from approximately 3.30pm.
Selected City hotel pickup available upon request and scheduled between 9.40am – 9.50am, please be ready a few minutes prior.
Larger groups can be accommodated on request. Please email us at info@islandtravels.com.au.
Please dress appropriately for the weather noting it can be a few degrees cooler in the Adelaide Hills. We recommend guests wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and sunhat.
* This tour includes the koala ‘close up’ experience. An optional koala ‘hold’ experience is available for an additional fee from AUD$30.50 pp. The koala ‘hold’ experience cannot be pre-booked. Please note that due to animal welfare regulations, the koala experiences can be cancelled by the park without notice. Also note they do not operate on days forecast above 32 degrees Celsius (Mount Barker).
This tour does not cater to children under 4 years of age and all other children must be accompanied by a fare paying adult. Tip: Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park or sample some local South Australian produce at the Cleland Gecko Café.
Before arriving at the wildlife park, we take a short stop at Mount Lofty Summit to enjoy the magnificent panorama over Adelaide. At approximately 710m, the summit is the highest point in the Adelaide Hills with uninterrupted views to the Gulf St. Vincent and as far as the eye can see north and south along the coastline.
This 35-hectare natural bush setting provides a unique open space environment with very few enclosures. It is home to over 130 species of native animals and is one of only a few places in the world where you can hold a koala. Cleland Wildlife Park is well known for its management and care in the health and wellbeing of the animals.
Get up close to Australia’s iconic Koala! Your entry fee includes the ‘close-up’ experience where you can meet, touch and photograph one of the park’s cutest inhabitants while listening to the keepers who care for them. For an additional fee (no pre-booking), you may have a unique opportunity to hold a koala and have a professional photo taken at the same time.
As you explore the park and follow the self-discovery trails, find an abundance of native wildlife and walk among the free roaming animals in their natural environment. Explore the lively wetlands where the pelicans, cormorants and water birds live. See kangaroos, emus, dingoes, wallabies, Tasmanian devils and many more!
Engaging with the park’s friendliest inhabitants provide a truly immersive experience. The best way to get up close to the kangaroos, wallabies and potoroos is by hand feeding them with the included animal food. Remember to save some for the emus and waterfowl as you make your way around the park!
Subject to park availability, optional activities (additional cost and no pre-booking) include Wombat
Encounter, Reptile Hold and Bird Encounter.
Don’t forget the interactive keeper talks; it is a great way to learn about and see the animals in action! The Ocean to Outback Interpretive Centre provides an opportunity to learn about South Australia’s diverse ecosystems whilst viewing the nocturnal animals, small mammals and reptiles – you may even choose the reptile hold experience!
