About Alice Springs Desert Park
Alice Springs Desert Park is a wildlife and cultural park located 7 km west of Alice Springs on Larapinta Drive in the Northern Territory. Opened in 1997, it showcases three central Australian desert habitats – Desert Rivers, Sand Country and Woodland – with native animals, plants and bird presentations. It is notable for its nocturnal house, free-flying bird shows and Arrernte cultural interpretations.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore landscaped desert habitats on walking trails and boardwalks, view native animals including kangaroos, emus, dingoes and reptiles, visit the Nocturnal House to see bilbies and other nocturnal species, watch free-flying bird presentations and Aboriginal cultural presentations, and learn about desert ecology and traditional plant uses at the Nature Theatre and exhibition areas. The park has a cafe, gift shop and shaded picnic areas with views of the MacDonnell Ranges.
Key highlights
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Three recreated desert habitats – Desert Rivers, Sand Country and Woodland
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Nocturnal House with bilby, mala and other nocturnal desert animals
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Free-flying Birds of Prey and other bird presentations at Nature Theatre
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Aboriginal cultural presentations and guide talks on traditional plant and animal use
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