About Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is a privately owned wildlife sanctuary and rescue centre located at Brighton, about 30 minutes north of Hobart, Tasmania. Established in 1981, it focuses on wildlife rehabilitation, conservation and education, particularly for Tasmanian devils, wombats, koalas and kangaroos. The sanctuary houses native Tasmanian animals and offers guided tours, keeper talks and hands-on encounters in a bushland setting.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, bushland sanctuary with enclosures and open-range areas for kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, koalas, Tasmanian devils, echidnas and birds. The experience includes guided tours with keeper talks, scheduled feeding presentations including the Tasmanian devil feeding frenzy, free-roaming kangaroo feeding, and optional after-hours Night Tours to see nocturnal animals. Paths are gravel and compacted earth with viewing areas, a cafe and gift shop on site.
Key highlights
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Tasmanian devil feeding frenzy presentation and conservation program
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Free-roaming kangaroo and wallaby feeding area
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Guided tours with keeper talks and wildlife encounters
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Nocturnal Night Tour to see wombats, possums and devils after dark
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Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation hospital with conservation focus
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Koala, wombat and echidna encounters
History of Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Established in 1981 by Greg Irons as a wildlife park and rescue service. Developed from a small native animal collection into Tasmania's leading 24-hour wildlife rescue service and conservation sanctuary, with a long-running focus on Tasmanian devil conservation and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife.
Culture & Context
Significant for Tasmanian wildlife conservation and education, particularly for the endangered Tasmanian devil. Operates a wildlife rescue service and breeding and awareness programs that highlight Tasmania's unique native fauna and promote coexistence between community and wildlife.
Route
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