About Bordertown Wildlife Park
Bordertown Wildlife Park is a community-managed wildlife park on Cannawigara Road in Bordertown, South Australia, within the Tatiara District Council area. Established in the 1960s, it houses kangaroos including rare white western grey kangaroos, emus, deer, wallabies and bird aviaries set around a lake and bushland. Known for free entry and family-friendly picnic facilities, it is a popular rest stop on the Dukes Highway between Adelaide and Melbourne.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, open, bushland park centred around a lake with fenced enclosures and aviaries. You can view kangaroos including the notable white kangaroos, wallabies, emus, deer, and a variety of native birds in aviaries. The setting includes grassed picnic areas, barbecue facilities, walking paths and shaded shelters. It is a casual, self-guided experience suitable for a short stop, with opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography in a quiet rural environment on the edge of town.
Key highlights
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Rare white western grey kangaroos bred at the park
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Kangaroos, wallabies, emus and deer in spacious enclosures
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Bird aviaries with native parrots and cockatoos
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Lake and bushland setting with walking paths
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Free entry with picnic and barbecue facilities