About Cohunu Koala Park
Cohunu Koala Park is a privately owned wildlife park on Nettleton Road in Byford, within the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale, about 40 km southeast of Perth, Western Australia. Established in 1982, it houses one of Western Australia's largest koala colonies alongside kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, emus and other native animals. The park is known for close-up koala encounters, hand-feeding opportunities, a miniature railway and a family-friendly bushland setting.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a bushland wildlife park with enclosures and open areas housing koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, emus and other Australian native animals. The park offers scheduled koala photo opportunities, kangaroo feeding areas, a miniature train ride through the grounds, picnic and barbecue areas, a kiosk and gift shop. Paths are mostly unsealed and outdoors, with shaded picnic spots and viewing areas for photography and wildlife observation.
Key highlights
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One of Western Australia's largest koala colonies with close-up viewing
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Koala photo encounters at scheduled times
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Free-roaming kangaroos and wallabies with hand-feeding opportunities
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Miniature railway ride around the park grounds
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Collection of other native animals including dingoes, emus and possums