About Gorge Wildlife Park
Gorge Wildlife Park is a privately owned wildlife park at Cudlee Creek in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia, about 30 km northeast of Adelaide. Established in 1965, it houses a large collection of Australian native animals and exotic species. The park is known for close-up encounters, including koala holding and kangaroo feeding, and for its conservation and education focus in a bushland setting along Gorge Road.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an informal, bushland-style park with shaded pathways, lawn areas and walk-through enclosures. They can see koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, Tasmanian devils, wombats, reptiles, birds and exotic species such as monkeys and meerkats. Interactive experiences include hand-feeding kangaroos and wallabies and holding a koala for photos with keepers. The park has picnic areas, a kiosk and keeper talks in a family-oriented setting.
Key highlights
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Koala holding and photo opportunities with keepers
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Hand-feeding kangaroos and wallabies in walk-through enclosures
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Large collection of Australian natives including Tasmanian devils, dingoes, wombats and reptiles
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Exotic species including monkeys, meerkats and birds
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Bushland setting in the Adelaide Hills near Kangaroo Creek Reservoir