About Kyabram Fauna Park
Kyabram Fauna Park is a wildlife park located on Lake Road in Kyabram, in the Shire of Campaspe, Victoria. Established in 1976, it houses over 600 native Australian animals including kangaroos, koalas, emus, dingoes and waterbirds across 55 hectares of open woodland and wetlands. Now managed by Zoos Victoria, it focuses on conservation, education and close-up wildlife encounters.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore open-range enclosures, walk-through kangaroo and wallaby areas, koala boardwalks, wetland bird hides and reptile houses set around lakes and bushland. The park offers keeper talks, animal feeding experiences, picnic lawns and shaded walking trails. Expect a relaxed, family-friendly environment with opportunities to observe and photograph native Australian wildlife at close range.
Key highlights
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Walk-through kangaroo and emu enclosures with free-roaming animals
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Koala viewing and keeper talks
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Wetlands and bird hides with diverse waterbirds
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Reptile House and nocturnal house
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Conservation and education programs managed by Zoos Victoria
History of Kyabram Fauna Park
Established in 1976 as a community-driven fauna park on Crown land surrounding Kyabram's former water reserve. Developed by local volunteers and the Shire of Kyabram to showcase Australian fauna. In July 2022 management transferred to Zoos Victoria, integrating it into Victoria's state zoo network for conservation and education.
Culture & Context
Serves as a regional centre for wildlife conservation, environmental education and community recreation in the Goulburn Valley, promoting awareness of native Australian species and wetland ecosystems
Route
| By air | Nearest major airport is Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), approximately 190 km south, then drive via Hume Freeway |
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| By train |