About Urimbirra Wildlife Park
Urimbirra Wildlife Park is an open-range wildlife park located in Hindmarsh Valley near Victor Harbor on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula. Established in the 1970s, it houses more than 70 species of native Australian animals including koalas, kangaroos, emus, wombats and reptiles in natural bushland enclosures. The park is notable for its interactive experiences such as koala handling and kangaroo feeding, and its focus on conservation and education.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open-range bushland park with natural enclosures and walk-through areas housing native Australian wildlife. The park features kangaroo lawns where visitors can hand-feed kangaroos, koala enclosures with supervised handling and photo opportunities, reptile displays, wombats, dingoes, emus and bird aviaries. The setting is shaded eucalypt woodland with paved and gravel paths, picnic areas, a cafe and daily keeper talks and handling sessions.
Key highlights
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Hand-feeding free-roaming kangaroos on the main lawn
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Supervised koala handling and photo experience
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Reptile handling and keeper talks
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More than 70 species of native Australian mammals, birds and reptiles
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Natural bushland setting in Hindmarsh Valley