HOME - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARKTHE PARKMEERKATSLITTLE PENGUINSEDUCATIONCONTACTWILDLIFE ANIMALS Here at the Park we specialise in native Australian animals and a wide variety of exotic reptiles. From free roaming Kangaroos, Koalas, Wombats, Tasmanian Devils, Eagles, Giant Tortoises, Crocodiles and Alligators to a large display of Lizards and both venomous and non-venomous Snakes. See our new Tiger Sanctuary, home to our Sumatran

Tiger Satu.

THE PARK - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK The Ballarat Wildlife Park is a privately owned business run by The Parker family and their team. Here at the Park we offer a nice comfortable walk around our facilities, with the chance to get up close and personal to some of Australia’s most famous native

animals.

TICKET INFORMATION

Child ticket- Children are classed between the ages of 5 and 15 years old children aged 14 and 15 years old must present a valid student card with their date of birth on the door or full admission may apply. Family Pass- Is valid for 2 adults and up to 4 children (5-15 years old) only children aged 14 and 15 years old are required to show TASMANIAN DEVIL CONSERVATION The Tasmanian Devil. The Tasmanian Devil Sarcophilus harrisii is Australia’s largest carnivorous marsupial and is one of the endangered animals here at the park.. BWP are proud to be involved in the very important conservation of the Tasmanian Devil. The Tasmanian Devil Insurance Program has been implemented to help find a cure and to ensure there is an “insurance population” in CONTACT - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au MEERKATS - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Meerkats. Ballarat Wildlife Park is pleased to announce the arrival of 6 new Meerkats to its family. The Meerkats of Ballarat will inhabit their brand new enclosure at the Park, which includes a heated sleeping quarters that will be perfect for those cold Winter nights in Ballarat. Make sure you book a Meerkat encounter to get up close and

SUMATRAN TIGERS

Sumatran Tigers are the smallest tiger species and are mainly solitary. They are known to become very protective over their territories, clawing and scent-marking trees are one way they warn rivals away. The Ballarat Wildlife Park’s Tiger Sanctuary features swimming pools, climbing poles, shady areas, heated dens and state-of-the-art security

AMERICAN ALLIGATOR

American Alligator. Latin Name: Alligator mississipiensis. Locailty: Southeastern part of the United States, from the Carolinas, down to Florida and over to Texas. The American alligator is the largest reptile in North America. The alligator uses its powerful tail to move itself through water. The tail accounts for half the alligator’s

length.

FRESH WATER CROCODILE Fresh Water Crocodile. Locailty: Queensland, Northern Territory, and Western Australia. The narrow snout means that they cannot hunt larger prey, they snap sideways at food rather then forwards. Their narrow snout is believed to be an adaption from eating primarily fish. They will however eat birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles and occasionally

COMMON DEATH ADDER

Common Death Adder. Locailty: Eastern Australia (excluding far north and south) and southern SA and WA. Although they are called death adders they are not a true adder. They belong to the same family as most Australian venomous snakes. This is called elapid (fixed front fanged). Adders belong to a family called viperid (hinged fangs). HOME - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARKTHE PARKMEERKATSLITTLE PENGUINSEDUCATIONCONTACTWILDLIFE ANIMALS Here at the Park we specialise in native Australian animals and a wide variety of exotic reptiles. From free roaming Kangaroos, Koalas, Wombats, Tasmanian Devils, Eagles, Giant Tortoises, Crocodiles and Alligators to a large display of Lizards and both venomous and non-venomous Snakes. See our new Tiger Sanctuary, home to our Sumatran

Tiger Satu.

THE PARK - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK The Ballarat Wildlife Park is a privately owned business run by The Parker family and their team. Here at the Park we offer a nice comfortable walk around our facilities, with the chance to get up close and personal to some of Australia’s most famous native

animals.

TICKET INFORMATION

Child ticket- Children are classed between the ages of 5 and 15 years old children aged 14 and 15 years old must present a valid student card with their date of birth on the door or full admission may apply. Family Pass- Is valid for 2 adults and up to 4 children (5-15 years old) only children aged 14 and 15 years old are required to show TASMANIAN DEVIL CONSERVATION The Tasmanian Devil. The Tasmanian Devil Sarcophilus harrisii is Australia’s largest carnivorous marsupial and is one of the endangered animals here at the park.. BWP are proud to be involved in the very important conservation of the Tasmanian Devil. The Tasmanian Devil Insurance Program has been implemented to help find a cure and to ensure there is an “insurance population” in CONTACT - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au MEERKATS - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Meerkats. Ballarat Wildlife Park is pleased to announce the arrival of 6 new Meerkats to its family. The Meerkats of Ballarat will inhabit their brand new enclosure at the Park, which includes a heated sleeping quarters that will be perfect for those cold Winter nights in Ballarat. Make sure you book a Meerkat encounter to get up close and

SUMATRAN TIGERS

Sumatran Tigers are the smallest tiger species and are mainly solitary. They are known to become very protective over their territories, clawing and scent-marking trees are one way they warn rivals away. The Ballarat Wildlife Park’s Tiger Sanctuary features swimming pools, climbing poles, shady areas, heated dens and state-of-the-art security

AMERICAN ALLIGATOR

American Alligator. Latin Name: Alligator mississipiensis. Locailty: Southeastern part of the United States, from the Carolinas, down to Florida and over to Texas. The American alligator is the largest reptile in North America. The alligator uses its powerful tail to move itself through water. The tail accounts for half the alligator’s

length.

FRESH WATER CROCODILE Fresh Water Crocodile. Locailty: Queensland, Northern Territory, and Western Australia. The narrow snout means that they cannot hunt larger prey, they snap sideways at food rather then forwards. Their narrow snout is believed to be an adaption from eating primarily fish. They will however eat birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles and occasionally

COMMON DEATH ADDER

Common Death Adder. Locailty: Eastern Australia (excluding far north and south) and southern SA and WA. Although they are called death adders they are not a true adder. They belong to the same family as most Australian venomous snakes. This is called elapid (fixed front fanged). Adders belong to a family called viperid (hinged fangs).

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

About the Encounters- Now running on both Weekdays & Weekends. Koala $50 – 11.30am. Koala $50 – 1.30pm. Snake $50 – 2.30pm. Wombat $50 – 3.30pm. Bookings are essential and need to be made at the entrance building prior to the scheduled time. All photos are weather dependent, so please phone the day you wish to visit so we can ensure

the

RACV - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au

WEDGE TAILED EAGLE

Wedge Tailed Eagle. Latin Name: Aquila audax. Locailty: Australia wide. The wedge-tailed eagle is the largest bird of prey in Australia and forth largest in the world. It soars and glides majestically in the air currents for up to 90 minutes at a time, reaching altitudes that can go beyond 2000 m. Wedge-tailed eagles usually spend the hours EMU - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Emu - Ballarat Wildlife Park. Latin Name: Dromaius novaehollandiae. Locailty: QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA and NT. The Emu can stand as tall as 2 metres and weigh up to 36 kilograms in weight. Females are a little bit larger than the males. They have been known to travel as fast as 50 kilometres per hour.

COMMON DEATH ADDER

Common Death Adder. Locailty: Eastern Australia (excluding far north and south) and southern SA and WA. Although they are called death adders they are not a true adder. They belong to the same family as most Australian venomous snakes. This is called elapid (fixed front fanged). Adders belong to a family called viperid (hinged fangs). QUOKKA - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au ALDABRA GIANT TORTOISE Aldabra Giant Tortoise. Locailty: Found on the islands of Aldabra in the Seyehelles. Aldabra Tortoises are found both individually and in herds, which tend to gather mostly on open grasslands. They are most active in the mornings when they spend time browsing for food. They are black, brown and tan in colour with scales on their head and legs.

FOXFM ENTRY

Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au EMPLOYMENT - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au BLOTCH BLUE-TONGUE LIZARD The Blotch Blue-tongue lizard is a skink with a fleshy blue tongue which is used to taste the air and scare off potential predators. It is a robust and relatively large member of the skink family (Scincidae) that tends to rely on camouflage and bluff as its primary

means of defense.

HOME - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARKTHE PARKMEERKATSLITTLE PENGUINSEDUCATIONCONTACTWILDLIFE ANIMALS Here at the Park we specialise in native Australian animals and a wide variety of exotic reptiles. From free roaming Kangaroos, Koalas, Wombats, Tasmanian Devils, Eagles, Giant Tortoises, Crocodiles and Alligators to a large display of Lizards and both venomous and non-venomous Snakes. See our new Tiger Sanctuary, home to our Sumatran

Tiger Satu.

THE PARK - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK The Ballarat Wildlife Park is a privately owned business run by The Parker family and their team. Here at the Park we offer a nice comfortable walk around our facilities, with the chance to get up close and personal to some of Australia’s most famous native

animals.

TICKET INFORMATION

Child ticket- Children are classed between the ages of 5 and 15 years old children aged 14 and 15 years old must present a valid student card with their date of birth on the door or full admission may apply. Family Pass- Is valid for 2 adults and up to 4 children (5-15 years old) only children aged 14 and 15 years old are required to show TASMANIAN DEVIL CONSERVATION The Tasmanian Devil. The Tasmanian Devil Sarcophilus harrisii is Australia’s largest carnivorous marsupial and is one of the endangered animals here at the park.. BWP are proud to be involved in the very important conservation of the Tasmanian Devil. The Tasmanian Devil Insurance Program has been implemented to help find a cure and to ensure there is an “insurance population” in CONTACT - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au MEERKATS - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Meerkats. Ballarat Wildlife Park is pleased to announce the arrival of 6 new Meerkats to its family. The Meerkats of Ballarat will inhabit their brand new enclosure at the Park, which includes a heated sleeping quarters that will be perfect for those cold Winter nights in Ballarat. Make sure you book a Meerkat encounter to get up close and

SUMATRAN TIGERS

Sumatran Tigers are the smallest tiger species and are mainly solitary. They are known to become very protective over their territories, clawing and scent-marking trees are one way they warn rivals away. The Ballarat Wildlife Park’s Tiger Sanctuary features swimming pools, climbing poles, shady areas, heated dens and state-of-the-art security

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

About the Encounters- Now running on both Weekdays & Weekends. Koala $50 – 11.30am. Koala $50 – 1.30pm. Snake $50 – 2.30pm. Wombat $50 – 3.30pm. Bookings are essential and need to be made at the entrance building prior to the scheduled time. All photos are weather dependent, so please phone the day you wish to visit so we can ensure

the

AMERICAN ALLIGATOR

American Alligator. Latin Name: Alligator mississipiensis. Locailty: Southeastern part of the United States, from the Carolinas, down to Florida and over to Texas. The American alligator is the largest reptile in North America. The alligator uses its powerful tail to move itself through water. The tail accounts for half the alligator’s

length.

COMMON DEATH ADDER

Common Death Adder. Locailty: Eastern Australia (excluding far north and south) and southern SA and WA. Although they are called death adders they are not a true adder. They belong to the same family as most Australian venomous snakes. This is called elapid (fixed front fanged). Adders belong to a family called viperid (hinged fangs). HOME - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARKTHE PARKMEERKATSLITTLE PENGUINSEDUCATIONCONTACTWILDLIFE ANIMALS Here at the Park we specialise in native Australian animals and a wide variety of exotic reptiles. From free roaming Kangaroos, Koalas, Wombats, Tasmanian Devils, Eagles, Giant Tortoises, Crocodiles and Alligators to a large display of Lizards and both venomous and non-venomous Snakes. See our new Tiger Sanctuary, home to our Sumatran

Tiger Satu.

THE PARK - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK The Ballarat Wildlife Park is a privately owned business run by The Parker family and their team. Here at the Park we offer a nice comfortable walk around our facilities, with the chance to get up close and personal to some of Australia’s most famous native

animals.

TICKET INFORMATION

Child ticket- Children are classed between the ages of 5 and 15 years old children aged 14 and 15 years old must present a valid student card with their date of birth on the door or full admission may apply. Family Pass- Is valid for 2 adults and up to 4 children (5-15 years old) only children aged 14 and 15 years old are required to show TASMANIAN DEVIL CONSERVATION The Tasmanian Devil. The Tasmanian Devil Sarcophilus harrisii is Australia’s largest carnivorous marsupial and is one of the endangered animals here at the park.. BWP are proud to be involved in the very important conservation of the Tasmanian Devil. The Tasmanian Devil Insurance Program has been implemented to help find a cure and to ensure there is an “insurance population” in CONTACT - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au MEERKATS - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Meerkats. Ballarat Wildlife Park is pleased to announce the arrival of 6 new Meerkats to its family. The Meerkats of Ballarat will inhabit their brand new enclosure at the Park, which includes a heated sleeping quarters that will be perfect for those cold Winter nights in Ballarat. Make sure you book a Meerkat encounter to get up close and

SUMATRAN TIGERS

Sumatran Tigers are the smallest tiger species and are mainly solitary. They are known to become very protective over their territories, clawing and scent-marking trees are one way they warn rivals away. The Ballarat Wildlife Park’s Tiger Sanctuary features swimming pools, climbing poles, shady areas, heated dens and state-of-the-art security

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

About the Encounters- Now running on both Weekdays & Weekends. Koala $50 – 11.30am. Koala $50 – 1.30pm. Snake $50 – 2.30pm. Wombat $50 – 3.30pm. Bookings are essential and need to be made at the entrance building prior to the scheduled time. All photos are weather dependent, so please phone the day you wish to visit so we can ensure

the

AMERICAN ALLIGATOR

American Alligator. Latin Name: Alligator mississipiensis. Locailty: Southeastern part of the United States, from the Carolinas, down to Florida and over to Texas. The American alligator is the largest reptile in North America. The alligator uses its powerful tail to move itself through water. The tail accounts for half the alligator’s

length.

COMMON DEATH ADDER

Common Death Adder. Locailty: Eastern Australia (excluding far north and south) and southern SA and WA. Although they are called death adders they are not a true adder. They belong to the same family as most Australian venomous snakes. This is called elapid (fixed front fanged). Adders belong to a family called viperid (hinged fangs).

WEDGE TAILED EAGLE

Wedge Tailed Eagle. Latin Name: Aquila audax. Locailty: Australia wide. The wedge-tailed eagle is the largest bird of prey in Australia and forth largest in the world. It soars and glides majestically in the air currents for up to 90 minutes at a time, reaching altitudes that can go beyond 2000 m. Wedge-tailed eagles usually spend the hours RACV - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au EMU - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Emu - Ballarat Wildlife Park. Latin Name: Dromaius novaehollandiae. Locailty: QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA and NT. The Emu can stand as tall as 2 metres and weigh up to 36 kilograms in weight. Females are a little bit larger than the males. They have been known to travel as fast as 50 kilometres per hour.

LITTLE PENGUINS

Little Penguins. The Little Penguin exhibit at Ballarat Wildlife Park is an important stage of a major redevelopment plan of Ballarat Wildlife Park and assists the business to increase visitation numbers to the Park and enhance regional tourism and economic development objectives. The Little Penguin exhibit features a colony of Little

Penguins

QUOKKA - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au

COMMON DEATH ADDER

Common Death Adder. Locailty: Eastern Australia (excluding far north and south) and southern SA and WA. Although they are called death adders they are not a true adder. They belong to the same family as most Australian venomous snakes. This is called elapid (fixed front fanged). Adders belong to a family called viperid (hinged fangs). ALDABRA GIANT TORTOISE Aldabra Giant Tortoise. Locailty: Found on the islands of Aldabra in the Seyehelles. Aldabra Tortoises are found both individually and in herds, which tend to gather mostly on open grasslands. They are most active in the mornings when they spend time browsing for food. They are black, brown and tan in colour with scales on their head and legs. EMPLOYMENT - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au BLOTCH BLUE-TONGUE LIZARD The Blotch Blue-tongue lizard is a skink with a fleshy blue tongue which is used to taste the air and scare off potential predators. It is a robust and relatively large member of the skink family (Scincidae) that tends to rely on camouflage and bluff as its primary

means of defense.

BIG CATS COMING TO BALLARAT BIG CATS COMING TO BALLARAT. Ballarat Wildlife Park has commenced work on its new million-dollar Global Conservation Precinct, due to be complete before Christmas. In the centre of the precinct will be Ballarat’s own Tiger Sanctuary home to the Sumatran Tiger. Sumatran Tigers (Panthera tigris sondaica) from the Indonesian island of

Sumatra

HOME - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARKTHE PARKMEERKATSLITTLE PENGUINSEDUCATIONCONTACTWILDLIFE ANIMALS MEET THE MEERKATS FIND OUT MORE MEET THE LITTLE PENGUINS Our Penguins are right at home FIND OUT MORE We Will Miss You READ MORE Patrick the World Famous Wombat KOALAS Victorias Premium Koala Experience FIND OUT MORE KANGAROOS 100 Free Roaming FIND OUT MORE CRUNCH THE SUPER CROC Experience Crunch Time 3:00 every Sunday/Public Holidays

TICKET INFORMATION

Terms & Conditions. Valid for person/Persons named on voucher only I.D must be presented upon voucher redemption. Vouchers are non transferable or refundable. Concession ticket- A valid Australian seniors/ student or health care card must be presented upon voucher redemption if a valid card is not presented the difference must be

paid on the door.

CONTACT - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au EDUCATION - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK The Ballarat Wildlife Park encourages the use of its facilities for the educational benefit of all of its visitors. We particularly aim to provide schools with the opportunity to experience The Ballarat Wildlife Park as your ‘Environmental Classroom’.

SUMATRAN TIGERS

Sumatran Tigers (Panthera tigris sumatrae) from the Indonesian island of Sumatra face many challenges to their survival, it is estimated that only between 500-600 Sumatran tigers remain in the wild, and the actual number may be as low as 400. TASMANIAN DEVIL CONSERVATION The Tasmanian Devil. The Tasmanian Devil Sarcophilus harrisii is Australia’s largest carnivorous marsupial and is one of the endangered animals here at the park.. BWP are proud to be involved in the very important conservation of the Tasmanian Devil. The Tasmanian Devil Insurance Program has been implemented to help find a cure and to ensure there is an “insurance population” in

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

About the Encounters- Now running on both Weekdays & Weekends. Now running on both Weekdays & Weekends. Tree Kangaroo $50 – 11:00am (not suitable for children under 12 years) RACV - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au

WEDGE TAILED EAGLE

The wedge-tailed eagle is the largest bird of prey in Australia and forth largest in the world. It soars and glides majestically in the air currents for up to 90 minutes at a

INLAND TAIPAN

The Inland Taipan, also known as the Western taipan can kill 544,000 mice with a single bite of venom. The venom is known to paralyze victim’s nervous system and clot the blood, which then blocks blood vessels and uses up clotting factors. HOME - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARKTHE PARKMEERKATSLITTLE PENGUINSEDUCATIONCONTACTWILDLIFE ANIMALS MEET THE MEERKATS FIND OUT MORE MEET THE LITTLE PENGUINS Our Penguins are right at home FIND OUT MORE We Will Miss You READ MORE Patrick the World Famous Wombat KOALAS Victorias Premium Koala Experience FIND OUT MORE KANGAROOS 100 Free Roaming FIND OUT MORE CRUNCH THE SUPER CROC Experience Crunch Time 3:00 every Sunday/Public Holidays

TICKET INFORMATION

Terms & Conditions. Valid for person/Persons named on voucher only I.D must be presented upon voucher redemption. Vouchers are non transferable or refundable. Concession ticket- A valid Australian seniors/ student or health care card must be presented upon voucher redemption if a valid card is not presented the difference must be

paid on the door.

CONTACT - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au EDUCATION - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK The Ballarat Wildlife Park encourages the use of its facilities for the educational benefit of all of its visitors. We particularly aim to provide schools with the opportunity to experience The Ballarat Wildlife Park as your ‘Environmental Classroom’.

SUMATRAN TIGERS

Sumatran Tigers (Panthera tigris sumatrae) from the Indonesian island of Sumatra face many challenges to their survival, it is estimated that only between 500-600 Sumatran tigers remain in the wild, and the actual number may be as low as 400. TASMANIAN DEVIL CONSERVATION The Tasmanian Devil. The Tasmanian Devil Sarcophilus harrisii is Australia’s largest carnivorous marsupial and is one of the endangered animals here at the park.. BWP are proud to be involved in the very important conservation of the Tasmanian Devil. The Tasmanian Devil Insurance Program has been implemented to help find a cure and to ensure there is an “insurance population” in

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

About the Encounters- Now running on both Weekdays & Weekends. Now running on both Weekdays & Weekends. Tree Kangaroo $50 – 11:00am (not suitable for children under 12 years) RACV - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au

WEDGE TAILED EAGLE

The wedge-tailed eagle is the largest bird of prey in Australia and forth largest in the world. It soars and glides majestically in the air currents for up to 90 minutes at a

INLAND TAIPAN

The Inland Taipan, also known as the Western taipan can kill 544,000 mice with a single bite of venom. The venom is known to paralyze victim’s nervous system and clot the blood, which then blocks blood vessels and uses up clotting factors. THE PARK - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK The Ballarat Wildlife Park is a privately owned business run by The Parker family and their team. Here at the Park we offer a nice comfortable walk around our facilities, with the chance to get up close and personal to some of Australia’s most famous native

animals.

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

About the Encounters- Now running on both Weekdays & Weekends. Now running on both Weekdays & Weekends. Tree Kangaroo $50 – 11:00am (not suitable for children under 12 years) EMU - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au QUOKKA - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au

COMMON WOMBAT

Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au KOALA - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Koalas sleep 18-22 hours a day; this is because the diet of the koala, eucalyptus leaves, is very low in energy so they sleep to conserve

energy.

INLAND TAIPAN

The Inland Taipan, also known as the Western taipan can kill 544,000 mice with a single bite of venom. The venom is known to paralyze victim’s nervous system and clot the blood, which then blocks blood vessels and uses up clotting factors. FRESH WATER CROCODILE Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au

TASMANIAN DEVIL

Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au

SPLENDID TREE FROG

Splendid tree frogs can be found hiding in lavatories, bathrooms, downpipes and any other damp and shady places around the house, allowing an abundance of research to take place regarding breeding, habitation and development. HOME - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARKTHE PARKMEERKATSLITTLE PENGUINSEDUCATIONCONTACTWILDLIFE ANIMALS Here at the Park we specialise in native Australian animals and a wide variety of exotic reptiles. From free roaming Kangaroos, Koalas, Wombats, Tasmanian Devils, Eagles, Giant Tortoises, Crocodiles and Alligators to a large display of Lizards and both venomous and non-venomous Snakes. See our new Tiger Sanctuary, home to our Sumatran

Tiger Satu.

THE PARK - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK The Ballarat Wildlife Park is a privately owned business run by The Parker family and their team. Here at the Park we offer a nice comfortable walk around our facilities, with the chance to get up close and personal to some of Australia’s most famous native

animals.

TICKET INFORMATION

Child ticket- Children are classed between the ages of 5 and 15 years old children aged 14 and 15 years old must present a valid student card with their date of birth on the door or full admission may apply. Family Pass- Is valid for 2 adults and up to 4 children (5-15 years old) only children aged 14 and 15 years old are required to show TASMANIAN DEVIL CONSERVATION The Tasmanian Devil. The Tasmanian Devil Sarcophilus harrisii is Australia’s largest carnivorous marsupial and is one of the endangered animals here at the park.. BWP are proud to be involved in the very important conservation of the Tasmanian Devil. The Tasmanian Devil Insurance Program has been implemented to help find a cure and to ensure there is an “insurance population” in CONTACT - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au MEERKATS - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Meerkats. Ballarat Wildlife Park is pleased to announce the arrival of 6 new Meerkats to its family. The Meerkats of Ballarat will inhabit their brand new enclosure at the Park, which includes a heated sleeping quarters that will be perfect for those cold Winter nights in Ballarat. Make sure you book a Meerkat encounter to get up close and

SUMATRAN TIGERS

Sumatran Tigers are the smallest tiger species and are mainly solitary. They are known to become very protective over their territories, clawing and scent-marking trees are one way they warn rivals away. The Ballarat Wildlife Park’s Tiger Sanctuary features swimming pools, climbing poles, shady areas, heated dens and state-of-the-art security

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

About the Encounters- Now running on both Weekdays & Weekends. Koala $50 – 11.30am. Koala $50 – 1.30pm. Snake $50 – 2.30pm. Wombat $50 – 3.30pm. Bookings are essential and need to be made at the entrance building prior to the scheduled time. All photos are weather dependent, so please phone the day you wish to visit so we can ensure

the

AMERICAN ALLIGATOR

American Alligator. Latin Name: Alligator mississipiensis. Locailty: Southeastern part of the United States, from the Carolinas, down to Florida and over to Texas. The American alligator is the largest reptile in North America. The alligator uses its powerful tail to move itself through water. The tail accounts for half the alligator’s

length.

COMMON DEATH ADDER

Common Death Adder. Locailty: Eastern Australia (excluding far north and south) and southern SA and WA. Although they are called death adders they are not a true adder. They belong to the same family as most Australian venomous snakes. This is called elapid (fixed front fanged). Adders belong to a family called viperid (hinged fangs). HOME - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARKTHE PARKMEERKATSLITTLE PENGUINSEDUCATIONCONTACTWILDLIFE ANIMALS Here at the Park we specialise in native Australian animals and a wide variety of exotic reptiles. From free roaming Kangaroos, Koalas, Wombats, Tasmanian Devils, Eagles, Giant Tortoises, Crocodiles and Alligators to a large display of Lizards and both venomous and non-venomous Snakes. See our new Tiger Sanctuary, home to our Sumatran

Tiger Satu.

THE PARK - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK The Ballarat Wildlife Park is a privately owned business run by The Parker family and their team. Here at the Park we offer a nice comfortable walk around our facilities, with the chance to get up close and personal to some of Australia’s most famous native

animals.

TICKET INFORMATION

Child ticket- Children are classed between the ages of 5 and 15 years old children aged 14 and 15 years old must present a valid student card with their date of birth on the door or full admission may apply. Family Pass- Is valid for 2 adults and up to 4 children (5-15 years old) only children aged 14 and 15 years old are required to show TASMANIAN DEVIL CONSERVATION The Tasmanian Devil. The Tasmanian Devil Sarcophilus harrisii is Australia’s largest carnivorous marsupial and is one of the endangered animals here at the park.. BWP are proud to be involved in the very important conservation of the Tasmanian Devil. The Tasmanian Devil Insurance Program has been implemented to help find a cure and to ensure there is an “insurance population” in CONTACT - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au MEERKATS - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Meerkats. Ballarat Wildlife Park is pleased to announce the arrival of 6 new Meerkats to its family. The Meerkats of Ballarat will inhabit their brand new enclosure at the Park, which includes a heated sleeping quarters that will be perfect for those cold Winter nights in Ballarat. Make sure you book a Meerkat encounter to get up close and

SUMATRAN TIGERS

Sumatran Tigers are the smallest tiger species and are mainly solitary. They are known to become very protective over their territories, clawing and scent-marking trees are one way they warn rivals away. The Ballarat Wildlife Park’s Tiger Sanctuary features swimming pools, climbing poles, shady areas, heated dens and state-of-the-art security

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

About the Encounters- Now running on both Weekdays & Weekends. Koala $50 – 11.30am. Koala $50 – 1.30pm. Snake $50 – 2.30pm. Wombat $50 – 3.30pm. Bookings are essential and need to be made at the entrance building prior to the scheduled time. All photos are weather dependent, so please phone the day you wish to visit so we can ensure

the

AMERICAN ALLIGATOR

American Alligator. Latin Name: Alligator mississipiensis. Locailty: Southeastern part of the United States, from the Carolinas, down to Florida and over to Texas. The American alligator is the largest reptile in North America. The alligator uses its powerful tail to move itself through water. The tail accounts for half the alligator’s

length.

COMMON DEATH ADDER

Common Death Adder. Locailty: Eastern Australia (excluding far north and south) and southern SA and WA. Although they are called death adders they are not a true adder. They belong to the same family as most Australian venomous snakes. This is called elapid (fixed front fanged). Adders belong to a family called viperid (hinged fangs).

WEDGE TAILED EAGLE

Wedge Tailed Eagle. Latin Name: Aquila audax. Locailty: Australia wide. The wedge-tailed eagle is the largest bird of prey in Australia and forth largest in the world. It soars and glides majestically in the air currents for up to 90 minutes at a time, reaching altitudes that can go beyond 2000 m. Wedge-tailed eagles usually spend the hours RACV - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au EMU - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Emu - Ballarat Wildlife Park. Latin Name: Dromaius novaehollandiae. Locailty: QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA and NT. The Emu can stand as tall as 2 metres and weigh up to 36 kilograms in weight. Females are a little bit larger than the males. They have been known to travel as fast as 50 kilometres per hour.

LITTLE PENGUINS

Little Penguins. The Little Penguin exhibit at Ballarat Wildlife Park is an important stage of a major redevelopment plan of Ballarat Wildlife Park and assists the business to increase visitation numbers to the Park and enhance regional tourism and economic development objectives. The Little Penguin exhibit features a colony of Little

Penguins

QUOKKA - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au

COMMON DEATH ADDER

Common Death Adder. Locailty: Eastern Australia (excluding far north and south) and southern SA and WA. Although they are called death adders they are not a true adder. They belong to the same family as most Australian venomous snakes. This is called elapid (fixed front fanged). Adders belong to a family called viperid (hinged fangs). ALDABRA GIANT TORTOISE Aldabra Giant Tortoise. Locailty: Found on the islands of Aldabra in the Seyehelles. Aldabra Tortoises are found both individually and in herds, which tend to gather mostly on open grasslands. They are most active in the mornings when they spend time browsing for food. They are black, brown and tan in colour with scales on their head and legs. BLOTCH BLUE-TONGUE LIZARD The Blotch Blue-tongue lizard is a skink with a fleshy blue tongue which is used to taste the air and scare off potential predators. It is a robust and relatively large member of the skink family (Scincidae) that tends to rely on camouflage and bluff as its primary

means of defense.

EMPLOYMENT - BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK Cnr of York & Fussell Streets Ballarat East, 3350 Victoria, Australia. Phone: (03) 5333 5933 Fax: (03) 5333 4025 Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au BIG CATS COMING TO BALLARAT BIG CATS COMING TO BALLARAT. Ballarat Wildlife Park has commenced work on its new million-dollar Global Conservation Precinct, due to be complete before Christmas. In the centre of the precinct will be Ballarat’s own Tiger Sanctuary home to the Sumatran Tiger. Sumatran Tigers (Panthera tigris sondaica) from the Indonesian island of

Sumatra

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* The Park

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* Tickets

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* News

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* Education

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MEET THE MEERKATS FIND OUT MORE MEET THE LITTLE PENGUINS Our Penguins are right at home FIND OUT MORE We Will Miss You READ MORE Patrick the World Famous Wombat KOALAS Victorias Premium Koala Experience FIND OUT MORE KANGAROOS 100 Free Roaming FIND OUT MORE CRUNCH THE SUPER CROC Experience Crunch Time 3:00 every Sunday/Public Holidays and throughout the school holidays FIND OUT MORE KOMODO DRAGON FIND OUT MORE CUDDLE A KOALA FIND OUT MORE CLICK HERE TO ENTER YOUR CODE WORD _ COVID-19 RESTRICTION UPDATES

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OPEN AS NORMAL FROM TOMORROW 04/06/2021 AS PER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS THE FOLLOWING APPLIES: * I.D will be checked from every customer people from Melbourne or who cannot confirm their address will be declined entry. * 25% discount off entry ( not valid with other offers). * Maximum of 50 customers in the park at any one time. * Bookings must be made via phone for the following sessions on

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SESSION TIMES

9am -11pm,

11am to 1.00pm,

1pm to 3pm,

3pm to 5pm

WE WANT TO KEEP ALL VISITORS AND FAMILIES SAFE THROUGHOUT THIS TIME AND WE HAVE IMPLEMENTED THE FOLLOWING PROTOCOLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH

STATE LAW:

SOME IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE: * All guests must sign in via the QR code upon entry. * Indoor areas closed ( Crunch , reptile house, koala viewing room). * Cafe will be takeaway only and hours 10am to 3pm. * Outdoor guests will not be required to wear face masks however face masks will be required by staff and customers indoors. * Groups of customers can be no more than 10 people in each group. * Animal presentations will not run until further notice. * Animal experiences to continue with social distancing:

* Koala

* Snake on perch

* Wombat ( unable to hold)

* Tortoises

* Meerkats

* Social distancing of 1.5metres applies to customers and staff * Regular sanitising of surfaces to be done every 1.5 hours If you are feeling unwell or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or results from a test please stay at home. We look forward to welcoming you back! Thank you to everyone that has enquired about our reopening, and thank you all for your patience while we have taken the time to review our safety processes across the park in anticipation for reopening. To ensure safety for visitors, staff and volunteers we have developed a comprehensive plan which includes increased sanitisation efforts, alterations to our cafe service, physical distancing measures, sanitiser dispensers and some areas will have reduced or no access. We will continue to revisit our plans and update accordingly with changes to government guidelines. Please ensure to check our website before you visit to ensure you know what to expect at that time.

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ABOUT US

We are a family business, which strives to give the best interactive experience with some of Australia’s most unique animals. The experience we provide you with is based on our passion and knowledge for the job and animals.

OUR ANIMALS

Here at the Park we specialise in native Australian animals and a wide variety of exotic reptiles. From free roaming Kangaroos, Koalas, Wombats, Tasmanian Devils, Eagles, Giant Tortoises, Crocodiles and Alligators to a large display of Lizards and both venomous and non-venomous Snakes. See our new Tiger Sanctuary, home to our Sumatran Tiger Satu

TIGERS

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

NOW RUNNING ON BOTH WEEKDAYS & WEEKENDS We offer animal encounters which allow our guests to have a one on one experience with a Meerkat, Koala, Wombat, Snake, Giant Tortoise

and more

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

PATRICK THE WOMBAT

Patrick the Wombat was the oldest Bare Nosed Wombat known in captivity. Patrick was listed No.3 by CNN Travel as a great city mascot in the World!

PATRICK’S PAGE

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_“OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A QUALITY INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE BETWEEN PEOPLE AND ANIMALS FOR THE PROMOTION OF RESPECT, EMPATHY, AND UNDERSTANDING. WE CONTRIBUTE TO THE SURVIVAL OF THE ENVIRONMENTS WE ULTIMATELY SHARE WITH THEM.”_ DOWNLOAD CURRENT BROCHURE EIGHT WOMBATS CURRENTLY CALL THE BALLARAT WILDLIFE PARK HOME. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ASSIST US IN CARING FOR OUR WOMBATS OR AID IN THE UPGRADE OF THEIR HABITATS YOU CAN HELP BY JOINING OUR SPONSORSHIP

PROGRAM.

CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR AN ANIMAL *This can be used on all individual tickets, Family Pass included! But excludes Concession discounted tickets. Not available with any other discounts or offers. We look forward to

seeing you soon!

Ballarat Wildlife Park Cnr of York & Fussell Streets

Ballarat East, 3350

Victoria, Australia

Phone: (03) 5333 5933

Fax: (03) 5333 4025

Int Phone: 0011 61 3 5333 5933 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au

Admission

$35.00 Adults

$29.00 Concession

$19.50 Children (5-15) $95.00 Family – 2 Adults and up to 4 children

Opening Hours

Monday - Sunday

9:00am to 5:00pm

Closed Christmas Day

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