Wildlife Attractions & ToursKangaroo Island is rightly famous for its prolific wildlife, but finding some of the more reclusive residents might require a little local knowledge. Guarantee sightings and insights on one of the Island's many wildlife tours. Admirals Arch | Location: Flinders Chase National Park Opening Hours: 9-5pm daily Telephone: (08) 8559 7235 While many visitors take the boardwalk to photograph and enjoy the stalactite-fringed vista of the ocean and volcanic rock, a great surprise is the large colony of New Zealand Fur seals that live below. | More Information >>Alkirna Nocturnal Tours | Location: American River Opening Hours: Tours are conducted nightly by appointment Telephone: (08) 8553 7464 Experience Kangaroo Island at night with a small group tour. Visit a Little Penguin colony and have the opportunity to see other nocturnal species at their most active time, including Tammar Wallabies, Brush-tailed Possums and Kangaroo Island Kangaroos. Marvel at the clear night skies free from artificial light or pollution. Tours depart from American River for approximately two hours. |
Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary | Location: South Coast Rd, Western Kangaroo Island Opening Hours: Koala Walk - access available during daylight hours. Guided Nocturnal Tours - bookings essential Telephone: (08) 8559 7344 One of the best places to view a sustainably managed koala population on Kangaroo Island. During the day, stroll along the avenue of tall gum trees to see wild koalas; at night, Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary comes alive with its Guided Nocturnal Tours, allowing visitors to see abundant wildlife and great southern skies.
| More Information >>KI Marine Centre | Location: Kingscote Wharf Opening Hours: Aquarium and Penguin Tours nightly. April to October: open 7pm, tours 7.30pm and 8.30pm; November, February & March: open 8pm, tours 8.30pm and 9.30pm; December & January: open 8.15pm, tours 8.45pm and 9.30pm. Pelican Feeding at 5pm daily. Telephone: (08) 8553 3112 See Giant Cuttlefish, seahorses, Little Penguins and more. Enjoy the fascinating saltwater aquarium - a real insight into Kangaroo Island's underwater world. Penguin and aquarium tours are conducted every evening; and don't miss the spectacular daily pelican feeding! | More Information>>Parndana Wildlife Park | Location: Playford Highway, Parndana Opening Hours: 9am-5pm daily Telephone: (08) 8559 6050 This award-winning wildlife park is famous for its birds. It also features kangaroos, Tammar Wallabies, koalas, echidnas, emus and more. Spend a fun day out, enjoy a picnic among the animals and hand-feed a kangaroo. Fee applies. Easy viewing and access for all - children, aged, disabled. | More Information >>Paul's Place | Location: Stokes Bay Road, Stokes Bay Opening Hours: Seasonal tour times Telephone: (08) 8559 2232 For a hands-on wildlife experience, you can't go past Paul's Place. Cuddle a koala, bottle-feed baby animals or hold a kangaroo. Hand-feed lorikeets, hold a possum or get wrapped by a snake! A fun experience for people who love all creatures, great and small. |
Penneshaw Penguin Centre | Location: Lloyd Collins Reserve, Penneshaw Opening Hours: Daily. Winter open 6pm, tours 7.30pm and 8.30pm. Summer open 8pm, tours 8.30pm and 9.30pm Telephone: (08) 8553 1103 Ever wondered where Little Penguins go at night? Join an informative nightly tour to see these unique birds up close in their habitat. Lasting approximately 45 minutes, tours include entrance to the interpretive centre and viewing platform walks. Bookings are not required. | More Information >>Raptor Domain | Location: Vivonne Bay Eco-Adventures, South Coast Rd, Vivonne Bay. Public Show Times: 3pm Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. Group bookings on request. Telephone: (08) 8559 4232 or A/H (08) 8559 4176
Join Dave and Leeza Irwin and their collection of birds for an entertaining, educational and interactive show celebrating Birds of Prey. The show features kookaburras, owls, hawks, Sea Eagles, Wedge-tail Eagles and more, all trained to display their hunting techniques. You will learn about the amazing physical adaptations of these birds that make them some of nature's most efficient hunters. |
Seal Bay Conservation Park | Location: Seal Bay Opening Hours: 9-5pm daily Telephone: (08) 8559 4207 Walk among the nation's third largest and most accessible colony of Australian Sea Lions as these cute creatures doze in the sun after lengthy fishing forays in the Southern Ocean. | More Information >> |