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) 8553 4450 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 depart at sunset - bookings essential
Telephone: (08) 8559 7344 One of the best places to view a sustainably managed wild koala population on Kangaroo Island. During the day, stroll along the avenue of tall gum trees to spot wild koalas; at night, Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary comes alive with its educational Guided Nocturnal Tours, allowing visitors to view abundant nocturnal wildlife in their natural habitat at close range.
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More Information >>Kangaroo Island Nocturnals | Location: Pick up from Kingscote and surrounding areas
Tour Times: Nightly. 8:30pm October-March; 7:30pm April-September. Bookings essential. Tours do not operate in February.
Ph: 0427 887 575 (Kangaroo Island Transfers)
Join a 90-minute small group tour to see Kangaroo Island's wildlife when it is most active. Begin with a tour of the Little Penguin colony in Kingscote before heading into the bush to search for a variety of wildlife including Wallabies, Kangaroos, Brush-tailed Possums, Boobook Owls, Stone Curlews and bats. Finish with a supper of local produce with the magnificent Southern night sky in full view on a clear night. |
Kangaroo Island Penguin Centre | Location: Kingscote Wharf
Opening Hours: Penguin and Aquarium Tours nightly. April to early October: open 7pm, tours 7.30pm and 8.30pm; November, February 22 - 28 & March: open 8pm, tours 8.30pm and 9.30pm; December & January: open 8.15pm, tours 8.45pm and 9.30pm. Penguin tours do not operate 1 - 21 February 2010.
Pelican Feeding at 5pm daily.
Telephone: (08) 8553 3112 See Little Penguins, Giant Cuttlefish, seahorses and more. Enjoy the fascinating saltwater aquariums - 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! Please note: Kangaroo Island Penguin Centre was formerly known as the Kangaroo Island Marine Centre. |
More Information>>Parndana Wildlife Park | Location: Playford Highway, Parndana
Opening Hours: 9am-5pm daily
Telephone: (08) 8559 6050 This award-winning wildlife park - the second largest privately owned park in South Australia - is noted for giving visitors the opportunity to get up close and personal with an extensive range of birds and animals. Hand feed kangaroos and wallabies, pat koalas and take a walk through the aviary. Other facilities include a large souvenir shop and a well-presented BBQ and picnic area. |
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: April: open 7pm, tours 7.30pm and 8.30pm. May to September: open 6pm, tours 6.30pm, 7.30pm and 8.30pm. October to March: Open 8pm, tours 8.30pm and 9.30pm. Closed 1 - 22 February 2011.
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 - Vivonne Bay Eco-Adventures | Location: Until July 31st Knofel Drive, off South Coast Rd, Vivonne Bay. From August 1st Seal Bay Road.
Public Show Times: Until July 31st 2010 public displays will be held Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays at 1.15pm. From August 1st Raptor Domain will be bigger and better at Seal Bay road. Public displays will be held at 11.15am 7 days a week including public holidays. Group bookings available.
Telephone: (08) 8202 8612
Join Dave and his amazing collection of birds for an entertaining, educational and interactive experience suitable for the whole family. During the free-flight presentation, marvel at the natural hunting abilities and amazing physical adaptations these spectacular birds of prey posses. Meet an array of interesting birds including Jedda, the majestic Wedge Tailed Eagle; Casper, the friendly barn owl; and laughing kookaburras Banjo & Clancy - always a children's favourite. |
Seal Bay Conservation Park | Location: Seal Bay
Opening Hours: 9-5pm daily
Telephone: (08) 8553 4460 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. |
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