Cleland Wildlife Park
Cleland Wildlife Park
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- Bambi H AuthorSandwich, Illinois145 contributionsWhat a wonderful place! It is a real treat for foreign visitors too who might not ever otherwise encounter Australian wildlife. There is a nice little restaurant at the beginning and you can purchase feed for the animals. One can roam the large spaces where kangaroo are somewhat docile and accepting of your approach. You can line up and get a photo in your small group with a koala (at this time it was no extra cost). Echidna's and dingos and birds (unfortunately the Tasmanian devils weren't out to see which is a shame). We had a great time!Visited November 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten December 8, 2024
- Lookslikerain3Macclesfield, United Kingdom112 contributionsBeautiful drive up to the park which is set in amazing countryside on the hills, long windy drive to the entrance with some really steep dramatic drops on the road side! Really friendly staff and cute gift shop, didn't use the cafe but the food looked amazing. Huge area to walk round with plenty of space for the kids to run around with taped off areas for the animals to retreat to. Guaranteed to meet a kangaroo or a wallaby with loads of little potoroos running around your feet! Get the feed they have in the shop (lots) as all of the animals love it and they will come to your hand and feed. Had an amazing experience watching the dingos hunt then kill and eat a bird 🐦 We did the meet a koala experience which was extra £ and I prob wouldn't recommend this as you only get to have a little group talk with a keeper and can only pat the koalas from a distance, you can't hold them. Not sure if paying extra is the only way to see the koalas as we couldn't find the area where they were. Lovely areas for picnics and rests, could spend a lovely day here easily 🦘Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 1, 2024
- Albert ZPetersfield, United Kingdom307 contributionsLots of animals you can get up close too and feed as well as stroke their fur. Booked Koala experience which was best for the informative and loving way the keepers told us about the Koala's life and how they are looked after. A must if coming to Australia and no other opportunity to meet Aussie animals. Wear sturdy easy clean shoes as will be treading in a lot of poo mostly Wallaby and Roo. Wife absolutely loved it that I bought a furry Kangaroo and Koala Toy at the airport on way back to England.Visited October 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten November 10, 2024
- dbaizelWilloughby, Ohio231 contributionsThis is a very nice interactive park. Just FYI, until the koala site is completed, one can see and pet a koala but not hold. A professional photographer would have been nice. Also, would be nice if they had a way to view burrowing animals as some did not come out during our visit. Other than that, the park was great. Well laid out with good opportunities to feed kangaroos, wallabies, and other animals. They sell feed at a reasonable price. Ours was an afternoon excursion trip but one could spend the entire day and not be bored. Great place for children.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten October 29, 2024
- billred67Cairns, Australia38 contributionsThis is a wonderful day out. We first visited in 2019 on our first trip to Oz and enjoyed it so much made a detour on our current trip to visit again. Interaction with the wallabies, kangaroos and various birds is magical and prolific. Couldn’t believe that we spent 6 hours there, never bored once or thought of leaving. Super day out for couples and families.Visited November 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten November 9, 2024
- Traveljunkievn31 contributionsNice little wildlife park. Can be seen in about 2 hours. They have a variety of animals and you can buy food to feed them. I did not hand feed them but just dropped some food and let them feed to get some pictures. Some prefer bananas which I happened to have. I did not touch any of the animals since I think they get enough of that. There is an aviary, and place to see snakes and lizards. Try and go early to avoid the crowds.Visited March 2024Traveled soloWritten March 31, 2024
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Tracey P
9 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
Being a smaller park we spent more time here than anticipated. Just loved the way that we spent interactive time hand feeding kangaroos, wallabies, emus, bandicoots, native geese and ducks. We booked the koala hold experience which was so inexpensive compared to other zoos/parks that I was able to treat my daughter. I was very impressed with the kiosk/cafe staff managing a busy day with covid protocols
Written December 27, 2021
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Keliiaua
Seattle, WA127 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We were looking for a place to touch kangaroos and koalas and this place did not disappoint! Cleland Wildlife Park was one of the highlights of our trip to Adelaide. If you don't have a car you can take public transportation here or hire an Uber to get you there and back. We purchased food pellets for $3 to hand feed the kangaroos and wallabies and purchased a time to hold a koala and be photographed for an additional $30. You can stand next to a koala and use your own camera for a photo for free. I wanted to see the Tasmanian Devils and they did not disappoint either. They were running around and sniffing the air. It was a delightful way to spend the afternoon.
Written May 21, 2023
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Rose b
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Jul 2022 • Family
Way overpriced. I feel like any tickets to animal encounters should include entry to the park. Drove over an hour there after buying tickets to hold a lizard only to be told I need to fork out even more money for entry to the park. I clarified to the lady that we aren’t going into the park and were only there to see the lizard (the reptiles aren’t even in the park it’s a seperate building). And she said that we have to pay anyway or not see the lizards (again - the reptiles are not in the park. There’s no way we could sneak in). So I asked for a refund and left. No way am I spending close to $100 for my kid and I to take a walk in a park and hold ONE lizard (for that price he should at least get to hold both the snake and lizard). I understand that it costs money to operate a park and I’m sure it’s lovely but they’re government funded and still ripping families off!! Save your money people. As far as a walk with animals go… we’re in south Australia! I see 5 kangaroos on every walk at the national park near my house! If you really want to feed and pat animals go to literally ANY other wildlife sanctuary in south aus, they’re all cheaper and worth the same as far as valuable family memories. Waste of time, effort, money and petrol.
Written July 20, 2022
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jrd247
Phoenix, AZ112 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Beautiful and relaxing park. Great variety of animals who all have plenty of space. Echidna experience was fabulous! Love the stunning rock wallabies. Watching a wombat waddle towards a keeper at feeding time was so cute!
Written April 5, 2023
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Ponderosa
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Jun 2020
Booked online paid full price during Covid-19 when our family was limited on funds however thought it would be a great day out with the kids. We traveled 3 hours to come and was done within 1hour.
Upon arrival went to grab lunch only to find they had no hot food apart from chips to serve. Only 2 tables inside, all remainder were outside in the freezing cold despite loads of safe distance inside.
Reptiles were closed to public, No Koala experience on offer either, seems less and less animals each time we visit. Friends had also warned us its not worth it and i sadly have to agree this is also our last time here.
I did contact the park direct to express our disappointment before posting this review and was not offered a slight discount in compensation for lack of attraction.
Do yourself a favor and go to Gorge Wildlife or Adelaide Zoo .
Upon arrival went to grab lunch only to find they had no hot food apart from chips to serve. Only 2 tables inside, all remainder were outside in the freezing cold despite loads of safe distance inside.
Reptiles were closed to public, No Koala experience on offer either, seems less and less animals each time we visit. Friends had also warned us its not worth it and i sadly have to agree this is also our last time here.
I did contact the park direct to express our disappointment before posting this review and was not offered a slight discount in compensation for lack of attraction.
Do yourself a favor and go to Gorge Wildlife or Adelaide Zoo .
Written June 8, 2020
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Sarah
Adelaide, Australia93 contributions
Jan 2023
Booked through RAA online, there was a small saving on the entrance fee. There was plenty of on-site parking. We enjoyed walking around and feeding the animals with food purchased for $3.00. It was a warm day so we didn't get to see the koalas. The reptile area is worth seeing. Would probably opt to visit Gorge Wildlife Park over Cleland Wildlife Park next time.
Written February 18, 2023
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Bobbi
35 contributions
Jan 2020
Last minute booking for me and my spouse due to the Ki fires. It was well worth it. We had a great day starting with a tour of the aviaries. The tour started at 0800 (the park doesn't open until 0930) and our guide Daniel was very courteous and knowledgeable about the beautiful birds. He informed us about the different birds and helped us get great pictures. Around 1000, we enjoyed breakfast at the cafe which consisted of fresh fruit, coffee, ham/cheese croissant sandwich, juice, and carrot cake. Next we did the Cockatoo Experience with our guide Jason. They're fun and beautiful birds that liked to climb on you and eat from your hands. After, we met Fred the wombat. Fun little experience and you get to see a wombat outside his burrow and feel his coarse coat and hard-plated butt. Plus lots of photo opportunities. Went and explored the rest of the park and had fun with other animals. Overall, the tours were an amazing experience!
Written January 12, 2020
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blacktown2017
Sydney, Australia156 contributions
Jan 2022
very nice place to visit and spend a day out with your family. if you want to catch a taxi from the CBD, it will cost you around $50 one way. the park is very well maintained..the only thing I struggled with during my visit was the map, I found it hard to follow and the signs were not clear enough. apart from that, it was such a beautiful place to visit
Written January 11, 2022
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Liisa and Dave B
Adelaide, Australia4,247 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Extremely costly given that we were on a time restriction due to covid but at the same admission price as pre restrictions. Also there was no Koala holding due to covid restrictions which is understandable but then I think the admission price should be reduced.
For the amount of animals that we saw, I think we could have gone into the hills somewhere to see them for free.
On a positive note, there is ample parking and the staff at front desk were very friendly.
For the amount of animals that we saw, I think we could have gone into the hills somewhere to see them for free.
On a positive note, there is ample parking and the staff at front desk were very friendly.
Written July 3, 2020
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Debra D
3 contributions
Nov 2021
Today’s experience was a birthday present for myself, husband and 9 year old grandson. Thanks to guide Oliver for sharing his knowledge of mostly South Australian birds. He was thoughtful and courteous and let our grandson help in the feeding of the birds, an experience he won’t forget! The tour took just under 2 hours, moving through 3 different walk -through habitats. We then enjoyed a breakfast of croissants fresh fruit cake juice hot chocolate and coffee. The walk through the picturesque park was a treat in itself! We stayed on to see the dingoes and yellow footed rock wallabies. The view from their enclosure over Adelaide is amazing. Would recommend this experience to all, was well worth the expense. ( When asked, 9 year old said HE REALLY LIKED IT! )
The tour took nearly 2 hours through 3 different habitats, the birds were plentiful varied and colourful. We then enjoyed a nice breakfast of juice , fresh fruit , croissants cake coffee and hot chocolate. Would thoroughly recommend, worth the expense , and walking through the picturesque park is a treat in itself! We stayed on another hour or so to see the yellow footed rock wallabies and dingoes.
The tour took nearly 2 hours through 3 different habitats, the birds were plentiful varied and colourful. We then enjoyed a nice breakfast of juice , fresh fruit , croissants cake coffee and hot chocolate. Would thoroughly recommend, worth the expense , and walking through the picturesque park is a treat in itself! We stayed on another hour or so to see the yellow footed rock wallabies and dingoes.
Written November 27, 2021
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Hi, if I visit the parks in early July, will I be able to hold the koalas?
Written March 6, 2019
Yes you can. Sometimes the hot weather prevents it but otherwise the only problem is that it is very popular and numbers are limited each session. You might want to call in advance to see if you can book a slot.
Written March 6, 2019
garethmccaffrey372
Adelaide, Australia
Hello, i am currently doing a tourism assignment about the National Cleland Wildlife Park. I am hoping to be able to have an interview with someone who has been there recently and will not mind contacting me via email or phone.
I am in year 12 and this assignment is worth a lot of my overall grade.
My email is: gareth.mccaffrey372@schoolsalsa.edu.au
Kind Regards.
Written June 25, 2018
I’m sorry I’ve just seen ur email, I’m ok to answer ur questions if you’re still doing the assignment.
Written December 22, 2018
denigroemma
Adelaide, Australia
quanto costa il biglietto , con e senza la possibilità di tenere il koala?
Written January 3, 2018
Una domanda qualcuno conosce la differenza tra questo parco e il Gorge wildlife park?qual è il migliore?
One question anyone knows the difference between this park and the Gorge wildlife park - what is the best?
Written August 29, 2017
Has anyone done the private hold koala session? It's not cheap...wondering if it's a great experience or not! Any advice?
Written June 5, 2017
ciao, dipende cosa vuoi fare, da un paio di ore a tutta la giornata,
buon viaggio
Written April 13, 2017
The entry fee for the park
is $25 for an adult and $12 for children 4 - 15. There is a price of $56 per family which is 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children. Additonal children are 50% the child rate. I hope that helps.
Written December 7, 2016
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