Territory Wildlife Park

Territory Wildlife Park

Territory Wildlife Park
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Territory Wildlife Park is a 45-minute drive south of Darwin city. It occupies 625 hectares of native bush adjacent to the Berry Springs Nature Park. The Wildlife Park showcases animals and plants of the Top End in both natural settings and exhibits for ease of viewing, as well as the diversity of natural habitats of the Top End. The Park is spread out around a 4km loop road with free shuttle trains and natural walking paths linking the attractions. The Main Station Cafe, Nocturnal House and Aquarium are air conditioned.
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  • Lorraine L
    Tarwin Lower, Australia3,584 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This attraction is not to be missed
    A fantastic attraction that is very well organised. There is a cafe at the entry where we picked up a good coffee to take on the little train to our first stop the Flight Deck. The train runs every half hour which gave us time to have a look through a display and then return to catch the next train to move onto our next stop. The park covers 6kms and the walkways are all well maintained, there is approx 400mts between each display or if you prefer like us you can catch the train. After the Flight Deck it was time to move onto the Nocturnal House, the Monsoon Forest Walk through the Walk Through Aviaries and finally the Aquarium.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 9, 2024
  • becee2022
    Wollongong, Australia2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome day and great park!
    Such an amazing day. Felt like we were in the wild and got to see so many awesome top end animals. Did the glider feeding experience and it was the best animal encounter experience we have ever done! We had so much time in the enclosure with the gliders climbing on us and enjoying their nectar. Declan did a fantastic job telling us all about the gliders and bandicoot. Fi was also great when we went to the wallaby talk and as a bonus we got to see the baby tree rat. The train drivers were so friendly and gave lots of information on the trip around and even pointed out some rare birds. The bird show was fantastic! Loved our day here. Recommended getting there early to book encounters and make the most of the park.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written July 5, 2024
  • Wayne Domaschenz
    Ballarat, Australia384 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A big surprise lots to see and modern rangers and upkeep of park
    It was actually a good day, we have seen a few zoos and wildlife parks, thought it could have been one of those old outdated parks. We would highly recommend, there were no online programs available to plan online, best to get there just after 9am to see most of the set shows and presentations, copy attached in pic, this may change from time to time. We loved the bird presentation with birds flying around the crowd following orders for food. Saw the Oolloo Sandbar talk, try to see this one as well. The grounds are very big and lots of walking involved, there is a bus train type of transport that goes around the park every half hour. It’s a bit hard to use the bus and see all of the shows without some extra walking. Berry Springs is just down the road ideal for a cool off after a big day
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 23, 2024
  • sparks0375
    Perth, Australia69 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic day out for the family
    The animals were so active we got to see pretty much everything we wanted to. It was easy to walk or catch the train around and each area was really good. The staff were so friendly and helpful too. There is a good range of food for lunch and a great playground for littlies.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 4, 2024
  • Deb M
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant wildlife
    Fabulous in so many respects. We spent a great four hours exploring the numerous and very well set up exhibits. The free shuttle bus was a true bonus with informative commentary. The exhibits were clean , well set out and told the perfect story of the NT flora and fauna. A great half day with good sealed pathways throughout which makes for easy access for any form of wheel. Congratulations to the NT governor for setting up this superb centre - a must do for anyone visiting the NT
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 21, 2024
  • Jason R
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Close-Up Encounters with NT Wildlife
    Educational, beautifully laid out and all-encompassing panorama of wildlife in the NT. My only complaint is the snack bar. For an attraction that presents the preciousness of nature and the inter-dependency of life, their utilization of plastic cups and plastic straws is outrageous and obscenely contradictory to what is presented and taught. PLEASE CLEAN UP YOUR ACT!!!
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 10, 2024
  • Robynrad
    Greater Sydney, Australia822 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great nature park, wonderful opportunity to have close up encounter with sugar gliders.
    Beautifully laid out park with authentic local birds and animals. It does get warm here so the train was helpful to get around. Some exhibits are air conditioned. We spent about 4 hours here so did not see all the exhibits but did hear talks for wallabies, dingos and pelicans. Two huge barramundi and turtles also in the pelican pond. We really enjoyed the bird show, birds doing just what they do naturally. Stunning to see them close up. Lastly we visited the nocturnal house and I participated in an encounter with the gorgeous sugar gliders. It was a unique experience to have these tiny, lively and beautiful little animals crawl along my arms and over my shoulders. Worth every dollar. The staff at every exhibit were knowledgeable and friendly and obviously happy in their work. Thete is also a cafe for snacks and drinks. The park is just down the road from Berry Springs and is a great day out from Darwin, highly recommend!
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 15, 2024
  • Steve S
    21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must visit..Great day guaranteed!
    We had an extremely wonderful experience visiting this park ...the bird show was the best I've ever seen ... and so informative!... hats off to the staff involved...very impressive!!!.. restaurant staff were fantastic.. service with a smile!... in fact everyone was welcoming ...the train drivers were full of interesting facts about visiting birds and even gave their knowledge of the fruits and medicinal properties of seeds of the trees as you passed them ..nothing was too much trouble for everyone working here...they delivered a memorable experience with a smile.. they obviously are passionate about their work... highly recommend a visit to this wonderful place... you won't be disappointed!
    Visited October 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 13, 2024
  • Dotty R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best experience!!!!
    Visited today 15.11.24. All the staff were absolutely amazing. My daughters said they definitely rate Graham's driving of the train 100 out of 10 and that he is very nice for stopping to show us the dingoes. Flight deck was awesome! Ladies at the service counter were amazing and friendly, especially with my daughters. Will definitely be going back!
    Visited November 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written November 14, 2024
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Carol Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains, Australia397 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023
We went in the Wet season when you have to drive there as no tours operating to get there. It is a full day, so arrive at opening time. Too hot and large to walk around too much though there are intersecting paths that are well signposted. The park train is brilliant at getting you from place to place with useful commentary. The Aviary was the highlight for us, with so many colourful and tuneful species to see at close quarters. There are several shows on during the day and the train is timed to get you from one to the other. The onsite cafe has reasonably priced and varied options and the AC was very welcome.
Written January 27, 2023
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Ben
Perth, Australia13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
Updated review 3 years after my original. The best experience in the NT. In 2 visits, we haven't done the same thing twice.

I can highly recommend the personal encounters, they provide the best way to get up close and personal with the animals and really learn from the fantastic team who care passionately about what they do.

I would love it if there were private tours, I would happily pay 2-3 times the price for the privilege of spending a day with the tour staff.

If you are in the NT, I cannot recommend this gem enough. It's better and completely different to any zoo you'll find anywhere in Australia. Just make sure you bring your own food as the cafe left a bit to be desired. This didn't detract from the experience.
Written July 21, 2022
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ClaireBear007
Melbourne, Australia113 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
This wildlife park 65km from Darwin is sensational. Wildlife abounds in this 1000 acre park. Arrive early to book into the animal feeding experiences that are well worth the few extra dollars. The park staff are really friendly and have a wealth of knowledge. The cafe offers delicious fresh food at reasonable cost or BYO picnic. An open air train takes you from one attraction to another or stroll around at your leisure. Highly recommended.
Written January 20, 2024
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GriffnLeanne
Morrinsville, New Zealand124 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
We first called in here one afternoon as going past. The person at the desk suggested we come back in the morning as the animals are more active then - we are in the area for a while so took this advice. Recommend getting there early and timing the shows throughout the day to make the most of seeing the animals and having interaction. Easy enough to walk around if you are fit but also there is train available. Great for families - take a picnic or eat in the cafe. Toilets and water available at various locations around the park as well. Great friendly staff
Written June 20, 2023
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Dean T
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Family
This is an all-day effort! We arrived at 9:30 and caught the last "train" out. The bird show was as good as Taronga. The nocturnal house and aquarium were more extensive than those at Melbourne zoo. The walk through aviary was enormous and the bird enclosures along the monsoon walk felt more natural and better kept than Melbourne. And we loved the surprise at the entry to the monsoon walk. The oolloo sandbar talk and rays were great, and I was very happy to see dingoes. We ran out of time to see the western side with the buffalo, probably because we were always last chatting to the keepers as they stayed on and answered questions about the territory and their work. Darwin, you have every right to be very proud of your park. Tip: bring a picnic for the lovely grounds and even consider bikes or scooters to get exercise as you go. Also, government owner, please restore the animal encounters and if you can't cover staff costs, then maybe raise the encounter prices! We all wanted to feed a whip ray!

PS ignore poor scoring reviews. Not sure what other zoos these guys have visited. This is a massive park and will easily take a whole day to do properly.
Written July 13, 2021
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AGM9
Lausanne, Switzerland1,457 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
This is a great opportunity to become familiar with Australian wildlife. Unfortunately, on the day of our visit it was raining heavily, which made the visit a little more difficult. Even on the shuttles, we were soaked... Practically no animals visible in the open air areas (buffalo, dingoes, etc.). In the main building, demonstration with a python named “Lady Gaga”
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Written March 30, 2024
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P W
Sydney, Australia9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020
Our experience at the Wildlife Park was truly unique. On arrival the staff were were very welcoming and accommodating. This was consistent throughout the experience. They were well trained and extremely affable.
Our experience with "Flight Deck" was the apex of our experience with Tristan, the presenter, accomplishing a truly remarkable feat with the aerial fauna.
We would return to this venue especially with friends to share this outstaounding experience with them. Thank you team!
Written December 11, 2020
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Hi P W, thank you so much for this amazing and detailed 5-star review! It truly sounds like you had a great day. I am pleased you enjoyed the Flight Deck and I will pass your feedback onto Tristan, he will be chuffed! We are so pleased you enjoyed your day and took the time to tell other travellers about your time at the Park. We hope to see you again soon, thanks Simon
Written February 26, 2021
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ChevyRyder
Adelaide, Australia3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • Family
This place sure knows how to ruin some well made plans. Cruised past on our way to visit Litchfield National park for the day. Kids wanted to stop in for a look. Me, not so much, have seen and done the animal thing. The price tag seemed steep too at $100 for a family. But the wife was as keen as the kids so we paid up. I have to say, I was impressed from the moment we walked in the door, fantastic staff and an excellent facility. Awesome little ‘train’ that carts punters around to the various ‘stations’. Did the nocturnal house and then off to the flight deck for the bird show. Now this is where the mind was officially blown, you have to see it to believe it. Whole family was absolutely captivated for 30 mins. Matt knew his stuff and turned on a first class show. Decided to have an early lunch at the cafe and wait for the fish feeding show. Here I am thinking fish feeding, how exciting can that be? But after having my mind blown at the flight deck, we were going to hang around and check it out. Wasn’t disappointed, the archer fish were incredible, and those big whip rays looked like they just wanted a big cuddle. Caught the train to a few other exhibits, aquarium was on point as well as the dingos. But by now, our day was done, but still had so much left in the park that we had not yet explored. If only the ticket allowed us to come back the next day to visit the missed destinations.
The day planned for Litchfield was a distant memory.
Well worth the entry fee, this place is amazing. Plan to spend a whole day here, it’s certainly not an in and out in an hour destination.
Written September 26, 2021
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Annette Y
76 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Family
This was a fantastic park with natural habitats for all animals. The conservation and protection message was excellent. This was very educational and enjoyed by adults and kids alike. Only thing I found wrong was having to pay $50 pp to hold an animal as a family of 5 wouldn't to pay $250 todo this..
Written May 19, 2023
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Andrew R
38 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Family
We really enjoyed this combination of a wildlife park and series of nature walks. If you take the bus around you will really miss out on some of the best things this place has to offer,as the walks between the wildlife areas really do highlight the different habitats present in the top end.
As many others have noted, the Flight Deck bird show is amazing.
We were here 6 hours, so the entrance fee is immensely good value on an entertainment cost/hr basis.
Written April 17, 2022
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