A visit to Bonorong is a chance to come closer than ever to something wild and fragile. You’ll come face to face with animals that went extinct long ago in other parts of Australia — the same animals we’re working hard to protect now.
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Address
593 Briggs Road, HARVEY, Brighton,, TAS 7030
Opens
9:00 am
Closes
5:00 pm
Child Price
$16
Adult Price
$30
Bonorong is a Sanctuary for wildlife run by a passionate team of like-minded people. A social enterprise: a little business with a biiiig heart. The skills and funds generated through the Sanctuary allow the team to proactively address problems in our surrounding environment and communities.
A visit to Bonorong is a chance to come closer than ever to something wild and fragile. You’ll come face to face with animals that went extinct long ago in other parts of Australia — the same animals we’re working hard to protect now.
By walking through their old wooden gate you’ll become part of something special – everything they do, we do with your help.
A special message from Bonorong: "from all of us here at Bonorong (four feet, two feet and no feet), we look forward to seeing you soon!"
Your entry fees directly fund the running of Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, as well as the operation of all of our conservation programs. You'll be able to visit our Sanctuary for the day, see our animals, join one of the daily tours and more. The entry includes a free bag of kangaroo food and access to our daily tours. Our roos roam free within the Sanctuary and are always keen for a good scratch on the chest and gentle hand feeding.
General Entry: Entry fees directly fund the running of Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, as well as the operation of all of their conservation programs.
Full public tours are included in your entry fee and take place every day at 11:30 am, 2:00 pm and 3.30pm and run for approximately 45 minutes. A 15-minute session focusing on the Tasmanian devils is repeated at 10 am every day (this session is included in the 45-minute tours). All public tours allow visitors to see the Tassie devil eat a snack, learn about their quirky personalities as well as some of the threats they face and the efforts to help protect them.
- 10:00 am Devil Talk 15 minutes on the Tasmanian Devil (this talk is included in our full daily tour).
- 11:30 am Full Tour 45-minute tour. Meet the wombats, devils and koalas.
- 2:00 pm Full Tour 45-minute tour. Meet the wombats, devils and koalas.
- 3:30 pm Full Tour 45-minute tour. Meet the wombats, devils and koalas.
Full tours also include the opportunity to meet our wombat and koala and gently feel their fur (if they are feeling up for it). One of our knowledgeable keepers will introduce you to some of Bonorong’s favourite species and share with you their passion and concern for Tasmanian wildlife. Not only do we aim to entertain you, but we are also committed that you will leave Bonorong with the tools to help conserve Tasmania’s unique wildlife. What can you do to reduce roadkill? Or help the Tassie devil in its fight against disease? Visitors and Tasmanians alike can play their part in looking after our wonderful creatures. Prefer to self-guide? Allow an absolute minimum of an hour to wander around the Sanctuary.
Facilities
- Aware of the needs of families
- Members of our staff have their own families
- We welcome families
- Onsite travel guides, books and brochures
- Onsite parking
- Pram friendly
- Bathroom with a change table
- Use sustainability principles or are actively working towards developing them.
- Use bio-degradable products
- Practice water efficiency and conservation
- Actively working towards reducing our Carbon Footprint
- Practice recycling
- Cater for larger families (five people plus)
- Tours promote Tasmania
- Tours suitable for infants
- Tours are suitable for children under 12
- Tours are suitable for Teenagers
The following experiences are available
Short Animal Encounters
Spend an unforgettable 10 minutes up close with one of our friendly critters!
Tawny Frogmouths
Minimum 2 guests, maximum 6. Morning and afternoon options.
Wombats Minimum
2 guests, maximum 6. Morning and afternoon options.
Sugar Gliders Minimum
2 guests, maximum 6. Morning and afternoon options.
Feeding Tours
2.5 Hour Feeding Frenzy.
It’s feeding time at the Sanctuary and your guide will help you to get up close to as many different animals as possible in two and a half hours! You will enter our animals’ world and experience hand-feeding weird and wonderful creatures like Eastern quolls, tawny frogmouths, sugar gliders... and of course, Tasmanian devils.
2.5 Hour Night Tour
The Bonorong Night Tour is a group feeding tour with a guide just for your group. Group sizes are kept small to ensure every participant has plenty of opportunity to interact with the critters. You will enter our animals’ world and experience hand-feeding weird and wonderful creatures like Eastern quolls, tawny frogmouths and sugar gliders. You will also be able to have a ‘tug of war’ with the Tassie devils for their dinner.
3 Hour Private Premium Feeding Frenzy
The Bonorong Private, Premium Feeding Frenzy is an exclusive feeding tour; a private experience just for you and whoever you are with. One of our most experienced keepers will be your guide for the duration of this intimate, private tour. A glass of Tasmanian sparkling wine or fruit juice will greet you upon arrival after which you will observe our curious native wildlife during the day time.
3 Hour Private Premium Night Tour
The Bonorong Private, Premium Night Tour is an exclusive feeding tour; a private experience just for you and whoever you are with. A member of our management or one of our lead guides will be with you for the duration of this intimate, private tour. A glass of Tasmanian sparkling wine or fruit juice will greet you upon arrival after which you will observe our curious native wildlife during their natural waking hours.
