Koala Experience
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Meet and interact with iconic Australian koalas in an exclusive access area
Learn about each koalas personality, habits and conservation needs
Enjoy unlimited photo opportunities throughout the experience
Observe koalas up close as they choose how to interact in their natural environment
Exclusive Koala Encounter Offers an Intimate Wildlife Experience at Maru
Visitors to Maru Wildlife Park can enjoy a rare opportunity to step inside the koala habitat and experience one of Australia’s most treasured native animals up close. Guided by an experienced wildlife keeper, guests learn about each koala’s unique personality, natural behaviours, and the conservation challenges facing wild populations while gaining valuable insight into ongoing protection efforts.
The exclusive encounter allows visitors to spend peaceful time observing the koalas within their habitat as keepers share engaging stories and expert knowledge about their daily lives. Depending on the animals' comfort and willingness, guests may even experience the unforgettable moment of a koala gently accepting a eucalyptus leaf from their hand.
Every interaction is carefully managed with the wellbeing of the koalas as the highest priority. Whether the animals are resting, exploring their surroundings, or feeding, the experience focuses on respecting their natural rhythms while providing meaningful educational opportunities in a calm and relaxed environment.
Guests are welcome to take photographs throughout the encounter, creating lasting memories of this unique wildlife experience. Available in most weather conditions, the activity requires general park admission in addition to the encounter booking, with experienced keepers ensuring a safe, respectful, and enriching visit for both visitors and the koalas.
Exclusive Koala Encounter Offers an Intimate Wildlife Experience at Maru
Visitors to Maru Wildlife Park can enjoy a rare opportunity to step inside the koala habitat and experience one of Australia’s most treasured native animals up close. Guided by an experienced wildlife keeper, guests learn about each koala’s unique personality, natural behaviours, and the conservation challenges facing wild populations while gaining valuable insight into ongoing protection efforts.
The exclusive encounter allows visitors to spend peaceful time observing the koalas within their habitat as keepers share engaging stories and expert knowledge about their daily lives. Depending on the animals' comfort and willingness, guests may even experience the unforgettable moment of a koala gently accepting a eucalyptus leaf from their hand.
Every interaction is carefully managed with the wellbeing of the koalas as the highest priority. Whether the animals are resting, exploring their surroundings, or feeding, the experience focuses on respecting their natural rhythms while providing meaningful educational opportunities in a calm and relaxed environment.
Guests are welcome to take photographs throughout the encounter, creating lasting memories of this unique wildlife experience. Available in most weather conditions, the activity requires general park admission in addition to the encounter booking, with experienced keepers ensuring a safe, respectful, and enriching visit for both visitors and the koalas.
- Guided keeper
- Educational commentary
- Access to the koala area
- Gratuities
$ 38.26
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Customer Reviews
We have visited the festival of light for a few years and this year’s has been our best experience yet! The lights were very well thought out and we thought that the theme was fantastic! The animals on the drive round safari were also more active than usual which was brilliant too.
Great family day out with the choice to opt out of the safari should you wish. Plenty for children to do to keep them occupied and the Bat Cave is a great experience too.. The Festival of Light is becoming an annual visit for us and we love the different themes each year. This year's Wallace and Gromit and Chicken Run went down a storm with the children..🥰
Brilliant day out! So much to do and see here. Especially if you visit when the lanterns are out. The animals were all well looked after and settled in their enclosures. We went through the safari twice as the animals were just incredible! Would love to visit again soon!
