Wildlife viewing – Goldfields
Get close to Australian native animals in their natural surroundings at Ballarat Wildlife Park. Have your photograph taken with a koala, and see wombats, wallabies, kangaroos, emus, goannas, giant tortoises and wedge-tailed eagles at this seven-hectare natural woodland near Ballarat. Don’t miss Australia’s largest colony of Tasmanian Devils, and the biggest collection of crocodiles and alligators in southern Australia.
The region is also home to a number of other wildlife parks and sanctuaries where you can experience everything from dingos to butterflies.
If you prefer to see animals from a distance in their natural habitat, drive through one of the many scenic national parks in the region at dawn or dusk or join a guided bushwalking experience with Entity Educational Native Tourism.
Ballarat Wildlife Park
Experience close contact with koalas, wombats, kangaroos, crocodiles and more.
Corner Fussell and York streets, Ballarat
Ph 03 5333 5933
Ballarat Bird World
See over 150 species of parrot including rosellas, cockatoos and some exotic species.
408 Eddy Avenue, Mt Helen
Ph 03 53 413843
Dingo Farm Australia
See Australian dingoes on acres of rugged forest and valleys.
Dingo Park Road, Castlemaine
Ph 03 5470 5711
Kyriong Emu Farm
Working farm where you can see emu chicks and adult birds.
624 Strathlea Road, Strathlea
Ph 03 5476 6254
Skydancers Butterfly Sanctuary
From October to April each year this magnificent butterfly sanctuary offers the living spectacle of some of Australia's most beautiful butterflies.
Harcourt
Ph 03 5474 2468
Living Wings and Things
Walk amongst many species of beautiful colourful Australian native parrots and view reptiles up close.
Bendigo Pottery Tourist Complex, Midland Highway, Epsom
Ph 03 5448 3051
Entity Educational Native Tourism
Guided bushwalking experiences around the gold bushlands, including spotlight walks.
Ph 03 5470 5453
