Featherdale Wildlife Park
Featherdale Wildlife Park is educational and fun for the whole family
From humble beginnings as a poultry farm, Featherdale Wildlife Park opened in 1972 and has since become one of the premier private zoos in Australia. In 1998 the park was upgraded with a new entrance and displays that better represent the natural habitats of the resident wildlife.
Visitors to the park will love the opportunity to interact with Australia's famed Koalas and Kangaroos. See and learn about a variety of reptiles including snakes in the Reptile Pavilion. The park is also home to a wide range of very colourful birds.
Featherdale Wildlife Park places a strong emphasis on education and conservation. They are a world leader in captive breeding programs and they operate an educational program for school students from the surrounding area.
More than just animals, there are a wide variety of native plants that beautify the walkways and animal habitats throughout the park.
Amenities in the park include two picnic areas, a restaurant and a gift shop. Be sure to bring your camera.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesFeatherdale Wildlife Park Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: 217 Kildare Rd, Doonside NSW 2767, Australia
Phone: (02) 9622 1644
Official Website: Featherdale Wildlife Park
Featherdale Wildlife Park Reviews
Rated out of 5
Featherdale is a nice animal sanctuary for a variety of Australian birds and animals. I enjoyed learning about and see Koalas and kangaroo. There are so many varieties of birds! You can take your time and walk through the wildlife park at your leisure. The park is very clean. I enjoyed getting to see wombat and the wallaby had a little baby in it's pouch. I definitely enjoyed our visit!
Sherry Rice - a week ago
Cute place where you can feed a variety of animals, including wallaby, kangaroo, and quorka.
There are also special encounters, such as taking a photo with the koalas and feeding the penguins, which can be a little pricey, but are for a great cause and therefore worth it.
The staff was very friendly and available to answer questions.
In addition, they have a passport book for kids (and adults) to stamp.
Lastly, the Cafe was small, but cute.
Krystal Woo - 2 weeks ago
Wow, what a cool place for an afternoon stroll through the zoo and meet the quokkas and so many other Australian animals. Plus, friendly sheep 🐑 and chickens. The staff members were very friendly and helpful. But no tourist coins or glass animal figurines with their logos on them. Otherwise, 5 stars. It's a great place for families.
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aaron paul - 2 weeks ago
A dream come true visiting this place🤩 A must for an Australia visit.🇦🇺 This place was fantastic, fun, and interactive. The animals seemed content and well cared for. There were plenty of displays of different species, primarily marsupials and birds. I enjoyed seeing the diverse selection of animals and feedings the wallabies and kangaroos. You can take a picture with a koala and pet it. 100% recommend.
Alana - 2 months ago
The Park is clean. The staff are friendly. Great experience for the Kids. They enjoyed feeding the animals and pet the wallaby. Make sure to come here early so its not crowded. Its a small Park but you will spend a lot of time inside since there is a lot of Birds and animals. One of the best zoo in Sydney. Highly Recommended.
Raymund - 2 months ago
Directions
| Train Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| T1 Western Line or Intercity Blue Mountains Line | Central Station to Blacktown or Doonside | 20 minutes from Doonside or transfer to bus #725 at Blacktown |
| T1 North Shore & Northern Line | Townhall or Wynyard Station to Blacktown or Doonside Station | 20 minutes from Doonside or transfer to bus #725 at Blacktown |
How to get to Featherdale Wildlife Park by Train
By Train and Bus: From Central Station take the T1 Western Line or Intercity Blue Mountains Line to Blacktown Station. From Townhall Station take a T1 North Shore & Northern Line to Blacktown Station. Look for bus stand #9 in the bus loop immediately north of the station and board the next #725 bus for the 10 minute ride to the gate of the Featherdale Wildlife Centre. The #725 bus service ranges from every 15 minutes to once an hour depending on the time of day. Most of the day you can count on a bus at least every half hour.
By Train and Walking: From Central Station take the T1 Western line to Doonside Station. From Townhall Station take the T1 North Shore & Northern Line to Doonside Station. Not all trains stop at Doonside so be sure yours does, otherwise get off at Blacktown and proceed according to the train and bus directions above. Exit the station to the southside. Walk south (away from the tracks on Doonside Road then go left on Kildare Road to the gate of the Featherdale Wildlife Centre (about 1 mile or 20 minutes walking time).
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