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
Affordable place to bring your little kids and especially if you’re an animal lover. You can get up close the different native Australian animals. They look well taken care of and because it’s a sanctuary (and not a zoo), they have some pretty strict rules. I enjoyed my visit here very much, wished I had bought the kangaroo food before they sold out though. Friendly staff as well who will give explanations on the different animal. Quite easy to reach via public transport from Sydney Cbd. Book your tickets in advance to speed your entry.
khrhms - a month ago
This is a smaller zoo compared to Taronga and Sydney zoo but the layout is more compact. You can see more animals in a shorter amount of time. There are lots of birds here. Some Kangaroos, kangaroo island kangaroos and quokkas are also in here. The zoo is more focused on animals that can be found in Australia so you will not see any animals that can be found in Africa and the Americas. My favorite animals that can be found here are the wombats, koalas (of course), and a tree kangaroo.
Rock Merjudio - a week ago
My wife and I visited Featherdale Wildlife Park and it was one of the highlights of our visit to Australia. Definitely 5 stars! We were thrilled to see so many animals native to Australia - animals that we had never seen before. All of the employees were helpful and pleasant. You could tell the animals were well taken care of. Being able to interact with the Kangaroos was incredible. The photo op with koala was so great. I wished we could have stayed longer. I highly recommend visiting here. It is very educational and fun for any child or adult alike.
John Strachan - a month ago
We visited the zoo with our family, including relatives who came all the way from Singapore, and everyone had a wonderful time! The atmosphere was great, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout our visit.
The kids especially had a blast — they were so excited to see the animals and loved exploring every part of the zoo. They even got little “passports” stamped at different stations, which made it extra fun and memorable for them.
Overall, it was a fantastic family outing. Highly recommended for anyone visiting with children — it’s fun, educational, and a great way to spend the day together.
Bennie Ai - a month ago
Definitely 5 stars! I had never seen many of the animals here. I felt like a big kid who was discovering new things. The photo op with the koala was priceless. The layout could be better, but there was a map to assist. The gift shop had since good deals. I’d 100% recommend this place.
RC - 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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