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
We loved visiting the wildlife facility. We could tell that the animals are loved and well cared for here! The flow of the park was wonderful, allowing for smooth walking. There are several options for going down different paths, so circling back and trying a different route is beneficial if you don't want to miss anything! The passport stamp leaflet is a great idea- we enjoyed looking for the animals and getting the stamps! Very fun! Plenty of bathrooms, snack options and food on site, as well as several areas to sit and rest. Well shaded- enough to shield us from the rain too! The koala photo experience was wonderful- especially since we had never seen one until our visit. Recommendations for the park-- please replace missing animal identification cards at several of the enclosures. For visitors that are new to Australia it is so helpful to know what we are looking at.
Brandy Roberts - a month ago
A fun place to bring the family, also can interact more closely with animals such as kangaroos and feed them. But you have to buy the kangoroo food for A$5. You can take pictures with koalas and see them up close. This place make an interesting game to collect stamps which children will love to do. I recommend buying tickets online before coming, buying directly at the counter is relatively more expensive.
Great time, good experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
CFood & Travel Inc - a month ago
The animals were undeniably cute and it was fun to see native species up close but the whole place felt completely run down. Enclosures looked tired, signage was faded, and the overall atmosphere could really use some love.
Glad I went, but I wouldn’t rush back unless there’s a major upgrade.
Jenny Schmedt auf der Günne - a week ago
LOVED IT!
Koalas everywhere!
Wallabies everywhere!
All Australian local animals!
You get to pet some of them! But don’t overfeed them. I would recommend one cup per group. They won’t stop eating!
Too adorable!
HJ Marshall - a month ago
One the most well laid out park with great variety of species. Kids love it, parents will love it. Don’t miss the close encounter with Koalas and Kangaroos!
Pro Tip: Go early or reserve your kangaroo feeding cups. Carrying them will make your kids so happy.
Munjal Vaidya - a month 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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