Featherdale Wildlife Park

Featherdale Wildlife Park is educational and fun for the whole family

A Koala Bear checking out the view from a tree at Featherdale Wildlife Park
A Koala Bear checking out the view from a tree at Featherdale Wildlife Park cc licensed photo by Big Blue Ocean

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: Yes

Featherdale 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 4.4 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating This is by far one of the BEST wildlife park i have ever been to! The canary section is outstanding and probably hold the most I've seen in one park. The workers are knowledgeable and very helpful. The experience with the Koalas was quick but memorable. Didn't feel rushed at all. I encourage everyone to visit this place as you will not be disappointed at all!
Deejay C - 3 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating Great park to see all the Australian wild animals. My kids absolutely loved it. They allow feeding the kangaroos which you can buy at the entrance counter. You can take pictures with the koala and touch it while doing so but better to book it as it can get busy. You get a tiny book to stamp the main attractions along the way.
anam mansoor - 3 weeks ago

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4 Star Rating Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park offers a wonderful experience, especially if you’re interested in feeding kangaroos or getting up close with various animals. However, if you’re not driving, getting there can be a bit inconvenient. We relied on public transport, and the only bus to the park had a long wait time. We visited on a weekend, and it was quite crowded—some of the kangaroos seemed full and weren’t interested in taking food from us. Despite this, we still recommend visiting, especially on non-peak days, to fully enjoy the experience without the crowds.
Daniel - 2 weeks ago

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5 Star Rating There are more kangaroos than tourists. The area is not very crowded, clean, and easy to park. This zoo is located as part of the Blue Mountains. You can spend an extra 4 dollars to buy a cup of food for the kangaroos and feed them. Koalas are still on the trees, sleeping and daydreaming. The blue-colored bird is the heaviest bird in Australia and is also related to the Emu. It's amazing!
jessie Wang - a month ago

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5 Star Rating Featherdales is wicked fun! You get to interact with the animals and feed the kangaroos. If you love birds they have a wide variety of them with descriptions. The baby roos wander around and are very friendly. The larger kangaroos are friendly too and quite laid back. Staff is friendly and helpful. They have a food dispenser when you can fill up your cups and stations to leave your empty cups. There is a souvenir shop with lots of fun gift ideas for loved ones when you are done visiting with the wildlife.
Ricardo - a month ago

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Directions

Train Line Nearest Station Walking Time
T1 Western Line or Intercity Blue Mountains LineCentral Station to Blacktown or Doonside20 minutes from Doonside or transfer to bus #725 at Blacktown
T1 North Shore & Northern LineTownhall or Wynyard Station to Blacktown or Doonside Station20 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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