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Koala Experience at the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
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Step inside the koala enclosure at The Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the beautiful Ballina hinterland, for a special private encounter with Arni, the resident male koala. Guided by one of the sanctuary's experienced mammal keepers, guests will discover what makes Arni so unique while learning more about koalas in the wild and how to help protect them.
This intimate experience offers a rare opportunity to connect with Arni and deepen one's understanding of these iconic Australian animals in a serene hinterland setting.
Age: Participants must be aged 5 years or older and supervised by an adult. Limit: Maximum of two people per encounter.
Conditions: In accordance with NSW law, it is illegal to hold koalas. For this reason — and for Arni's safety — guests are not permitted to touch or hold him.
Koala encounters are limited to one experience per day, and advance bookings are strongly recommended to secure availability. Please note that park entry is not included in the encounter price.
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Koala Experience at the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Step inside the Koala encloser and meet Arni, the male koala in this special private experience with one of the mammal keepers. You'll learn all about Arni and what makes him so special. You'll also learn more about koalas in the wild and how to protect them. Don't miss this rare opportunity to bond with Arni and expand your koala knowledge at The Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Book your experience
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Reviews & Ratings
Kaz
Google review
Best coffee we've ever had. Great stop off if you're travelling through. There's a wide range of treats available and some fabulous foodie items instore to buy. The kiddos will love the toy selection. And if you need petrol it's just a short trip across to Tintenbar Store.
Paz
Google review
WOW 😍 what an amazing day! For the very affordable price of entry, you get all of the amazing talks and up close experiences included. I came for the kangaroos and this place did not disappoint! Was able to feed them, stroke them and even see a baby Joey up close! The staff are so knowledgeable and friendly and the cafe, gift shop and car park areas are all modern and clean. Overall this place is a MUST if visiting Byron. Thank you guys for an unforgettable experience x x x
tigesinaus
Google review
Pretty good. Has a reptile display, goats to feed and some rabbits and Guinea pigs that have petting sessions. There is a decent outdoor playground, free mini golf and a small water park feature. Good for a couple of hours with the kids. Relatively pricey for the available attractions ($70+ for 2 kids and 1 adult).
Alex
Google review
Great stop for road trips and charging! Super nice cafe, store, chargers and facilities. I hope we have a chance to checkout the sanctuary on our next big trip.
Nicole Gale
Google review
Thank you for your response, when passing through next time we will definitely pop in as it is a favourite. And we have always had a great experience in the pass Pass reivew 13th dec Upon our arrival at 2:20 PM, during a coastal journey, we intended to charge our vehicle and have lunch. We were informed at the counter that the kitchen was closed and the register had been reconciled, preventing us from ordering food from the display. However, we were advised that beverages could be processed through an alternative register. Several other patrons were also present, seemingly inquiring about the kitchen's operational status. Our review of your website indicated a closing time of 4:00 PM. We recommend updating your cafe hours online to reflect current operational times.
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Phone
1300 945 354Website
Visit websiteWhere you'll be
419 Hinterland Way
Knockrow NSW 2479