Kyabram Fauna Park

I personally didn't have any expectations of this park. On first impressions I was thinking, this place is pretty sparse and small. But the grounds are quite beautiful and we got to see some great animals. We even got to actually witness two wild turtles lay eggs in the garden beds which was special. Staff were exceptionally warm and friendly. There was a scavenger hunt running which provided a challenge for the kids and adults alike. And the kids absolutely loved the water play area, I was really impressed with how it was designed. Cafe is decent. The 'gift shop' is small, it isn't really a shop, just some token items on either side of the walkway but that's not the point of coming to the park. Overall my family of 4 had a really enjoyable afternoon.

For a little zoo you really cant fault it. Is it worth visiting 100%, less crowded than the big zoos and you get to see some of the same animals. The Meerkats are the main attraction, couldn't get the little man away and you can actually sit and enjoy without be nudged or squashed. In addition the water fun park they have is something you wont see anywhere else, especially on a hot summers day perfect for families with children. The Cafe was nice with fresh fruit available for little ones and a viewing mirror to the Meerkat enclosure, there was also a kids play area which is not fully stocked but enough to keep the small ones occupied while waiting for food. Perfect for those who are in Echuca/Moama with a 30min drive as thats where we came from. I wouldn't drive 3 hours to see it but if your close by definitely put it on the to do list. Also hats off to them for recognising DVA White and Gold card holders and also being very polite and recognising our service.

A nice little zoo, its quite small compared to the three other zoos, but still enjoyable in its own right. We came down from Echuca and it was a worth a visit. Lots of native animals to see and well maintained. Zoo is very quiet so you get to see the animals up close and don't have to wait in any queus, its like a miniature version of Healsville sanctuary. Some of the animals were getting treated and weren't available but the majority were there. All in all a good day out for the kids but has potential to become bigger and better in the future.

Beautifully set out and the place was clean. Pity that there’s a distinct lack of fauna there. I have a zoos membership, but it’s a long drive from Melbourne to find empty enclosures.