Get in touch with wildlife at Maru where you can interact and hand-feed many of the animals. Enjoy hand feeding the kangaroos and wallabies, including rare albinos as you stroll through their free-range habitat. See koalas, quokkas, wombats, echidnas, Tasmanian Devils, dingoes, a cassowary, a crocodile, reptiles and more in the animal park.
For an engaging wildlife experience, don't miss Maru's interactive keeper talks and wildlife presentations, led by our passionate keeper team. These daily experiences offer fascinating insights into animal behaviour, care and conservation, helping visitors connect more deeply with Australia's unique wildlife.
Maru also operates a wildlife shelter, playing an important behind-the-scenes role in the rescue, care and rehabilitation of native animals and supporting broader conservation efforts in the region.
Also featured in the all-weather wildlife auditorium is Maru's famous sheep shearing show, a fun and authentic demonstration of traditional Australian farming life.
Feed a koala, get up close to a quokka, join the pack of dingoes or slither up next to a python snake. It's all possible during special close encounters at Maru. Bring your camera and take advantage of the ample photo opportunities or have a professional photo taken as a souvenir of your experience.
An award-winning business proudly founded, owned and operated by the Heffer family, at Maru they personally take the time to ensure you enjoy your visit.
