Date opened 1989 Land area 5 acres (2.0 ha) Opened 1989 Phone +61 2 6585 1060 | Location Port Macquarie NSW No. of species 50+ Area 2 ha Number of species 50 | |
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Memberships Zoo and Aquarium Association Website www.billabongkoala.com.au Address 61 Billabong Dr, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia Hours Open today · 9AM–5PMThursday9AM–5PMFriday9AM–5PMSaturday9AM–5PMSunday9AM–5PMMonday9AM–5PMTuesday9AM–5PMWednesday9AM–5PM Similar Sea Acres National Park, Tacking Point Lighthouse, Roto House - NSW Nati, Hastings River, Timbertown Profiles | ||
Billabong koala and wildlife park port macquarie new south wales australia
Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park is a 5-acre (2.0 ha) wildlife park and koala breeding center located in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia. It was opened in 1989, and features a wide variety of Australian and exotic animals. It is known worldwide as a breeding centre for koalas.
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- Billabong koala and wildlife park port macquarie new south wales australia
- History
- Exhibits
- Education
- Conservation
- References
History
The park was opened in 1989, and was a major breeding centre for koalas. Starting in 2005, new ownership of the park has seen it move from simply breeding koalas to a more common wildlife park.
Exhibits
The park contains a number of native and exotic animals.
The park also contains picnic barbecues, gardens, and billabongs (small lakes) covered with water lilies and stocked with koi carp. It also features a cafe in the main entrance building.
Education
The park has a number of education talks through the day including a koala photo session.
Conservation
The park breeds koalas to send to other zoos in the Australasian breeding program.
In 2011 the park joined the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) and has participated in a number of species management programs including koalas and snow leopards.