Cleland Wildlife Park Experience

Adelaide 5 hours

Take a walk on the wild side and engage with Australia’s unique and curious wildlife on this day tour from Adelaide!

Cleland Wildlife Park, nestled within the beautiful Cleland Conservation Park just 30 minutes from the city center, offers an unforgettable wildlife experience. Immerse yourself in a natural bush environment while exploring over 130 species of native wildlife. Highlights include a Koala close-up experience and the chance to hand-feed kangaroos and potoroos—both must-do activities!

Key Features of the Tour:

  • Personalized Experience: Enjoy a small group tour for a tailored and intimate visit.
  • All-Inclusive: Entry to Cleland Wildlife Park, a complimentary bag of animal food, park orientation, and return transfers are included.
  • Scenic Drive: Travel through the Adelaide Hills and stop at Mount Lofty Summit to take in breathtaking panoramic views of Adelaide and the coastline.
  • Self-Guided Discovery Trails: Ample time to explore the park’s trails at your own pace and interact with free-roaming wildlife.
  • Interactive Experiences:
    • Learn from Cleland park keepers during engaging talks at feeding times.
    • Visit the Ocean to Outback Interpretive Centre, showcasing nocturnal animals, reptiles, and South Australia’s ecosystems.
    • Choose from two Koala encounters:
      • Koala Close-Up Experience: Meet, touch, and photograph a koala (included in the entry fee).
      • Koala Holding Experience: Hold a koala and receive a professional photograph (additional fee, subject to park availability).

Highlights of Your Visit:

  1. Mount Lofty Summit:

    • Begin your journey with a stop at the highest point in the Adelaide Hills (710m). Enjoy stunning views over Adelaide and the Gulf St. Vincent.
  2. Cleland Wildlife Park:

    • Set within a 35-hectare natural bushland, Cleland offers open spaces with minimal enclosures.
    • Home to kangaroos, emus, dingoes, Tasmanian devils, wallabies, and more!
    • Hand-feed friendly animals such as kangaroos, wallabies, and emus.
  3. Immersive Wildlife Encounters:

    • Visit wetlands teeming with pelicans, cormorants, and other waterbirds.
    • Interact with free-roaming animals in their natural habitat for a deeply engaging experience.
  4. Interactive Keeper Talks:

    • Learn about the park’s diverse species and observe animals in action during scheduled talks.
  5. Additional Activities:

    • Hold a reptile for a hands-on encounter.
    • Bring a picnic lunch or sample South Australian produce at the Cleland Café.

Cleland Wildlife Park provides a one-of-a-kind experience, combining education, conservation, and unforgettable encounters with native Australian wildlife. Don’t miss this incredible adventure!

Note: Availability of the Koala holding experience is at the park’s discretion.


105-111, Franklin Street, Adelaide, 5000, City of Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia, Adelaide, South Australia Get directions
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