Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary — Attraction in Mole Creek

My fiance and I saw the signs for the park on the way to Cradle Mountain and decided to stop, even though it wasn't even 9am. It was wonderful!

First, we arrived a little before opening but the keeper let us in, saying we could pay on the way out - he even gave us a bowl of feed for the kangaroos. We loved seeing all the animals, and found the natural environment with tree branches, grass and so on better than the cold, human-designed paths and such for tourists. We were glad the focus was on the animals and their care, not the tourists and visitors.

All the animals were lovely, and we spent lots of time with the kangaroos, even getting to see some joeys poking out of the pouch! On the way out, the kind woman at reception said she'd let us hold Maggie the wombat if she (Maggie) was okay with it, and we both got to cradle her and she closed her eyes sleepily. It was a magical experience, and my fiance (who is English) who hadn't even seen a wombat in real life was really happy.

The people were wonderful, and the fact that the park takes in mainly orphaned animals was heart-warming; clearly they are interested in the welfare of animals and not just breeding (common) wildlife to get more tourists.

I highly, highly recommend this park, but keep in mind it's designed for animals, not just for photo opportunities for humans. Being self-funded their priority is the animals, and the facilities for humans are quite adequate. In a few years we'll certainly be bringing our children along, and if a few grazes for clumsy little ones is the price they pay for the experience, then we're more than happy for them...

Trowunna Sanctuary is an exceptional wildlife sanctuary with a focus on the Tasmanian devil, and it offers an incredible experience for an affordable price. With an entry fee of less than 30 bucks, visitors can embark on daily free tours guided by knowledgeable experts. These tours provide an up-close encounter with remarkable creatures like wombats and Tasmanian devils, allowing visitors to pet and interact with them.

The dedication and professionalism displayed by the staff at Trowunna Sanctuary are commendable. They not only facilitate these unforgettable encounters but also educate visitors about the risks posed by cats to wildlife. By raising awareness about the dangers of toxoplasmosis, they highlight the need to keep cats from roaming freely, as they can pose a significant threat to kangaroos, koalas, and Tasmanian devils.

For a small additional fee, visitors can purchase food to feed the park's wildlife. This offers a unique opportunity to interact with kangaroos, which are accustomed to being fed by people and pose no danger.

Trowunna Sanctuary is an exceptional sanctuary that combines education, conservation, and hands-on experiences. It's a place where visitors can connect with fascinating creatures and support their conservation efforts—a truly worthwhile and memorable experience for animal lovers and nature...

On our way we saw the sanctuary and we decided to stop here.

Make sure to get in time for the interaction tour, we went on the 1 pm tour and that was the highlight of our visit. As it was quite hot most animals were hiding which is understandable. We got to see plenty of Tasmanian devils though, and wombat Wilma, and a few birds. Great seating areas for lunch just outside the park. We felt a bit ripped off as we bought a bag of pellets but when we got down to the kangeroo feeding area then it was big buckets near the area with pellets people were taking for "free" to feed the animals. Anyway the money goes to the sanctuary... The amazing this is that there were not a lot of people and there are SO many kangaroos.. I love them!!! They are very cute and funny. There are kangaroos, tasmanian devils, wombats, a lot of birds and so much more!! This is designed for the animals. Those that a rebilatated and those that can't. They are well cared for animals and the visitors help. This is by far my favourite wildlife experience that we have been on and hope that by attending we help this beautiful organisation continue the important work that they are doing. I would visit again. :) Thanks...