Hunter Valley Wildlife Park — Attraction in Nulkaba

It really lacks that feeling of fun and excitement that a Zoo normally makes you and especially the children feel.. you get through the park very quickly..

I understand that it's a smaller park but some major improvements are needed here for its own benefits..

The animals are almost dormant all of the time. We have not yet seen any of the Lions roam or walk around in ANY of our visits including this one again!! The giraffes are always up in the back corner. We are starting to think all the crocodiles are stone as they seem to be laying in the same spot as they were the last time visited.. (we know they probably aren't but....)

I suggest some informative talks and shows at some of the enclosures, feeding time with the crocs and other animals.. maybe some fun stuff for kids to interact with.. walk around with the Koalas 🐨, just anything!!

I find enclosures are boring and very desert 🏜 looking with the bare minimal.. It makes you feel sorry for some of the animals in way that they are just stuck behind a fence or glass wall.. some we wondered where their water supply was!!!

The Cafe staff are very friendly and the food is cooked quickly. Nice area with covered bench tables to sit at near the Cafe to have a bite to eat or rest. The park entry fees are very expensive for what's on offer.. We love to support our local venues but we do leave quite disappointed each visit here... but we do...

Hunter Valley Wildlife Park is a wonderful place to visit if you are a nature lover or just looking for a fun day out. The staff at the park are amazing, friendly, and knowledgeable, and they go above and beyond to make sure that visitors have a great experience. From feeding the squirrel monkeys to seeing the majestic lion, giraffes, and meerkats, there is plenty to see and do at this park.

One of the highlights of the park is the opportunity to feed kangaroos, which is an unforgettable experience that visitors of all ages will enjoy. Additionally, visitors can also see a wide variety of other animals, including Koloa, meerkats, and giraffes. The park provides an up-close and personal experience with these animals, allowing visitors to learn about their behaviors and habitats.

Another great aspect of the park is that visitors can bring their own food and cook at the barbecue facilities provided or visit the onsite café for refreshments. This makes it a great place for a picnic or a day out with family and friends.

Overall, Hunter Valley Wildlife Park is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for an unforgettable wildlife experience. The park's great staff, diverse range of animals, and unique opportunities to feed and interact with them make it a perfect day out for people...

My partner and I went to the zoo for my birthday, thinking it would be very small and only take an hour or 2 out of our day and have some basic animals and enclosures.

We were wrong, it was brilliant!

We ended up staying for the better part of 5 hours. It was larger than we imagined, and the animal talks were spaced evenly and well timed. All the keepers were super knowledgeable about their animals and had time to answer any questions and chat. They were really friendly also!

Since tourist season had finished there weren't many people there either, so there were no crowds to battle with, and we had no difficulty getting up close to the enclosures.

We did visit on quite a hot day and definitely didn't take enough water. There are cool drinks available for purchase etc but I'd recommend making sure you have plenty of iced water, especially if you're taking children in the middle of the day. Also be sure to keep up with sunscreen applications, I got a little burnt because I lost track of time and we were standing in the sun quite a lot.

Overall it was an incredibly positive experience for only $30 and we will visit again if we come back to the Hunter Valley!

Thanks to all the keepers and staff for making our visit...