🇦🇺 Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens: A Hidden Wildlife Gem

🐨 "Where koalas nap 5 minutes from downtown, and admission costs just your smile!" 🌟 Why This Mini Zoo Wows Totally FREE 💚 30+ native species: Koalas, kangaroos, emus + rare squirrel gliders Perfectly pint-sized – explore in 1hr (no tired-kid meltdowns!) 🦘 Animal Encounters Koala breakfast time (9:30 AM daily) – watch them munch eucalyptus 🍃 Walk-through kangaroo enclosure (selfies allowed!) 🤳 "Meet the Keeper" talks at 11 AM (kids get to touch snake skins!) 🐍 🍽️ Nearby Perks ☕ Botanic Gardens Café Babyccinos + kangaroo-shaped cookies 🦘🍪 Shaded patio overlooking the duck pond 🛝 Adventure Playground Mini flying fox + water play area (pack swimsuits in summer!) 📸 Pro Tips Go early – animals are most active before 11 AM 🌅 Stroller-friendly paths (even the wombat exhibit!) 👶 Don’t miss the 1900s pioneer village next door (free too!) #WaggaWagga #FreeAttractions #FamilyTravel