Exclusive Keeper Tour

Experience Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park like never before with our Exclusive Zookeeper Tour—a 90-minute, fully immersive, behind-the-scenes adventure designed for wildlife lovers seeking a truly special experience! Led by an expert zookeeper, this bespoke tour provides unparalleled access to the world’s largest collection of Australian animals, with each experience tailored to your interests for an unforgettable journey into the heart of the animal kingdom.

Get up close with koalas, quokkas, kangaroos, echidnas, penguins, and more as you explore areas normally off-limits to the public. Step inside the Reptile Pavilion, the Veterinary Block and penguin enclosure, gaining rare insights into the lives of these incredible creatures. Whether you're an avid animal enthusiast or celebrating a special occasion, this tour offers a once-in-a-lifetime connection to Australia’s most iconic wildlife!

Experience Inclusions:

  • Exclusive 90-minute guided tour of Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park with an expert zookeeper, who will customise your experience based on your group’s interests.
  • Personal koala experience, where you can pat a koala and take home a free souvenir photo pack.
  • A tour of our critical care and hand raising area, the Veterinary Block.
  • Behind-the-scenes access at the Reptile Pavilion, offering the chance to pat or hold a snake and lizard – a truly thrilling adventure.
  • Private access to the penguin enclosure, for the perfect opportunity to capture incredible photos with these adorable flightless birds.
  • Get up close to Bruiser, the mighty Saltwater Crocodile, from a safe and private viewpoint on the Crocodile Deck, offering unbeatable views and photo opportunities.
  • Interaction with kangaroos, quokkas, pademelons, and wallabies, where you’ll even have the chance to hand-feed them.
  • Gain insider knowledge with personalised talks from keepers about iconic Australian species, including koalas, penguins, dingoes, tree kangaroos, birds and so much more!
  • A Featherdale gift bag for each guest to take home.
  • Park admission

The Exclusive Zookeeper Tour is an experience of a lifetime - as guests will get closer to Australian native wildlife in the most intimate and informative way possible. The tour offers flexible start times, with guests able to choose from 9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, or 2:00pm. Each tour accommodates up to 6 guests.

Please note, this experience is open to individuals aged 6 and above. Children between 6 and 15 must be accompanied by a fully paid adult participant.

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*Tour inclusions are subject to change depending on the welfare of the animals.

Exclusive Keeper Tour DETAILS

PRice

$799

AGE GROUP

6+

Accessibility

Limited Accessibility Options

MAXIMUM NUMBERS

6

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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Exclusive Keeper Tour

Experience Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park like never before with our Exclusive Zookeeper Tour—a 90-minute, fully immersive, behind-the-scenes adventure designed for wildlife lovers seeking a truly special experience!

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