Cleland Wildlife Park

Cleland Wildlife Park is in the Adelaide Hills, about 19 kilometres south-east of Adelaide. It brings you close to Australian animals including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, emus and birds, with many moving through spacious habitats. Keeper talks and feeding sessions add context to what you see, and a map helps you plan around them. There is also an on-site café for a break. The wildlife park is a separate, ticketed visit from the surrounding conservation park and its walking trails.

Animals and habitats

Cleland Wildlife Park gives you the chance to see Australian wildlife at close range. Animals include koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, emus, wombats, dingoes, reptiles and birds. Many move through spacious habitats, and some are not behind fences. Follow the paths through the park and read the information provided in each area.

Approach animals quietly and calmly. An animal food pack is available to support feeding encounters; kangaroos and wallabies are among the animals visitors feed. Emus can be messy eaters, so take care when offering food.

Talks and planning your visit

Keeper talks and feeding sessions provide more detail about the animals. Pick up a map at the entrance and use it to find the schedule and plan your route. Koalas are shown at close quarters during set periods in the day, though the exact session times should be checked on the day.

The park has an on-site café for a meal or a quick break. Cleland Wildlife Park sits within the wider Cleland Conservation Park, which has separate walking and cycling trails. The wildlife park requires a paid ticket; the conservation park is a separate experience.