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A new world of wildlife adventures await you in the PICTURESQUE Hunter valley. Captivating animal species from around the world are guaranteeD to delight
Let our Meerkats, Marmosets, Big Cats and Alligators make your Hunter Valley getaway the best one yet
Rooted in a deep commitment to providing a sanctuary for the world's most endangered and captivating species, our park is a home to a remarkable array, including binturongs, lions, rare birdlife, Australian native animals and more. A local favourite for over 30 years, Hunter Valley Wildlife Park has now evolved to be one of Australia's most diverse collections of rare and endangered species from across the globe.
become an explorer
When it comes to visiting, once is never enough!
Unleash boundless adventures with the Ultimate Explorer Annual Pass - discover over 3000 animals in 3 parks across New South Wales - from meerkats in the Hunter Valley, the gorillas at Mogo and the quokkas at Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park and so much more!
There's over $330 in Ultimate Explorer member benefits included for FREE!
UP-CLOSE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
BE INSPIRED IN THE CLOSENESS OF UNIQUE AND FASCINATING WILDLIFE
Our up close animal encounters bring you the joy of being in an animal's world.
Buddy up with a Hunter Valley Wildlife Park keeper to meet our family of Meerkats, sit with our Squirrel Monkeys or if you really want to walk on the wild side, you can feed our lovely lions!
Plus there's more to discover at Mogo Wildlife Park and Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Parks too - sign up as an Ultimate Explorer and have a year of wildlife amazement!
We love all animals and
we’re dedicated to sharing that passion with you and our community
We Care
We're doing our part to protect the species of our natural world and nurture a deep respect in society for animals of all kinds.
Conservation
we diligently care for over 200 animals on our expansive grounds, contributing significantly to the preservation of their populations threatened by habitat destruction worldwide.
COMMUNITY
WE WELCOME PEOPLE ALL PEOPLE TO OUR PARK TO LEARN ABOUT AND EXPERIENCE THE WONDERS OF OUR ANIMALS. PLAN YOUR NEXT EVENT WITH US, AND GIVE YOUR GUESTS MEANINGFUL MOMENTS THEY'LL TREASURE ALWAYS
Our Animals come first
We're proud to be custodians of over 200 Animals from Australia and around the world
Hunter Valley Wildlife Park, a part of Australian Wildlife Parks, is committed to preserving wildlife and ensuring a high quality of life for the animals in our care. Our animals will ALWAYS come first, so we ask you to treat all of our animals with the uttermost respect while you're enjoying our Wildlife Parks.
Dingo
Dingoes do not bark as is the case with domestic dogs. The alpha male and female will usually be the only breeding pair in the pack, with other subordinate members assisting in the rearing of pups.
AMERICAN ALLIGATOR
Early in the morning the alligator moat may seem eerily empty, with only eyes and nostrils breaking the surface. Once the sun rises, the basking giants create an entirely different scene.
Binturong
Binturongs, with their prehensile tails, dark fur, and mysterious demeanor, appear almost mythical, evoking a sense of enchantment and intrigue.
BLACK-HANDED SPIDER MONKEY
With long limbs and prehensile tails, spider monkeys are expert climbers. Watching them traverse great heights, swinging and leaping with effortless grace, their agility is undeniable.
Tasmanian Devil
Tasmanian Devils are primarily solitary animals, living in territories that may intersect other individual’s territories. Each territory will have 3-4 dens, which can be utilised for years, especially by females with young.
AMERICAN ALLIGATOR
An alligator's tail is very powerful and can propel them through the water, but being solid muscle makes them heavy and slower on the land
MEERKAT
The role of ‘sentry’ is crucial to a meerkat mob’s safety and security. Always vigilant, the sentry stands guard, scanning the surroundings for danger while the rest of the group foragers without fear of predators.
DROMEDARY CAMEL
The Domedary Camel has a single hump, which stores fat the Camel can break down when resources are scarce.
Wombat
Common Wombats are a short, robust marsupial native to south-east Australia and Tasmania
Koala
Koalas are not a bear, but are in fact a marsupial. Koalas have thick fur that ranges from very light to very dark grey on the head and body, with white patching on the bottom, chest and ears.
GIRAFFE
Gotti, our first giraffe calf born at Hunter Valley Wildlife Park, is full of curiosity and confidence. Under his mother’s watchful eye, he loves to run and explore his habitat with boundless energy.
PLAINS ZEBRA
Zebras are a highly social species, living in complex social systems. See zebra herds in NSW at Mogo Wildlife Park and Hunter Valley Wildlife Park
Lion
Lions can run at about 55km/h but their prey average around 80km/h, they must get as close as possible to their dinner without being seen
Lorikeet
Calling all bird lovers to our walk through Lorikeet enclosure. Enjoy our stunning Lorikeets flying around and possibly even landing on you!
RING-TAILED LEMUR
Ring Tiled Lemurs 'sun worship' which means they face their tummies to the sun and stretch their arms out wide to warm themselves up.
get closer at our Sister Parks
our three parks all an easy drive from Sydney, and there’s endless opportunities for you to see more of your favourite animals from all over Australia, and across the globe.
Hunter Valley Wildlife Park is very proud of its sister parks - Featherdale Wildlife Park and Mogo Wildlife Park. As a group we can focus on supporting even more threatened species, and importantly, it gives YOU a chance to discover more of NSW without heading too far from the city.
Hunter Valley Wildlife Park is under two hours drive from most of greater Sydney, while Mogo Wildlife Park is just 4 hours drive from the Southern Suburbs of Sydney.
Set yourself a goal to visit them all in 2024, and do it in style with one of our Ultimate Explorer Annual Passes, giving you and your family access to lots of added extras and savings from all of our parks.
LEARNING FOR LIFE with education adventures
Hunter Valley Wildlife park is the perfect venue for school excursion For Newcastle, the central Coast and Hunter Valley Based schools
Our new learning program HUNTER WILDLIFE EDUCATION ADVENTURES has been designed to be more engaging for students and teachers, provide more access to both our animals, and the knowledge of our passionate keepers.
Education Adventures is tailor-made for ES1 and S1 students, however all learners are welcome! Self-guided student pricing is available for other age groups, TAFE and university students, special needs groups and international ESL student groups.
Continue your child's learning opportunities through the school holidays as well with our popular Zookeeper for a Day program (for children aged 8-11).
GIFT CARDS TO MAKE THEM SMILE
SHARE THE WONDERS OF any of our wildlife parks WITH YOUR LOVED ONES
An Australian Wildlife Parks gift card is a great way to treat someone special to a great day out, or why not spoil them even further! You can gift a personalised animal encounter, or even an annual pass to our Explorer Club!
Gift cards are available for Hunter Valley Wildlife Park, Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park and Mogo Wildlife Park on the South Coast of NSW.
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