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WE CARE FOR ALL ANIMALS

Hunter Valley Wildlife Park IS DEDICATED TO THE WELFARE OF ALL ANIMALS.

We extend a warm welcome to everyone to join us in our park, where the enchanting world of animals from across the globe and Australia awaits. Delve into the wonders of our diverse wildlife, for we firmly believe that through wildlife education, we lay the cornerstone for impactful and positive change. Australian Wildlife Parks cares for over 3000 across its iconic parks - Mogo Wildlife Park, Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park and Hunter Valley Wildlife Park. Here's some of the species that you'll meet when you visit us at Hunter Valley Wildlife Park (Some individuals live at our sister parks, so why not become an Ultimate Explorer to discover them all!)

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Dingo

Canis lupus

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.

Status: Vulnerable

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BLACK-HANDED SPIDER MONKEY

Ateles geoffroyi

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.

Status: Endangered

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MEERKAT

Suricata suricatta

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.

Status: Least Concern

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GIRAFFE

Giraffa camelopardalis

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.

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DROMEDARY CAMEL

Camelus dromedarius

The Domedary Camel has a single hump, which stores fat the Camel can break down when resources are scarce.

Status: Least Concern

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Tasmanian Devil

Sarcophilus harrisii

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.

Status: Critically Endangered

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Lion

Panthera leo

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

Status: Endangered

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Wombat

Vombatus ursinus

Common Wombats are a short, robust marsupial native to south-east Australia and Tasmania

Status: Endangered

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Binturong

Arcticitis Benturong

Binturongs, with their prehensile tails, dark fur, and mysterious demeanor, appear almost mythical, evoking a sense of enchantment and intrigue.

Status: Vulnerable

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PLAINS ZEBRA

Equus burchellii

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

Status: Least Concern

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RING-TAILED LEMUR

Lemur catta

Ring Tiled Lemurs 'sun worship' which means they face their tummies to the sun and stretch their arms out wide to warm themselves up.

Status: Endangered

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Lorikeet

Triglossus aematodus

Calling all bird lovers to our walk through Lorikeet enclosure. Enjoy our stunning Lorikeets flying around and possibly even landing on you!

Status: Least Concern

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AMERICAN ALLIGATOR

Alligator mississippiensis.

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.

Status: Least Concern

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Koala

Phascolartctos cinereus

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.

Status: Vulnerable

OUR ANIMALS ALWAYS COME FIRST

These are some Animals in our care, arranged by conservation and endangerment status:

Critically ENDANGERED

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Tasmanian Devil

Endangered

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BLACK-HANDED SPIDER MONKEY

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RING-TAILED LEMUR

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Lion

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Wombat

Vulnerable

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Binturong

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Koala

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Dingo

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