Featherdale Wildlife Park
Featherdale Wildlife Park is educational and fun for the whole family
From humble beginnings as a poultry farm, Featherdale Wildlife Park opened in 1972 and has since become one of the premier private zoos in Australia. In 1998 the park was upgraded with a new entrance and displays that better represent the natural habitats of the resident wildlife.
Visitors to the park will love the opportunity to interact with Australia's famed Koalas and Kangaroos. See and learn about a variety of reptiles including snakes in the Reptile Pavilion. The park is also home to a wide range of very colourful birds.
Featherdale Wildlife Park places a strong emphasis on education and conservation. They are a world leader in captive breeding programs and they operate an educational program for school students from the surrounding area.
More than just animals, there are a wide variety of native plants that beautify the walkways and animal habitats throughout the park.
Amenities in the park include two picnic areas, a restaurant and a gift shop. Be sure to bring your camera.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesFeatherdale Wildlife Park Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: 217 Kildare Rd, Doonside NSW 2767, Australia
Phone: (02) 9622 1644
Official Website: Featherdale Wildlife Park
Featherdale Wildlife Park Reviews
Rated out of 5
I went to this zoo as part of a Blue Mountains tour group. Initially, I was skeptical, but I was very happy I went to this compact zoo. It's dense. There are multiple animals everywhere you look..I enjoyed seeing a lot of cassowaries, birds, and kangaroos. We bought food to feed to the kangaroos, but it was near the end of the day so most of them were sleeping off a day of free food from eager tourists, so maybe skip the food if you're going at the end of the day.
Sara Hawes - a week ago
The best zoo in Sydney! In here, you can safely pat and feed wombat and kangaroo! I would definitely go again and have fun with these adorable animals!
Tips ✨
It will be better to visit in the morning, it’s the time all the animals are awake and eager for food! By the noon or afternoon, most of them are full and sleeping!
For those are thinking about take photos with koala in a group, purchasing the standard package will be fine. The general admission + photo with koala $58 is for individual only.
Each photo package will include
- 2 coupon of free soft drink if purchase any food at their cafe (don’t forget this if you plan to have lunch there!)
- 2 coupons of free postcard if purchase over $20 at their gift shop and
- 2 free ticket for kids
Hokei Chiu - 3 weeks ago
Lots of opportunities to get up close and personal with the animals. The kangaroos let us feed them and pet them. We added on the koala photo, which I highly recommend. Saw some very unique animals, including a tasmanian devil and birds I've never seen before
Sue Oehler - 3 weeks ago
This is by far one of the BEST wildlife park i have ever been to! The canary section is outstanding and probably hold the most I've seen in one park. The workers are knowledgeable and very helpful. The experience with the Koalas was quick but memorable. Didn't feel rushed at all.
I encourage everyone to visit this place as you will not be disappointed at all!
Deejay C - 2 months ago
Great park to see all the Australian wild animals. My kids absolutely loved it. They allow feeding the kangaroos which you can buy at the entrance counter. You can take pictures with the koala and touch it while doing so but better to book it as it can get busy. You get a tiny book to stamp the main attractions along the way.
anam mansoor - 2 months ago
Directions
| Train Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| T1 Western Line or Intercity Blue Mountains Line | Central Station to Blacktown or Doonside | 20 minutes from Doonside or transfer to bus #725 at Blacktown |
| T1 North Shore & Northern Line | Townhall or Wynyard Station to Blacktown or Doonside Station | 20 minutes from Doonside or transfer to bus #725 at Blacktown |
How to get to Featherdale Wildlife Park by Train
By Train and Bus: From Central Station take the T1 Western Line or Intercity Blue Mountains Line to Blacktown Station. From Townhall Station take a T1 North Shore & Northern Line to Blacktown Station. Look for bus stand #9 in the bus loop immediately north of the station and board the next #725 bus for the 10 minute ride to the gate of the Featherdale Wildlife Centre. The #725 bus service ranges from every 15 minutes to once an hour depending on the time of day. Most of the day you can count on a bus at least every half hour.
By Train and Walking: From Central Station take the T1 Western line to Doonside Station. From Townhall Station take the T1 North Shore & Northern Line to Doonside Station. Not all trains stop at Doonside so be sure yours does, otherwise get off at Blacktown and proceed according to the train and bus directions above. Exit the station to the southside. Walk south (away from the tracks on Doonside Road then go left on Kildare Road to the gate of the Featherdale Wildlife Centre (about 1 mile or 20 minutes walking time).
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