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Local refugee families enjoy an outing on the WILD SIDE!

Manyumba And Daughter Croc

The group includes families who have recently arrived from Africa and SE Asia. Their excursion to Billabong Sanctuary was hosted by the Vincentian Refugee assistance Programme The St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) provides assistance to migrants and refugees in Queensland including emergency relief and referral to other services. Everyone had so much fun getting […]

NEW!! Meet the Meerkats Personal Encounter!

Meet The Meerkats

We are excited to   offer an unforgettable opportunity for YOU to get up close and personal with our mischievous meerkats! Sit with them in their enclosure, offer them some of their favourite food—and be prepared to have them climb all over you and entertain you with their antics! You’re welcome to take selfies, or hand […]

New Face in the Mob: Say G’Day to Ranger Nathalie!

Nathalie

After studying biology and wildlife management in her native Netherlands, Nathalie moved to Australia for greater opportunities to work with animals. She has been a guide in the Daintree, a supervisor for tree kangaroo rescue, and a keeper for birds and mammals at Wildlife Habitat, Port Douglas. This is her first week here with us, […]

What a Beauty!

Panoptes 3

Not all animals at Billabong are found within enclosures. This magnificent yellow-spotted monitor is often seen strolling around the park flicking out its forked tongue to test the air, or resting peacefully in the shade. Did you Know? This species (Varanus panoptes) the third largest lizard in Australia! Just another native Australian that makes its […]