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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 […]

Yes, the pool is open! Just in time for the weekend—we’re happy to announce that the pool is open again, so don’t forget your swimmers and a towel. Use of the pool is free for all visitors to Billabong Sanctuary. We know that many of our Club members like to pop in just for a […]

While studying veterinary science at local JCU, Bailey spends 2 or 3 days a week helping us here at Billabong. You may have met her during Reptile Experience – she loves reptiles and as a long-term volunteer welcomes the chance to work with them. The rest of her day is spent cleaning enclosures, preparing food […]

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 […]

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, […]

Have you met our gorgeous barking owl Roxy? He’s a regular star of the Free Flight Bird Show. Listen for his distinctive “Woop-woop” call.  Do you think he sounds like a dog? Every afternoon Roxy joins Yasi the whistling kite, Freeze the bush stone-curlew and Skwimm the tawny frogmouth, before we bring out a friendly […]

Here’s the latest on the Saturday and Sunday morning Reptile Experience: Starting at 11 am, meet your ranger at the Snake Pit (opposite the Main Show Area) for fascinating facts about pythons, followed by the awesome Venomous Snake Show. Immediately afterwards, Roving Rangers will be out and about to greet you with a variety of […]

At 10 months of age, it’s time for Luka to start learning how to be a grown-up koala, independent from her mum, Ruby. Although they still share an enclosure, Ruby has started to become a bit irritated when Luka wants to nurse. So every morning Rangers gently remove Luka from their shared enclosure and guide […]

Ritchie is excited and so are we! We have just reached 18 000 FOLLOWERS  on Facebook! Thanks to all of  you for your support and for your ongoing interest in Billabong Sanctuary.  Our whole team is passionate about conservation of Australia’s amazing wildlife, and we’ll continue to share with you our love of all things […]

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 […]