Author Archives: sheila_mushroom

Branching Out!

Ruby Luka New Enclosure 2s

Branching Out! Ruby and her adorable joey Luka have moved into larger quarters, just behind the bare-nosed wombats. Ranger Ash and her mammals team have created a wonderfully spacious environment for these koalas, with plenty of new perching to explore. Luka is already 8 months old, and growing fast, but still cuddles up with mum […]

Lachie Smiles at a Crocodile!

Lachie Smiles At A Crocodile!

MAGIC MOMENTS: This young animal lover wanted only to hold a crocodile for his birthday, so what better place to celebrate than Billabong Sanctuary! Happy 4th Birthday Lachie! Want to put yourself in the picture? We offer free-of -charge holding of our friendly lizards, pythons and young estuarine crocs at the twice daily Reptile Experience. […]

Meet Yala, a southern hairy-nosed wombat

Yala

Who can resist a hairy-nosed Wombat? Although wombats are generally nocturnal, Yala often ventures out during these coolish mornings, and trundles around his enclosure during Wombat Experience. Isn’t he adorable! Did you Know? Our wombats have air-conditioning installed in their dens! They live in the south-eastern parts of Australia, and can’t tolerate air temperatures above […]