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Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary
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Jane
November 25, 2018
Warrawong has just reopened but they do a great talk where visitors get to learn about and touch native wildlife, from snakes, to ring-tailed possums and even a barn owl. If you are able to get there on a Friday night you can go on a walk and get the opportunity to see Potaroos and other animals in their diurnal and nocturnal habitats.
Brett
August 26, 2020
Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary is a national treasure. It’s the way Australia ought to be.Founded in 1969, by Dr John Wamsley, the Sanctuary is secured by what is widely regarded as the world’s first feral proof fence. That means all the Australian native animals living at the Sanctuary are safe from cats and foxes. The Sanctuary provides visitors with a glimpse of what the rest of Australia would look like if we eradicated introduced species. In this way, it stands as a beacon of hope for the future.The history of Warrawong is as colourful as it is controversial. To bring attention to the havoc wreaked by feral predators, Dr Wamsley proudly crafted and wore a dead-cat hat. Not everyone was happy. After a change of ownership, the Sanctuary fell into disrepair and was eventually abandoned in 2013. However, a West Australian couple, Narelle MacPherson and David Cobbold, purchased the property in 2017. Warrawong is now home to a range of rare and endangered species, as well as a host of rescued animals that, without finding refuge at the Sanctuary, would have been euthanized.The 28 acres of Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary provide a safe haven for animals and people alike. Behind the feral proof fence, all creatures great and small are nurtured and protected, whether it be from predatory carnivores, or, in the case of humans, the stresses of modern life.Conveniently located in the Adelaide Hills, Warrawong is thought to be the home of the only remaining platypus on mainland South Australia. The last confirmed sighting on the mainland was in 1975. The Sanctuary is also home to an abundance of other wildlife, including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, bandicoots… In addition, over 100 species of birds have been sighted at Warrawong. The Sanctuary is the perfect destination for those who wish to see Australian animals in their natural environments.Guided tours, behind the scenes encounters, and other amazing experiences are all available, when booked in advance. See
Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary is a national treasure. It’s the way Australia ought to be.Founded in 1969, by Dr John Wamsley, the Sanctuary is secured by what is widely regarded as the world’s first feral proof fence. That means all the Australian native animals living at the Sanctuary are safe from…
Rhea
July 13, 2012
I have never beeen, but it is a favourite place for many to visit when they come or return to Adelaide. Go and try some of SA's best chocolate.
Standort
47 Stock Rd
Mylor, SA