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The Kangaroo Sanctuary

11 Colonel Rose Drive, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
0407 71 8409
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Adelaide, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

I was a little cynical about the photo of the nice man in a bush hat holding a cute baby kangaroo, but i decided i might as well see what this attraction was like since it was not expensive. I was pleasantly surprised. The owner Brolga has so much knowledge about kangaroos and care of wildlife affected by road accidents... More

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Alice Springs, Australia
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

I have been here twice. Brolga the owner is wonderful and very very knowledegable about the kangaroos he helps and keeps. You can tell he just loves what he does as he lives there in a shed without electricity and cooks outside. The roos roam around the grounds and he always keeps at least one little joey inside for teaching... More

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New York City, New York
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011
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My wife and I traveled from NYC to the other side of the world for a 3 week vacation in Australia. This sanctuary was extremely informative and educational regarding kangaroos. More importantly Brogla (the man who runs the sanctuary) explains how we can help save this amazing species if we come upon roadkill. In addition to learning all of this... More

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Colombo, Sri Lanka
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011
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If you want to be up close with red cangaroos, this is the place to go. You learn a bit of them, what to do if you hit them on the road and hold a baby cangaroo. Effort of the guy who runs it is remarkable. More

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London, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011
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One of the things that I wanted to see the most during my visit to Australia was a kangaroo. They can however be difficult to see unless you happen to be travelling at dusk or early in the morning when they are most likely to be out and about. I hate most zoos so seeing them in a zoo was... More

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