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Paul's Place Wildlife Sanctuary

| Stokes Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia
4.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: Hands-on nature center invites visitors to pet and feed the wide variety of animal inhabitants, from turkeys, goats and kangaroos to emus, ducks and...... more » Owner description: Hands-on nature center invites visitors to pet and feed the wide variety of animal inhabitants, from turkeys, goats and kangaroos to emus, ducks and peacocks. « less
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Adelaide, Australia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

If you want to see a large variety of native and farm animals up close and presented in a fun and irreverent manner then you will enjoy Paul's. If you are a wuss or overly protective or easily offended by mild politcal incorrectness then give it a miss and let others enjoy the show. We took our 3 children aged... More

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Port Augusta, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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Family of four having recently visited the nearby "Rare Breeds Farm" moved on to Paul's Place. After handing over $50/family we went on a whirlwind tour of everything from a python to a shearing demonstration. The kids held and fed animals galore. The tour lasted two hours and we had no hesitation in recommending it to overseas tourists the following... More

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Vechta, Deutschland
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
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I went to KI with some other backpackers and did all the tourist stuff. Some really good and also some pretty boring things... but far away from everything was Paul´s Place! I never had to handle so many animals in my whole life and what I got was more than a few profil pics for facebook... it was more like... More

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Willunga, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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It's a rustic sort of place and exceptional value for money, very entertaining. The photo opportunities happen every few seconds. BUT, if you can't handle a bit of politically incorrect banter and you think your kids need to be continuously cleaned with antiseptic wipes it might not be for you. It's a top Aussie bush experience. More

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Collingwood, Canada
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
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Paul has a large number of Australian animals to see and feed. Most interesting and entertaining. More

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Portland, Oregon
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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Went to KI and stopped right away at Paul's Place. He was a few minutes late opening the gate so wait if you are there right at 12 and the gate is closed. It was a fun day and probably the best $50 for a family to spend almost 3 hours. Paul is entertaining and you get right in there... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
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We were a bunch of Brits who were visiting Kangaroo Island for the first time and had been recommended to Paul's Place. As something of an animal nut I was worried that maybe it might be all about the "attraction" and less about animal welfare. Not a bit of it! I have never seen such loved, cared for and caring... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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What a Character, what a place. Paul is as much an attraction as the wildlife that he and his wife cares for. My wife and I loved it the first time we came before our marriage and loved it even more after our marriage with our 3 year old daughter. It is an opportunity to get up close and personal... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011
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Paul's place is unique, and a great family friendly place to visit on KI. I can understand how some of KI's visitors fail to appreciate this - if you are expecting 5 star, pristine, 'look but don't touch', 'don't let the kiddies get dirty' or are paranoid about your personal space or safety, then this is NOT the place for... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2011
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Get to feed and cuddle a variety of animals, learn a bit and get a good dose of Aussie humour as well. Great fun for all the family and very good value for money. More

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