We did the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary booked through the tourist information office and LOVED it. The kangaroos were friendly and allowed as much petting as one could take. We saw wombats, the Tasmanian Devil and birds of many colors and sizes. I could have spent hours there but our shore excursion only allowed one hour. It seemed a bit of... More

My husband and I took the special evening tour - after the sanctuary closes and all the nocturnal animals come out for the evening. We spent a wonderful 3 hours with Bob, who is one of the dedicated volunteers, feeding, visiting, interacting and learning about the native Australian wildlife in their care. Later in our trip we visited the Sydney... More

Roaming Kangaroos that take the food that the staff give you right from your hand. Wombats and Tasmanian Devils and Koalas and much more. Without parks like this the Tasmanian Devil population would be in real danger of extinction. It is obvious that the staff are dedicated to the rehabilation of the injured and orphaned animals and are very knowledgeable... More

We had a private night time feeding tour with Tony. I couldn't imagine a better guide! He is very knowledgeable about all the different animals (and about Tasmania and Australia, in general) and he really made our tour unforgettable and personal. Greg Irons, who owns and runs Bonorong, spoke to us and it is really amazing how much he and... More

We were very impressed by Corey, one of the staff here, who gave us a tour of the animals in the park. He was extremely enthusiastic and obviously loved the animals. Good to see they are doing something about the rehabilitation of the Tasmanian Devil. More

The people, their enthusiasm and clear relationship with the animals More

Contrary to my expectations, Bonorong is NOT at all a zoo that houses local Tasmanian animals, rather it is a sanctuary that specialises in care and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife. Some of which were hurt due to car accidents and other domesticated animals like dogs and cats. First thing that I want to see at Bonorong was of... More

There are a few places to observe Tasmanian devils in Tasmania. This one is a short drive from Hobart, but well worth the trip. Located on a high hilltop the sanctuary provides a great view of the region. The park is very well kept. Staff were extremely friendly and engaging, and it's clear that many have a real love of... More

*** WARNING prospective visitors to Bonorong - if you ever intend to try a Wallabie Sausage or Kangaroo Steak then do so BEFORE you set foot in Bonorong, otherwise you'll end up like me, forever wondering what marsupial meat tastes like but being revolted by the notion of eating it. In short, Kangaroos (and their smaller cousins) are great! What... More