Discover the magic of wildlife encounters.
Experience up-close encounters with Australia’s most iconic animals at the world’s oldest and largest koala sanctuary.
Every visit counts towards wildlife conservancy.
Our unforgettableWildlife Encounters
Engage with Australia’s iconic animals like never before. Our wildlife encounters offer hands on, up close experiences, giving you a rare opportunity to connect with the natural world at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
Koala Moment
Enjoy a brief encounter with one of our koalas, capturing the moment on your own device.
Koala Close Up
Spend 'koality time' with a koala and their carer, learning about their daily care, behaviours, and unique personalities.
Owl Encounter
Get up close with these mysterious night predators and discover everything about their captivating world. Perfect for owl enthusiasts!
Sheepdog Encounter
Join this heartwarming 15-minute experience, perfect for families and animal lovers. Suitable for ages 3 and up, with spots for up to 6!
Dingo Encounter
Get up close with Australia’s wild canines in this 15-minute encounter, perfect for wildlife lovers aged 10 and up.
Barn Encounter
Perfect for children aged 3 to 13, this 15-minute encounter lets kids hold a guinea pig, cuddle a chick, and feed goats or sheep.
Reptile Encounter
Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of reptiles with this 30-minute session is designed for participants ages 5 and up.
Note: Koala holding is not available at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary from the 1st of July 2024. Find out why we made this change.
Available for purchase at the sanctuary only
Raptor Encounter
1:15 pm – 1:30pm
Get up close and personal with one of our raptors, and snap a photo on your own device. $15 Per Person. Additional guests can join your experience (only one hold per group) – Maximum 4 in a group.
*Tickets can be purchased at the show, on the day. Raptors available will vary daily.
Discover The Beauty of Australian Wildlife
experience nature
“No one will protect what they don’t care about; and no one will care about what they have never experienced.”
-David Attenborough
Our Mission
To protect, respect, and conserve our environment and wildlife, by educating and connecting people with nature.
$1 donated from every ticket sold
Funds raised
$95,360
At Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, we are proud to support the Australian Wildlife Conservancy. For every koala encounter, $1 is donated to their important conservation efforts.
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Est. 1927
The world's oldest & largest koala sanctuary
Visit Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and immerse yourself in the beauty of koalas and their natural habitat.
