Bunbury Wildlife Park in Bunbury, Western Australia | Wildlife sanctuary

Bunbury Wildlife Park

Locality: Bunbury, Western Australia

Phone: +6197927274

Address: Prince Philip Drive 6230 Bunbury, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.bunburywildlifepark.com.au

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25.01.2022 A wildlife experience for Dads. Stuck for ideas for Fathers Day. Contact us at the Park for information regarding our Gift Certificate. ph 9792 7274

25.01.2022 Meet Up Monday.- Western Bearded Dragon, THOR He is very calm and passive, yet full of personality. He loves food and will jump to try and get it. . . credit : Bec K ... See more

25.01.2022 MONITOR LIZARD ENCLOSURE Can you spot the difference!. Our groundsmen have spent the last two days (whilst we were closed) remodeling Marli's enclosure. They have re landscaped with new plants, sand, rocks, logs and mulch. We are certain Marli will enjoy his new surrounds. Come and find him as we will be open from 10am..

25.01.2022 Daily Keeper Encounter at 11.30am is SNAKES. Today will be a session about snakes and their feeding habits. Enter through our main reception and meet in the reptile room. We will burst those myths about snakes and why they are so important. Please maintain some social distancing. No bookings are required. Pictured is Psy, our SW Carpet Python

25.01.2022 It's Fun Fact Friday Swans can sleep on either land or in water. They have the option of sleeping while standing on one leg or whilst floating. credit: Hendrik Storm ... See more

24.01.2022 Listen carefully and you can hear the hiss of Psy- South West Carpet Python Note: All videos are produced under the watchful eye of our Keepers.

23.01.2022 Weiro wishes you a Happy Father's Day . Unlike other birds, the male cockatiels stick around and care for the newborn chicks. They will even put their own lives in danger and face much larger birds in order to keep their young safe. Happy Fathers Day to all our dads, granddads and carers. credit HT

23.01.2022 10am Monday 21 September these vouchers are available. *Conditions apply.

23.01.2022 What are our wildlife thinking at this moment? Comment below and help with a caption line credit @lozzwilliamsphotography

22.01.2022 Its Fun Fact Friday @BunburyWildlifePark Kookaburras dont laugh because they see something funny, they laugh to mark their territory. This is SNICKERS our resident Kookaburra. .... credit: HT See more

22.01.2022 Only some of us eat at the moment. #brumation . . . Come and visit our reptile room and ask our Keepers about brumation.... Image credit: Bec K See more

22.01.2022 Dingo Yoga Pose Our dingoes have a regular morning routine at the Park however today 'Fire; decided that wasn't going to be that day. Let's hope he is ready for a mid morning snack at 11am. Dingo feeding at 11am today.

21.01.2022 Dingo feeding from 11am-11.15am Saturday and Sunday.. Come and join us to watch our dingoes being fed. Keepers will be on hand to answer any questions. Bring your own picnic hamper and enjoy the beautiful sounds of our Park (no glass please).

20.01.2022 Enjoy the end of 2020 Watch over your loved ones and see you tomorrow. Open New Years Day 10am-4pm.

20.01.2022 Meet Up Monday! Southern Boobook Owl, RG3 (Rupert Gilbert Third) Our little boy RG3 was a wild rescue, he has an old injury so he doesn't fly very well . Our ever caring Keepers made him his very own custom built shelter to make his life easier. Remember to be mindful of our wildlife when driving at night.

19.01.2022 Meet Up Monday Woma Python, WONDA! Woma Pythons are found in the arid regions of central Australia and in the south-west of Western Australia near Shark Bay. Woma pythons have a distinctive pattern of light and dark brown alternating bands. Their life span can be up to 20 years. ... Wonda our beautiful python gets overly excited and LOVES when she sees food. See more

19.01.2022 Its Fun Fact Friday - Elvis our Emu.. Fun Fact: They have two sets of eyelids, one for blinking and the other for keeping the dust out.

19.01.2022 Meet Up Monday! Short Billed Corella, DIABLO Diablo has a BIG attitude. He has a preference for women, therefore our Keeper Craig has to wear a hat to disguise himself when servicing his enclosure.... credit: Bec K

18.01.2022 Hurdle over Humpday Wednesday folks.

18.01.2022 Fun Fact Friday Rainbow Lorikeets have a special tongue that is covered with papilla, they are little hairs that help the birds dig out the pollen and nectar from flowers. credit : HT

18.01.2022 We would love to see you today. I will be waiting for you at 11am.

17.01.2022 Weekend Snake Talk & Tickle Due to the lovely weather we will be bringing our python out at 1.30pm this Saturday and Sunday. Come down and listen to this informative session by our keeper. Meet near our Amphitheatre. #bunburywildlifepark #wildlife #education #conservation #nature #pythons #lovebunbury #scaly #naturelover #activereptiles

17.01.2022 Have you come across sick, injured or orphaned wildlife? If you have, please contact Wildcare Helpline and they will direct your call the appropriate Wildlife carer. ph 9474 9055.. ... Please help get the word out by sharing this post. See more

16.01.2022 Here’s a little giggle to start the day.

16.01.2022 With breeding season upon us, how adorable are these fluffy little ducklings. Please take care when entering Prince Philip Drive and follow the speed signs...

16.01.2022 Weiro wishes you a Happy Fathers Day . Unlike other birds, the male cockatiels stick around and care for the newborn chicks. They will even put their own lives in danger and face much larger birds in order to keep their young safe. Happy Fathers Day to all our dads, granddads and carers. credit HT

14.01.2022 Hello and Welcome Reckie.

13.01.2022 Keeper Encounters commence today. Daily Feeding Encounters commence at 11.30am. Today will be a 15min session about dingo feeding habits. Meet us at the dingo enclosure, please maintain social distancing amongst groups and good hygiene practices. No booking required.

13.01.2022 The Love Fact The sibling love dingoes show towards each other is evident in this photo. Have a wonderful Friday.

13.01.2022 Waiting for you. Good morning, we are both looking forward to seeing you at 11.30am. #dingo #bunburywildlifepark

13.01.2022 It's Fun Fact Friday - Elvis our Emu.. Fun Fact: They have two sets of eyelids, one for blinking and the other for keeping the dust out.

12.01.2022 Our beautiful Sherman.

12.01.2022 Pss, are you coming to say hello? Our keeper talks commence today at 11am and 1.30pm. Come and learn more about our Park animals in these short informative sessions. Saturday 11am- Dingo Feeding, Saturday 1.30pm- Snake Talk & Tickle, Sunday 11.00am - Snake Talk & Tickle, Sunday 1.30pm- Quokka Time.

12.01.2022 Dingo feeding at 11am today. . Come join us to watch our dingoes being fed. A keeper will be on hand to answer any questions. Bring your own picnic hamper and enjoy the serenity of our Park (no glass please). Weather forecast is for light wind and glorious sunshine.

11.01.2022 Our beautiful Psy, the South West Carpet Python. Enjoying his time in the sunshine.

10.01.2022 Today is National Threatened Species Day. Commemorated across the country to raise awareness of plants, and animals at risk of extinction. The Forest Red Tail Black Cockatoo are only found in south west Western Australia, from Perth to just east of Albany. The species is listed vulnerable by both in the WA & Federal Government. ... Here at the Bunbury Wildlife Park we have 6 beautiful Red Tail Black Cockatoos. Come in and visit us! To help the survival of this species get involved with the Great Cocky Count. credit Bec K For more information click the link below https://www.birdlife.org.au//southw/great-cocky-count-swbc

10.01.2022 Happy National Wattle Day. This is a national celebration to start our official Australian spring. Wear a sprig of the flowers and leaves to celebrate the day. You may notice several wattle trees in bloom.

10.01.2022 We need your Spring gardening donations please We are in need of donations of tree branch cuttings for the Wildlife Park. Our birds love any branches that have flowers or nuts. Non chemically treated branches would be most appreciated for our friends at the Park. Our birds love any of the following varieties: Wattle, Peppermint, Grevilla, Woolly bush, Geraldton Wax or Eucalyptus. If you can help please deliver to Gate 1 at the Bunbury Wildlife Park or contact 0429... 657 493. Please help us by sharing this post. See more

10.01.2022 What type of music do Kangaroos like? HIP HOP

10.01.2022 Breeding of young is all over the Wildlife Park. Please take care and slow down when driving near the Park.

10.01.2022 Change to Operating Hours Please note the Bunbury Wildlife Park will be closing early on Friday 27th November 2020. We will be closing our doors at 3pm. This is a once off occurrence and we apologies for any inconvenience.

09.01.2022 Meet up Monday Introducing Sarah and Jareth These are two barn owls that we received earlier this year from Eagle Heritage Raptor Wildlife Centre, who do a fabulous job of rehabilitating birds of prey. Barn owls predominately use hearing to hunt. Their facial disk is perfectly designed to receive the slightest noise.... credit: Bec K See more

08.01.2022 Weekend Keeper Feeding Encounters Sat 11.30am- Fire and Mezzi our beautiful Dingoes Sat 1.30pm- Snake Talk and Tickle with Swifty Sun 11.30am- Mini Pilli and Plum our happy furry Quokkas Sun 1.30pm- Snake Talk and Tickle with Wanda or Psy... Come and listen to the enrichment and feeding habits of our wonderful family at the Park. See more

08.01.2022 Its Fun Fact Friday Swans can sleep on either land or in water. They have the option of sleeping while standing on one leg or whilst floating. credit: Hendrik Storm ... See more

07.01.2022 Weekend help Can you spare a few hours on the weekend? Are you handy with tools and equipment.? The Park is seeking some volunteer help for general maintenance duties during the weekend. Need to supply your own steel capped boots and complete our volunteer application form. Please call into the Park and pick up a form. Alternatively contact us on 9792 7274 during business hours.

07.01.2022 Gentle and beautiful Look at how gentle our kangaroos take the seed from the hand of this visitor. . .... credit: Sheelagh See more

07.01.2022 The love of children. Bless, doesn't this photo say so many things. Thank you to @lizavblom for permission to share the pic. Interaction with animals in a safe environment for children. Our kangaroos enjoy it and our small visitors remember it. #education #love #family #bunburywa #bunburywildlifepark #greykangaroo #australiassw #interactions

07.01.2022 GUESS WHO Which species owns this feacal matter? . Have a guess who owns this matter? You will be surprised.. ( Hopefully you arent eating, whilst scrolling through your news feed!).

06.01.2022 We are on the move and enjoying the Spring sunshine. Take care when you are out and about and look out for us. Come visit us from 10am-5pm today. credit Bec K

06.01.2022 EASTER HOURS Look forward to seeing you over the Easter and April school holiday period. Please save and share our Easter trading hours to your camera roll.

05.01.2022 Meet up Monday - Hello Winnie Our Gibson Woma Python is the second oldest snake about 14 years old. These pythons get mistaken for a venomous snake but being a python its non-venomous and harmless to humans. Have you ever seen a snake enjoy a shower as much as Winnie does? Credit: Bec K

05.01.2022 Stress free weight checks for Mini Pilli and Plum. I will go first and you can weight!! (wait)

04.01.2022 FAMILIES Our Western Red and Grey Kangaroos have a wonderful placid demeanour and enjoy interactions with people(especially the small). Recent rains have produced some extra lush green grass. How many kangaroos do we have at the Park? Keeper encounters at 11.30am and 1.30pm today. Ever cute Quokkas at 11.30am and Snake Time at 1.30pm.

04.01.2022 All curled up in his Den. REPOST: Thank you to @kody_stot for this great shot of Psy. We will be back open Thursday. #closedtoday #python

03.01.2022 Puddle(muddle) through Wednesday.

03.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic is evolving. All visitors, passholders, volunteers and staff at the Bunbury Wildlife Park will be required to register upon entry by either using the SafeWA app or written format at our front of house. The Bunbury Wildlife Park and City of Bunbury appreciate and thank all of our visitors, passholders, volunteers and staff for their continued assistance in administering the State Governments COVID-19 guidelines. Applicable to visitors over the age of... 16 years. For more information please see the following link: https://www.wa.gov.au//maintaining-contact-registers-requi #covid19 #safewa #bunburywildlifepark #contacttracing #mandatory #guidelines #keepwasafe #westernaustralia See more

03.01.2022 Fun Fact Friday Northern Blue Tongue Skink, SALLY! Fun Fact: they use their tongue as a defensive tool to scare off predators. The Cane Toad poses a threat to the population of the Northern Blue Tongue.... Video Credit: HT See more

02.01.2022 It's Fun Fact Friday @BunburyWildlifePark Kookaburras dont laugh because they see something funny, they laugh to mark their territory. This is SNICKERS our resident Kookaburra. .... credit: HT See more

02.01.2022 Guess Who These are eggs laid from what species of birds? (Hint: 2 answers). Comment below. Share the post and keep the comments coming. ... credit : HT

02.01.2022 Bubbles’s behaviour. Bubbles is our Australian Shelduck who resides in the main aviary. Bubbles has this tough exterior however he is displaying this behaviour to protect his girlfriend. Bubbles has been at the Park a very long time so he takes ownership over his enclosure. Learn more about Bubbles when you visit us.

02.01.2022 GUESS WHO What species does this belong to? Please share and comment below.

02.01.2022 Burrow building time. This is what I look like when 5cm3 of fresh sand is dumped into my enclosure! Thank you to Warren for my new sand. Come find me if you can. Love Sherman

01.01.2022 Dingo feeding @11am is back on. Come and join us to watch the Dingoes being fed at 11am on Saturday and Sunday. Keepers will be on hand to answer any questions and play some games with the Dingoes.

01.01.2022 We are hungry Mum... Ok, lets have a snack at 11am today. Dingo feeding at 11am-11.15am Saturday and Sunday. Bring a hamper and enjoy the serenity of our Park.

01.01.2022 Did you know? Our keepers take us for a walk every day around the Park. When we are good, we are given little treats. As you can see, I'm hoping to find one left on my platform, where I need to sit when I'm being fed.

01.01.2022 Mini Pilli and Plum In a moment, you capture a photo that's so precious. Here Mini Pilli and Plum are sharing some foliage together. Mini Pilli came to us from the @perthzoo and is loving her new digs.