Kyabram Fauna Park in Kyabram, Victoria | Nature reserve

Kyabram Fauna Park

Locality: Kyabram, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5852 2883

Address: 75 Lake Road 3620 Kyabram, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Fun flying fox facts from our Education Coordinator Carolyn just in time for National Pollinator Week! Do you know that the flying fox is an important pollinator in the environment? As they feed on nectar from flowering eucalypts, thousands of tiny pollen particles cling to their furry tummies. Moving from tree to tree, they cross-pollinate as they go. ... A flying fox can travel up to 50km a night, helping to keep forest ecosystems and habitats healthy for many native animals and plants. Many eucalyptus species depend almost entirely on pollination by the flying fox. We have grey-headed flying foxes at Kyabram Fauna Park if you want to get up close to these amazing flying mammals that are essential for forest health. Kyabram Fauna Park’s purpose is to provide meaningful and memorable visitor experiences, that educate and inspire action to protect wildlife and its habitat. One of the ways we’re doing this is through our revamped education program that includes excursions to the Park or our qualified teacher coming to YOUR school. You can find out more on our website http://www.kyabramfaunapark.com.au/schools.html or by emailing Carolyn, our Education Coordinator, at [email protected] Felicity Johnson

25.01.2022 Is there a more Aussie sound than a kookaburra? Yeah nah, we dont think so! Did you know that kookaburras are monogamous? ... And that fledgling kookaburras generally remain with their parents to help care for the subsequent clutch? Felicity Johnson Visit the Murray Echuca Moama Tourism Visit Shepparton Kyabram - My Kind of Town

25.01.2022 We have a winner! Our new ringtail possum joey's new name is Ringo! Congratulations to Rebecca Rendevski! You've won a family day pass to the Park just for voting. Please contact us to redeem your prize.... Thanks to everyone for voting and helping us name the new bubba. You can come and visit Ringo upon your next visit to the Park! Ringo is located with his mum Maisy and dad Rodger in the Ringtail Possum enclosure on the outside of our Education and Environment Centre!

25.01.2022 Spring is definitely here - check out our new Tasmanian Pademelon joey! Pademelons can be found from New Guinea, right down the east coast of Australia and in Tasmania. The Tasmanian Pademelon is the largest of the seven known species of Pademelon. The Pademelon is part of the Macropod (meaning big foot) family that includes kangaroos, wallabies, tree kangaroos, wallaroos and quokka.... If you want to visit this bundle of cuteness in person, you’ll find our Tasmanian Pademelon trio in our Brush Turkey habitat located at the front of the Park. Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Visit Shepparton Explore Bendigo Kyabram - My Kind of Town

25.01.2022 Maxi the Eastern Bearded Dragon has had a busy term in the Fauna Park classroom. Thank you to all the amazing students and teachers who visited through the Education Program. We have loved having you. We look forward to an exciting 2021 with lots of new programs on offer.... Don’t forget our 20% discounted entry for all teachers. This opportunity is available until December 31, 2020.

25.01.2022 Our animal care volunteers are an invaluable part of the Fauna Park’s day to day operations. Our volunteers assist our keepers with maintaining the health and happiness of our beautiful animals. Are you interested in a career working with animals? ... Why not consider joining our animal care volunteer team? It’s a great way to gain valuable hands-on industry experience. You’ll assist with food preparation and feeding, as well as enclosure maintenance and cleaning. If you are interested in joining the team, please email your resume to Ellice, our Head Keeper at [email protected] and we’ll send you an application form Kyabram - My Kind of Town Kyabram Community Connections Campaspe Shire Council Kyabram Community & Learning Centre (KCLC) Click Campaspe Volunteering Shepparton Volunteering Victoria Volunteering Bendigo

25.01.2022 Have you got your best smiles ready? It’s Selfie Sunday time! We love seeing our guest enjoying our animals and the Park! Here are a few of our favourite happy snaps ... If you would like you photo featured in our next Selfie Sunday, make sure you tag us in your photos or leave them in the comments below! Special thanks to Claire Eastman, Amanda Potter and Olivia Erin for these perfectly splendid snaps!

24.01.2022 We’re open 10am to 5pm today no bookings required! Bring your Christmas leftovers and enjoy a picnic in our beautiful Park. We’ve got plenty of fun for everyone:... Roaming reptile encounters at 11:30am and 2:30pm Feedbags available for purchase to feed our native wildlife Cafe fully stocked with sandwiches, wraps, toasties, slices, ice-creams, coffees, and cold drinks. Plenty of space for the kids to burn off their post-Santa excitement Thistlegum_Photography Kyabram - My Kind of Town Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Visit Shepparton Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Explore Bendigo

24.01.2022 Many hands make light work! A huge thank you to Ms Brereton's Outdoor and Environmental Studies class from St. Augustine's College Kyabram Over a two week period the students weeded and planted around the Bird Hide - and it looks fantastic!... As a thank you, our Education Coordinator, Carolyn gave a talk about conservation and introduced the students to some of the Park’s amazing animals. As a not-for-profit organisation, Kyabram Fauna Park welcomes school support for projects small or large. To get more information about our School Affiliation Program, contact Carolyn at [email protected]

23.01.2022 Murray the Murray Darling Carpet Python wants to say HAPPY FRIDAY! What better what to celebrate the end of the working week than with a trip to the Fauna Park? We have plenty of fun for the whole family:... Roaming reptile interactive at 11:30am and 2:30pm where you can meet Murray and friends. 600 native animals in a beautiful bushland setting. Gorgeous wetlands including viewing tower. Animal feedbags so you can feed our roaming wildlife and birds. Air-conditioned café fully stocked with sandwiches, wraps, toasties, ice-creams, cold drinks and coffee We can't wait to see you! Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Visit Shepparton Explore Bendigo Kyabram - My Kind of Town

23.01.2022 Its back! Our popular Zoo Keeper for a Day returns to Kyabram Fauna Park these school holidays! If your kid loves animals, theyll really enjoy our Zoo Keeper for a Day program. Theyll find out what it is like to work as a zoo keeper as they go behind the scenes and take part in daily duties including animal enrichment and enclosure maintenance. ... Our Zookeepers for a Day get an up-close look at our animals and a chance to talk to our keepers about what its like to work as a zoo keeper. This program is suitable for children from 8 to 12 years old. Sessions run from 9am 1pm and cost $70 per child which includes morning tea and lunch. Spaces are limited and bookings are essential so give us a call on 5852 2883 or email [email protected] Zoo Keeper for a Day will run on the following days: Wednesday 23 September Saturday 26 September Monday 28 September Wednesday 30 September Saturday 3 October We have COVID precautions in place for our Zoo Keeper for a Day programs including practicing social distancing, sanitising hands and sanitising equipment. Visit the Murray Echuca Moama Tourism Visit Shepparton Kyabram - My Kind of Town

23.01.2022 Did you know we house one of Australia’s most iconic venomous snake here at the Park? Our newest slithery arrival is a red-bellied black snake from our friends at Taronga Zoo Sydney. You can view this beauty in the main hall of the Education and Environment Centre here at the Park - the perfect way to see this beautiful snake up close but without all the danger!... Red-bellied black snakes love a moist habitat and like to live by streams, swamps and lagoons within forests, woodlands and grasslands. They feed on a variety of animals including fish, tadpoles, frogs, lizards, snakes (including its own species!) and small mammals. Like other animals, they are susceptible to the toxin that cane toads secrete. This is causing red-bellied black snakes to decline in areas with cane toads. Although they are one of Australia’s most well-known species of venomous snake, they’re actually quite a shy species. They will often choose flight over fight and only bite when harassed. If snakes are a little too much, we have our animal encounters running all weekend with some of our fluffier residents koalas, dingoes, and cassowaries. Echuca Moama Tourism Explore Bendigo Visit the Murray Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Visit River Country Kyabram - My Kind of Town

23.01.2022 A Kyabram Fauna Park membership is a great gift that lasts all year. Not only will your loved one have a ticket to the Park they can use for 365 days, but you’re also supporting our Park and the wildlife that lives here. 2020 has been a tough year for many, including us. We’d love it if you would support us and other local businesses and organisations when you’re thinking about gifts this Christmas. You can purchase a membership or day pass by emailing [email protected] or giving us a call on 5852 2883 .

23.01.2022 Tongues out because it’s finally time to get silly for the weekend! Our flying foxes would love to see you! We’re open 10am 5pm every day.... The Park is home to more than 600 native animals, most of which you can feed with our animal feedbags available for purchase from the front counter. The café is stocked with lots of yummy toasties, wraps, sandwiches, slices, ice-creams, cold drinks, and most importantly COFFEE! Perfect for a weekend adventure!

23.01.2022 Hands (or wings) up who is coming to visit us these school holidays? Yes, were reopening tomorrow (Monday 21 September) so you can swing by and see all your favourites. Jess Emini

22.01.2022 We thought you might like some cute Aussie animals to kick off your weekend! Although our gates are temporarily closed, our keepers have been working hard caring for our animals. Here are some of the cute creatures that call Kyabram Fauna Park home.... Stay safe and please look after yourself and loved ones while we look after the animals.

22.01.2022 Feeling like hiding in your bower after the Christmas season like our male satin bowerbird? Come and hang out with us, instead! Yes, we’re open today (Monday). In fact, Kyabram Fauna Park is open 10am 5pm every day! ... Situated on 55-hectares, we have enough space for you to get acquainted with our Australian native animals while still ‘hiding out’. Sherrie Giles

22.01.2022 Are you a bit like Santa and have had a really busy Christmas period and eaten far too much food? Looking for that New Year's resolution that will bring peace, balance and calm back into your life whilst also getting fit? Then 'Yoga in the Bird Hide' at the Kyabram Fauna Park with Dea’s Calm Yoga is just for you!... Sessions are from 9am to 10am on Saturday and Sunday and we're kicking them off again this week! Or would you prefer a yoga session after dropping the kids off at school? Next week Dea’s Calm Yoga is kicking of 9:15am to 10:15am classes each Wednesday! To book your spot contact Dea on 0432 443 609 or by emailing [email protected] Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Visit Shepparton Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Explore Bendigo Kyabram - My Kind of Town

22.01.2022 Our joeys Millie, Matilda and Rocko have been absolutely spoilt by our guests these school holidays! Check out Bonnie Claire’s cute snap with Rocko the Eastern Grey Joey from their recent visit to the Park! Do you have some Park memories you want to share with us from the school holidays? ... Post your photos in the comments below so we can relive the fun of the school holidays! See more

22.01.2022 What do you know about the birds and the bees?! Well, we know that our White-Browed Woodswallows are the Park’s latest parents-to-be. These birds construct their nests close to the ground with twigs, roots and grasses. You’ll see their nests in tree forks, hollow stumps, and even fence posts. Clutch sizes range from 2 to 3 eggs, which are are incubated for around two weeks. ... Shared parenting is the name of the game with this species with both the male and female alternating sitting on the nest while the other forages for food like insects and nectar. Once the eggs hatch, mum and dad take turns feeding the young who will try their hand (or wings) at flying at around 20 days old! Our White Browed Woodswallows came to us from On The Perch Bird Park and you’ll find them in the Walk-Thru aviary on your next visit.

21.01.2022 Is being more zenful part of your new years resolution? Yoga in the Bird Hide is the best place to re-centre while enjoying beautiful views over our wetlands! Dea’s Calm Yoga offers yoga sessions will be returning to the Park every Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 10am from January 9th 2021. ... Covid Safe precautions are in place including social distancing, cleaning regimes and hygiene practices. Spots are limited so book your spot by contacting Dea at [email protected] or 0432 443 609. Kyabram - My Kind of Town Dea’s Calm Yoga Kyabram Chamber Of Commerce Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Visit Shepparton Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Explore Bendigo

21.01.2022 Book now for our NEW Night Tours of the Park! Enjoy animal interactions and presentations during a small group guided tour where youll have fun spotting our nocturnal residents. Our Night Tours will take place from 7pm-8.30pm on: ... Thursday 24 September Friday 25 September Saturday 26 September Sunday 27 September Tuesday 29 September Thursday 1 October Cost is $60 per adult and $30 per child. Spaces are limited so bookings are essential and can be made by calling 5852 2883 or email [email protected] Make sure you book your place now because these will be the only Night Tours until April 2021 due to daylight savings. Visit the Murray Echuca Moama Tourism Visit Shepparton Kyabram - My Kind of Town

21.01.2022 Sniff the southern hairy-nosed wombat is having an early night so he can stay up late tomorrow night to ring in the new year! In the wild, wombats dig burrows where they spend most of the day sleeping to conserve energy and water, and then becoming active as the sun starts to set. Wombat burrows are large enough to fit up to ten sleeping wombats at once! In some cases, these burrows can measure up to 30 meters long and several meters deep with multiple entrances. ... If you come across a wombat burrow, the best way to see if it's still being used is the square shaped poop you'll find near the entrances. Wombats are the only animal in the world with square shaped poop! Scientists have mused over how wombats are able to shape their poop this way. Although some thought that perhaps wombats had square anuses to create this shape, it seems that it's the shape of their intestines and the lack of moisture in their diet is the cause. There are three different species of wombats that can only be found in Australia; the northern hairy-nosed wombat, the southern hairy-nosed wombat, and the bare-nosed wombat. Here at Kyabram Fauna Park, we have Sniff the southern hairy-nosed wombat, and two bare-nosed wombats, Noddy and Maggie. If you'd like to meet our native bulldozers, you can find them in our wombat precinct towards the back of the Park. Felicity Johnson

21.01.2022 Woot! Its Selfie Sunday time where we get to see your pics from the Park. It is SERIOUSLY our favourite part of the week especially now were temporarily closed due to stage 3 restrictions in regional Vic and cant open our gates to guests. Stick your Fauna Park photos in the comments so we can all see the fun youve had at the Park. ... Big thanks to Rianna Muller, Kirsten Galea and aaaa Vaaua for these fabulous photos!

21.01.2022 How CUTE are these cupcakes from Kyabram Bakery? The likeness to our own Echi the Echidna is remarkable! Kyabram Bakery is a Bronze Partner of the Park and we greatly appreciate their support.... Our partnership packages are a great way for local businesses to support and get involved with the Park. Theyre a win/win because not only do our partners help us maintain and improve the Park, but our they also get benefits including entry into the Park, invites to events, business exposure and lots more. Kyabram Fauna Park is a not-for-profit wildlife park with a small team of dedicated keepers and volunteers. Were grateful for the support we receive from the community. If your business is interested in supporting the Park, please give our General Manager Lachlan a call on 5852 2883. Kyabram Bakery IS open throughout stage 3 restrictions so make sure you support the businesses that support us by swinging by and grabbing a delicious treat or coffee.

21.01.2022 We're looking for friendly people with a ‘can do’ attitude and ability to work independently to be part of our volunteer customer service team. It would be great if you have experience but it's not essential. If this sounds like you, please send us an email or give us a call and tell us about yourself. Perhaps you know someone you think would fit the bill? Please tag them or tell them we're looking for volunteers. Kyabram - My Kind of Town... Kyabram Community Connections Campaspe Shire Council Kyabram Community & Learning Centre (KCLC) Click Campaspe Volunteering Shepparton Volunteering Victoria Volunteering Bendigo See more

20.01.2022 T’was the night before Christmas when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a Mitchell’s Hopping Mouse! Our girls are nestled all snug in their beds, ready for Santa’s visit tonight. Hands up who else is ready for Santa?... Just a little reminder that we’re closed tomorrow (Christmas Day) and are reopening at 10am on Boxing Day.

20.01.2022 Wed like to give a big shout out to W & P Pumps who are a Gold Partner of Kyabram Fauna Park. We appreciate the support from Wayne, Zac, Hannah, Dale and all the crew at this great local Kyabram business that has served the community for more than thirty years. Our partnership packages are a great way for local businesses to support and get involved with the Park.... Theyre a win/win because not only do our partners help us maintain and improve the Park, but our they also get benefits including entry into the Park, invites to events, business exposure and lots more. Kyabram Fauna Park is a not-for-profit wildlife park with a small team of dedicated keepers and volunteers. Were grateful for the support we receive from the community. If your business is interested in supporting the Park, please give our General Manager Lachlan a call on 5852 2883. Serena Jane Media

20.01.2022 Its the Sunday Selfie dingo edition! Dipa and Yula are missing visitors while were temporarily closed due to stage 3 restrictions across regional Victoria. Our dingo pups just turned one year old (we cant believe it either!). Theyre inquisitive, rambunctious and very friendly! Wed love to see your from when youve visited Kyabram Fauna Park.... Selfie Sunday is SERIOUSLY our favourite part of the week because we get to see all the fun youve had at the Park. Stick your Fauna Park photos in the comments so we can all see the fun youve had at the Park. Big thanks to cate_ivory, Ros Witham and avenge_wednesday for these photos.

20.01.2022 School might be winding up for the year but excursions to the Park are still going strong! We loved having the Year 1 and 2 students from Toolamba Primary School visit the Fauna Park classroom. Lilly, Chase, Angus, River and Carter enjoyed getting up close to Lizzie the Shingleback lizard. We reckon they are future wildlife warriors!... We are now taking bookings for the 2021 school year. Contact our Education Coordinator at [email protected] to book your excursion or incursion. 208 Echuca Primary School Echuca East Primary School St Mary's Primary School, Echuca Twin Rivers Primary School Echuca Moama Public School Moama Anglican Grammar Nanneella Estate Primary School River City Christian College St Joseph's College Echuca Echuca College St Patrick's Primary School Tongala 3621 Echuca Specialist School Bouchier Street Primary School Gowrie Street Primary School St Georges Road Primary School Guthrie Street PS Wilmot Road Primary School Greenfields Primary School Verney Road School Shepparton Christian College Greater Shepparton Secondary College Shepparton East Primary School Latrobe University Bendigo Tallygaroopna Primary School

19.01.2022 Ever wonder what the difference is between dogs and dingoes? Our Education Coordinator Carolyn has all the answers in this video. Did you know that Kyabram Fauna Park is now offering virtual and online education? Yep, we can help out with remote learning - so let your school know or tell a teacher!... You can find out more about virtual and online education by sending an email to [email protected] A huge thank you to Nicole Thomson Creative for her invaluable assistance in creating this video. If youve got a question about dingoes or any other Australian animal, pop it in the comments and well answer it for you. Kyabram Fauna Park 208 Echuca Primary School Echuca East Primary School St Marys Primary School, Echuca Twin Rivers Primary School Moama Public School Moama Anglican Grammar Nanneella Estate Primary School River City Christian College St Josephs College Echuca Echuca College St Patricks Primary School Tongala 3621 Echuca Specialist School Bouchier Street Primary School Gowrie Street Primary School St Georges Road Primary School Guthrie Street PS Wilmot Road Primary School Greenfields Primary School Verney Road School Shepparton Christian College Greater Shepparton Secondary College Shepparton East Primary School Latrobe University Bendigo Tallygaroopna Primary School Kyabram Free Press Kyabram - My Kind of Town Campaspe Shire Council

19.01.2022 It’s Sunday Selfie time where we get to see YOUR Park adventures Have you visited us lately? Pop your pics in the comments so we can all enjoy your trip to the Fauna Park. Thanks to Carly and Tanya Hardwood for these great snaps!

19.01.2022 WE’RE BACK! We’re so excited to announce that ‘Yoga in the Bird Hide' sessions at the Kyabram Fauna Park are back just in time to channel your inner calm and relaxation after a stressful few months. ‘Dea’s Calm Yoga’ will be back offering yoga sessions at the Park on weekends, both Saturday and Sunday from 9AM to 10AM. Sessions are Covid Safe with social distancing, cleaning regimes and practices in place.... You can contact Dea Baker at [email protected] or by contacting Dea on 0432443609 to book your place - limited spots available. Kyabram - My Kind of Town Dea’s Calm Yoga Kyabram Chamber Of Commerce Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Visit Shepparton Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Explore Bendigo

19.01.2022 Celebrate National Science Week while remote learning by doing a biodiversity audit of your backyard! Our Education Coordinator Carolyn has created a Backyard Biodiversity Bundle including a biodiversity audit for your backyard. Youll find it here: http://www.kyabramfaunapark.com.au/images/backyard.pdf Biodiversity is the variety of all living things. When a community of organisms interact with their natural environment, it creates an ecosystem. ... An ecosystem can be large (e.g. forest) or it can be small (e.g. a pond). Even though you might not know it, your own backyard is its own little ecosystem! When we think about animals, we usually think about mammals, birds or reptiles and invertebrates are often overlooked, even though they make up about 85% of all the animals on the planet. Invertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone insects, spiders, butterflies and ants just to name a few. Invertebrates are very important to the environment. Not only do they provide food for many other different animals, they also assist in very important processes like pollination and the recycling of animal and vegetable matter. Invertebrates help keep the environment clean and healthy. Make sure you share your Biodiversity Backyard Project with us by telling us in the comments what youve found in your backyard.

19.01.2022 A Kyabram Fauna Park membership is a great gift that lasts all year. Not only will your loved one have a ticket to the Park they can use for 365 days, but you’re also supporting our Park and the wildlife that lives here. 2020 has been a tough year for many, including us. We’d love it if you would support us and other local businesses and organisations when you’re thinking about gifts this Christmas. ... You can purchase a membership or day pass by emailing [email protected] or giving us a call on 5852 2883 .

19.01.2022 One more sleep until we reopen! Woot! Lets celebrate with Selfie Sunday where we get to see your photos from the Park. Stick em in the comments below! Thanks to Ev Lagoon, Kristy Wilkinson (is that a brotherly photo bomb?), Christine Watson and Danni-skye Aston for these rippers

18.01.2022 It’s only 46 sleeps until this guy arrives! We can’t believe Christmas is that close, either! If you like to get prepared early, we’ve got great gift ideas for the whole family!... We have vouchers available for: Annual passes Day passes Zoo Keeper for a Day Program Dingo encounters Plus our giftshop has a range of animal themed items. Vouchers are available from our front counter or send us an email at [email protected]

18.01.2022 Mum! Mum! Mum! Mum! Hands up if you can relate? Maisy is the most patient mumma ever with bub crawling all over her while she has some breakfast Echuca Moama Tourism... Visit the Murray Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Visit Shepparton Explore Bendigo Kyabram - My Kind of Town See more

17.01.2022 Our Squirrel Gliders are ready to bust out this weekend, are you? Seriously, could they be ANY cuter?! If you’re keen for outdoor time this weekend, we’re open from 10am until 5pm... Enjoy More than 600 native animals 55-acres of beautiful bushland and wetlands Roaming reptile displays at 11:30am and 2:30pm Café stocked with yummy sandwiches, wraps, toasties, coffees, slices, and ice-creams Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Visit Shepparton Explore Bendigo

17.01.2022 Nothing will stand between Echi the Echidna and her food! Echidnas love to eat termites and ants in the wild. They have a long sticky tongue that they use in the tunnels of termite nests to get them out and swallow them whole.... No chewing required for echindas as they are actually toothless! Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Visit Shepparton Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Explore Bendigo Kyabram - My Kind of Town

17.01.2022 Would you like to win a family pass to Kyabram Fauna Park by helping us name our newest ringtail possum? Our keepers suggested four names and now it is up to you to vote for your favourite by using the emoticons. Ringo Raider... Relic Optimus We would LOVE it if you could share the post and even tag a friend who should also vote. We’ll draw a winner on Thursday, December 24th, just in time for Christmas! This little possum is boy and is around 6 months old. He already enjoys sweet potato, just like his mum, Maisy! Need some face time before you vote? We’re open from 10am 5pm every day! No bookings required. Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Visit Shepparton Explore Bendigo Kyabram - My Kind of Town

17.01.2022 Merry Christmas! The Park is closed today so the animals can enjoy their presents from Santa. (Yes, they were ALL on the nice list!) We’ll see you tomorrow for some Boxing Day fun!

17.01.2022 National Pollinator Week continues here at Kyabram Fauna Park! One of the greatest heroes in the pollination world is the honey bee! They help pollinate a huge range of plants by foraging for nectar and pollen inside of their flowers. While they are foraging, pollen particles get stuck to their hairy bodies and legs and pollinates each flower the bee visits.... Hives are often utilised in agricultural practices as they help pollinate important crops like fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, spices and even grasses used for grazing livestock. If you'd like to catch these pollinators in action, you can catch them in their artificial hive as part of our invertebrate display in our Education and Environment Centre. Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Visit Shepparton Explore Bendigo Kyabram - My Kind of Town

16.01.2022 Check out the crew from our Platinum Partners Brady Electrical Contracting enjoying a break pre-covid. Were thankful that Brady Electrical, a fabulous Kyabram business, has come on board as a partner. Our partnership packages are a great way for local businesses to support and get involved with the Park.... Theyre a win/win because not only do our partners help us maintain and improve the Park, but our they also get benefits including entry into the Park, invites to events, business exposure and lots more. If youd like to know more about being a partner of the Park, all the details are on our website: http://kyabramfaunapark.com.au/sponsorship.html Kyabram Fauna Park is a not-for-profit wildlife park with a small team of dedicated keepers and volunteers. Thank you to all the businesses, groups and individuals that support the Park.

16.01.2022 New Fun Fauna Facts! This time with Keeper Ben telling you all about the amazing Frilled-neck lizard. If you have any questions about this amazing reptile, pop them in the comments and well answer them. Were temporarily closed to visitors but were keen to keep in touch with our guests and look forward to seeing you in the future.... Stay safe and please look after yourself and loved ones while we look after the animals. Visit the Murray Echuca Moama Tourism Visit Shepparton Kyabram - My Kind of Town Kyabram Free Press ABC Goulburn Murray

16.01.2022 Is our princess parrot singing or yawning..? We think he is warming up his singing voice in preparation of our guests this weekend! The Park and Café are open from 10am-5pm all weekend and we’d love to see you!... Stephanie Elliott Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Visit Shepparton Explore Bendigo Kyabram - My Kind of Town

16.01.2022 Any idea what these are? Our Platinum Partner Cantech Engineering built these amazing cabin windows for our cassowary enclosure. We obviously needed something pretty special for the worlds most dangerous birds!... Our partnership packages are a great way for local businesses to support and get involved with the Park. Theyre a win/win because not only do our partners help us maintain and improve the Park, but our they also get benefits including entry into the Park, invites to events, business exposure and lots more. Kyabram Fauna Park is a not-for-profit wildlife park with a small team of dedicated keepers and volunteers. Were grateful for the support we receive from the community. If your business is interested in supporting the Park, please give our General Manager Lachlan a call on 5852 2883. Thanks Cantech!

16.01.2022 We’re open from 10am until 5pm today. You can enjoy a stroll around the Park and get up close to some Aussie native animals like our mate Timothy. Or pick up a last minute pressie from our gift shop including a range of vouchers for fun fauna experiences.... We’ll be closed tomorrow then reopening at 10am on Boxing Day.

16.01.2022 We cant believe our dingo puppies are a year old! Happy Birthday Dipa and Yula!

15.01.2022 Were excited to announce that were reopening on Monday 21 September 2020, just in time for the school holidays! Well be open every day from 10am 5pm PLUS weve got a couple of exciting programs these holidays that well announce here soon. Seriously, youre going to love them! Our staff, volunteers and animals cant wait to open our gates again and welcome visitors into the Park.... Well have precautions in place to ensure the Park is COVID safe. We wont be able to run our usual daily animal interactions. This is to protect both visitors and staff by avoiding people gathering in groups in one spot. But if you want to see keeper talks, check out the Fauna Fun Facts videos weve been posting on this page. See you in 5 sleeps! Visit the Murray Echuca Moama Tourism Visit Shepparton Kyabram - My Kind of Town Kyabram Free Press 9 News Border North East WIN News Shepparton ABC Goulburn Murray

15.01.2022 Check out Echi, our beautiful short-beaked echidna waking up from her winter slumber. Carolyn, our Education Coordinator, has great info about echidnas perfect if youve got a kid who is remote learning right now! Did you know that the echidna is one of the few Australian animals to go into full hibernation during winter? ... So, what is hibernation and why do some animals hibernate? A state of hibernation is when an animal lowers its body temperature and slows its breathing and heart rate. Basically, its a deep sleep that can last for days, weeks or even months. Hibernation is used to conserve energy and to survive when food is scarce. Echidnas will store fat before entering hibernation to help them survive through their winter sleep. Did you know that Kyabram Fauna Park is now offering virtual and online education? Yep, we can help out with remote learning - so let your school know or tell a teacher! You can find out more about virtual and online education by sending an email to [email protected]

15.01.2022 Check out this great snap Keeper Kayla got of our eastern quoll ladies! It’s not very often we’re able to get a great look at this species during the day. Eastern quolls are carnivorous mammals who are roughly the size of a small domestic cat. Their colouring can range from ginger-brown to black with snow white spots covering their bodies, but not their tails. They are nocturnal and like to spend the daylight hours curled up inside logs, underground burrows, or under large ro...cks catching a few z’s before they spend the night hunting for food. This species are fantastic hunters! The majority of their diet consists of smaller insects like roaches, spiders, and grasshoppers. Some of their favourite larger prey includes rabbits, mice, and rats. Their choice in diet has helped keep a natural balance in their ecosystems. Eastern quolls used to inhabit most of south-east Australia. However, the introduction of feral species such as foxes and cats has devastated the population and they are now considered endangered. Currently, this species can only be found in the wild in Tasmania and a few isolated fenced sanctuaries in Australia. If you’d like to meet our special little ladies on your next visit, their home is towards the back of the Park, across from our southern cassowaries.

15.01.2022 Our Park feels very empty without visitors, but it is SO important to stay home and stay safe right now. Help us get our visitor fix by popping your photos of your visit in the comments wed love to see them! Selfie Sunday is our favourite part of the week thanks to Jessica Lodding, Damian Stevens-Todd, and Staceys Massage 4 Paws for these great photos!

15.01.2022 When you visit the Kyabram Fauna Park during the day, you may not see our Mitchell’s Hopping Mice in action. Here is Molly, doing what she does best digging! Mitchell’s Hopping Mice are a nocturnal, burrowing species, who live in tunnels. Their tunnels have a small number of interconnected vertical shafts that are about 1 metre deep. For such a small animal, digging is only possible in sandy soils. A typical habitat for these mice is shrublands featuring sandy dunes.... In the Kyabram Fauna Park classroom, students have the opportunity to learn about our native animal species, just like Molly. To get more information or to make a booking, please contact Carolyn at [email protected] Kyabram P-12 College Girgarre Primary School Lancaster Primary School Merrigum Primary School Undera Primary School Stanhope Primary School St. Augustine's College Kyabram Tongala PS Mooroopna Park Primary School Orrvale Primary School Nanneella Estate Primary School Mooroopna North Primary School Mooroopna Primary School Echuca East Primary School St Mary's Primary School, Echuca Twin Rivers Primary School Echuca Moama Public School Moama Anglican Grammar River City Christian College St Joseph's College Echuca Echuca College St Patrick's Primary School Tongala 3621 Echuca Twin Rivers Specialist School Bouchier Street Primary School Gowrie Street Primary School St Georges Road Primary School Guthrie Street PS Wilmot Road Primary School Greenfields Primary School Verney Road School Shepparton East Primary School Tallygaroopna Primary School

15.01.2022 Meet Kermit the Green Tree Frog, just one of the animals students may meet in the Fauna Park classroom. It’s not easy being greenbut Kermit is definitely a crowd favourite. We offer kindergarten, primary and secondary education programs that incorporate the Victorian curriculum.... We are now taking bookings for 2021 school excursions and incursions yep, you can come to us or we can come to your school! We suggest you book early so you don’t miss out. Contact Carolyn, our Education Coordinator at [email protected] Felicity Johnson

14.01.2022 We’re excited to welcome Art Starts Here at the Park for creative workshops including Polymer Clay Jewellery Making and Alcohol Ink Painting for Beginners. Have fun and get creative in one of the most beautiful settings our Park! There are two sessions of alcohol ink painting for beginners on Saturday 14 November. One from 9.30 am and the second from 12.30pm. ... The polymer clay jewellery workshop is on Sunday 15 November from 9:30am. All classes are $79 which includes materials, tools and tuition. Book now by contacting Kylie at Art Starts Here on Facebook or the website www.artstartshere.com.au/classes Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Visit Shepparton Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Explore Bendigo

14.01.2022 Happy Selfie Sunday! Our animals got a lot of love this week and we’ve got the selfies to prove it! If you would like to be featured in our Selfie Sundays, post your Park photos in the comments below!... Thank you to Stephanie Elliot and Ailis Conrad for these great snaps! Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Visit Shepparton Explore Bendigo Kyabram - My Kind of Town

13.01.2022 It's Sunday Selfie time! We love seeing your pics when you visit stick in the comments below to be featured in our next Sunday Selfies Thanks Renee Parkes for this great photo!... Kyabram - My Kind of Town Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Visit Shepparton Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Explore Bendigo

12.01.2022 Keeper Ben has been busy creating different climbing opportunities for our snakes as part of their regular enrichment. The peg board includes different sized branches to replicate what they would find in the wild, giving the snakes a chance to stretch out and exercise. Our Brown Tree Snake is loving Keeper Ben’s creation. ... Brown Tree Snakes are skilled climbers and live in forested areas from woodlands to rainforests perfect spaces for professional climbers! Known for their large head and bulging eyes with a long slender body that can grown up to 2-meters long, they are notoriously aggressive with a short fuse. If they feel slightly threatened, they will strike repeatedly. If you’d like to see this new enrichment in action, you’ll find it in our Reptile Room in the Education and Environment Centre.

12.01.2022 Smooch, the Regent Parrot, is a firm believer in a healthy breakfast Can you guess how Smooch got his name? Yep, he loves our guests and giving them birdie kisses.... You’ll find Smooch and his friends in the walk-thru aviary. We now offer feedbags for sale at reception so you can feed Smooch and the other birds plus our kangaroos, wallabies, wombats and emus. What better way than to end your week with some parrot kisses

12.01.2022 The winter weather is slowly creeping in! Our sugar gliders have the right idea, all snuggled up in their comfy nestbox. How many gliders can you spot in this photo?... This small nocturnal species has membranes spanning from the fifth finger of their front legs to the ankles of their back legs. This membrane allows them to ‘glide’ from tree to tree during the night. Some can glide up to 50m between trees! They are a social species, living in ‘clans’ made up of seven adults and their young in one nest. Between the clan, they are quite playful animals but can be aggressive to any members outside of their clan. The Park currently has two sugar gliders who live on the right side of the Park, near our Bowerbird aviary. Make sure you say ‘hi’ on your next visit! If you don’t get to see them, we will have our ‘Creatures of the Night’ tour happening next school holidays where you can get up close and have a special encounter with our nocturnal animals including our sugar gliders!

12.01.2022 We want to give a big shout out to Salters Motor Panel Repairs & 24hr Towing Kyabram who are Bronze Partners with the Park. They’ve helped us out in so many ways most recently by transporting our work ute for repairs. We really appreciate the local businesses, like our friends at Salter Motor Panel Repairs, who support the Park through our partnership program.... Our partnerships are win/win because not only do our partners help us maintain and improve the Park, but our they also get benefits including entry into the Park, invites to events, business exposure and lots more. We’re grateful for the support we receive from the community. If your business is interested in becoming a partner, please check out the info on our website http://www.kyabramfaunapark.com.au/sponsorship.html or give our General Manager Lachlan a call on 5852 2883. Kyabram - My Kind of Town Kyabram Chamber Of Commerce

12.01.2022 December starts tomorrow and that means we’re almost at Christmas! Have you got a family member who seems to ‘have everything’? How about gifting them an experience this Christmas?... We have vouchers available for every family member! Family and Single Annual Passes Family and Single Day Passes Zoo Keeper for a Day now with sessions for the older kids! Dingo Encounters You’ll be the toast of Christmas with these presents! Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Visit Shepparton Explore Bendigo Kyabram - My Kind of Town

12.01.2022 Check out Bree the Southern Koala LOVING getting her nose scratched. So cute! What are you enjoying while youre staying safe at home? Tell us in the comments. Were temporarily closed but we cant wait until we can open our gates to visitors again. ... Stay safe and please look after yourself and loved ones while we look after the animals. Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Visit Shepparton Kyabram - My Kind of Town Kyabram Community Connections

11.01.2022 We were THRILLED to have Natalie from Campaspe Regional Library Service read What do cockatoos do by Leigh Ritchie in our walk-thru aviary as part of National Science Week.

11.01.2022 Looking for last minute Christmas gift idea? We have lots of lovely pressie ideas in our gift shop at the Park entry. Vouchers are also a great gift idea and we have plenty!... Family and single annual passes Family and single day passes Zoo Keeper for a Day now with sessions for the older kids! Dingo encounters You’ll be the toast of Christmas with these presents! We’re open until 5pm on Christmas Eve and closed on Christmas Day. Images by Bill

11.01.2022 Yula the Alpine Dingo is all smiles for Saturday. A visit to the Fauna Park this weekend is sure to put a smile on your face! The Park and Café are open from 10am-5pm and we would love to see you! ... No bookings required. Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Visit Shepparton Explore Bendigo Kyabram - My Kind of Town

11.01.2022 We have been overwhelmed with the amazing response and the support for our Zoo Keeper for a Day program! We have now sold out of all available vacancies BUT there is good news! Due to popular demand we will look to run the Zoo Keeper for a Day program outside of the school holiday period. Stay tuned and keep an eye on our Facebook page to keep up to date with any announcements.... Thank you to all of those guests that have registered their interest. We cant wait to welcome our first group of mini Zoo Keepers next week! Visit the Murray Echuca Moama Tourism Visit Shepparton Kyabram - My Kind of Town

11.01.2022 Have you heard? Were reopening on Monday 21 Septemberjust in time for the Victorian school holidays! Youll be able to check out your usual favourites plus the Parks newest residents a pair of Southern Cassowary, two Eastern Quoll and a Spot-tailed Quoll. We cant wait to see you!... The Park will be open every day from 10am to 5pm plus our caf will be serving tasty treats and refreshments.

10.01.2022 Want to catch up with some scaly friends this weekend? We have roaming reptile displays at 11:30am and 2:30pm where you can get up close and personal with our lizards and pythons (or admire from afar!) If reptiles aren’t your thing the Park is home to more than 600 native animals. ... Enjoy a stroll around our gorgeous Park and learn more about the amazing animals that call Australia home.

10.01.2022 The Park and Café is open today from 10am to 5pm. Enjoy the sunshine with the cutest native animals in town like Harold the spot-tailed quoll. We have roaming reptile displays at 11:30am and 2:30pm... Feedbags available for purchase to feed our free range wildlife And a fully stocked café with toasties, sandwiches, wraps, ice creams, coffees, and cold drinks. See you soon! Flissy Johonson Photography Kyabram - My Kind of Town Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Visit Shepparton Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Explore Bendigo

10.01.2022 We have two roaming reptile sessions every day during the school holidays at 11:30am and 2:30pm Catch up with our keepers and get up close to our scaly friends The safety of our guests and animals is a priority at the Park so all our encounters have covid-safe precautions including hand sanitiser and social distancing measures... You can also find hand sanitising stations throughout the Park and helpful signs to show how to be safe while enjoying your visit. Zara Stratton

09.01.2022 Our Education Coordinator Carolyn is looking forward to being part of Campaspe Regional Library Services Science Week events by sharing lots of great facts about koalas on Friday.

09.01.2022 Our ringtail possums, Roger and Maisy, are expecting! How cute is Maisy’s little pouch bump?! Expect to see their offspring in around a month because ringtail possums gestate their young for approximately 20 26 days.... Their litters range from one to three joeys in each litter. When the joeys are born, they are about the size of a jellybean and completely hairless! They crawl up to mum’s pouch where they stay for 7 weeks before hitching a ride on mum or dad’s back until they are 6 months old. We couldn’t be more excited for this little bub to join the Kyabram Fauna Park family. If you’d like to see the new parents, you’ll find Roger and Maisy in one of the enclosures on the outside of our Education and Conservation Centre. Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Visit Shepparton Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Explore Bendigo Kyabram - My Kind of Town

09.01.2022 Our Education Coordinator Carolyn has great information about cassowaries and why survival of this species is important not only because they are amazing birds but because of their essential role in the environment. The Southern Cassowary is an endangered species and at serious risk of extinction. There may be as few as 4,000 remaining in the wild. Only about 25% of their original habitat remains due to deforestation and development so their numbers may continue to decline.... The conservation of the cassowary is about more than just preserving a unique and beautiful native bird. As a keystone species, its continued survival in the wild is crucial to maintaining biodiversity in the Queensland rainforests. The Southern Cassowary plays a critical role in the dispersal of up to 100 species of plant seeds throughout large areas of rainforest it is a super seed-spreader! The cassowary diet consists mostly of fallen fruit which it swallows whole. Some seeds are so large that no other animal can swallow them. With a short digestive tract, the food travels quite quickly through its system and cassowary scat can contain hundreds of partially digested seeds that it then disperses throughout the rainforest. Its scat also acts as a ready-made fertiliser to give the germinating seeds a helping hand. Research, the development of captive breeding programs and the creation of awareness through education, zoos and fauna parks are all playing a very important role in giving the Southern Cassowary the best chance of long-term survival. Have you met Adelaide and Gorge, Kyabram Fauna Parks Southern Cassowaries? Once we reopen, youll be able to check out these incredible birds that play such an essential part in Queensland rainforests eco-system. Our Education Coordinator Carolyn is a qualified teacher who has developed an education program that aligns to the Victorian curriculum. Once schools reopen to face-to-face learning, perhaps your school could have an excursion to the Park or arrange for us to come to your school? You can find all the details of our education program at our website http://www.kyabramfaunapark.com.au/schools.html or by emailing Carolyn at [email protected] Bruce Colyer

09.01.2022 We love seeing your photos from the Park stick them in the comments so we can all enjoy them! Sunday Selfie is our favourite time of the week. Big thanks to @katobourke and @palette_full_of_play for sharing their fun times at the Park with us.... Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Visit Shepparton Explore Bendigo Kyabram - My Kind of Town

09.01.2022 We’ve loved having everyone visit the Park this weekend! Here are some of our favourite snaps from our amazing guests If you’d like to get featured in our next Selfie Sunday, post you photos in the... comment section below! Thank you Riana Miller and Danni Thompson for these sunshiny snaps! Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Visit Shepparton Explore Bendigo Kyabram - My Kind of Town

09.01.2022 Sometimes you just need a joey cuddle to finish your week How could Keeper Kayla resist giving this cutie a cuddle! Matilda the eastern grey joey and her adopted sister, Millie, are the newest Park residents. ... You’ll find them enjoying the sunshine and gobbling down pellets from our visitor feedbags in the outdoor area of the Education Centre. The Education Centre is also home to our invertebrate collection, reptile room, nocturnal mammals, and the wetland bird viewing hide. Why not visit the Park this weekend and get a kangaroo cuddle or two? Kyabram - My Kind of Town Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Visit Shepparton Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Explore Bendigo

09.01.2022 Looking for a Christmas gift for a kid that loves animals and dreams about working at a zoo when they grow up? Our Zoo Keeper for a Day program would be perfect! Kids will go behind the scenes and take part in daily zoo keeper duties including animal enrichment and enclosure maintenance.... Our Zookeepers for a Day get a close look at our animals and the opportunity to talk to our staff about what it is like to work as a zoo keeper. We are now taking bookings for: Saturday 2 January (8-12 year olds) Wednesday 6 January (8-12 year olds) Saturday 9 January (8-12 year olds) Sessions run from 9am-1pm and cost $70 per child, which includes morning tea and lunch. Spaces are limited and bookings are essential so give us a call on 5852 2883 or email [email protected] We have COVID precautions in place for this program including practicing social distancing, sanitising hands, and sanitising equipment.

08.01.2022 A big thank you to our friends at Rochester Nursery who’ve donated gorgeous native plants as part of our upgrade to our koala enclosures. The plants are growing beautifully and we’re sure the koalas appreciate their stunning surroundings (that is when they’re not snoozing!). Having varied natural habitat is part an important component for the welfare of our animals. Thanks Rochester Nursery for your generous donation.... We’re grateful for the support we receive from the community. If you or your business is interested in supporting the Park, please contact our General Manager Lachlan at [email protected] Kyabram - My Kind of Town Kyabram Chamber Of Commerce Rochester Business Network

08.01.2022 Now that summer has well and truly arrived, it’s important to remember our animal friends need help during this warmer weather. At Kyabram Fauna Park, we use misters and ice-blocks to keep our animals cool. As you can see, Adelaide the southern cassowary loves some time under the sprinkler. You can also help wildlife near you home by:... - Leaving out trays of water in shaded areas. Animals can use these to rehydrate or for a cooling bath. Add rocks or logs to deep trays, bowls or buckets so smaller animals don’t get stuck. - Keeping your pets inside. Not only does this help cool your pooch but it alleviates the extra stress of predators while wildlife are in search of water or shade in your yard. - Cover your pools when not in use. Animals suffering from heat stress can get trapped in pools and drown or get sick from ingesting harmful pool chemicals. If you find an animal who is suffering from heat stress, you can: Offer them a dish of water only (no food) Relocate to a cool shaded area using a dry towel or blankets (if safe to do so) Call a wildlife carer immediately. (information about wildlife carers in Victoria can be found at https://www.wildlife.vic.gov.au/i/help-for-injured-wildlife)

08.01.2022 We hope youre staying cosy at home like our Mitchells Hopping Mice. Cute! Were temporarily closed but we cant wait until we can open our gates to visitors again. Stay safe and please look after yourself and loved ones while we look after the animals.... Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Visit Shepparton Kyabram - My Kind of Town

08.01.2022 Goodbye 2020! We hope to see you in 2021 yes, the Park is open on New Years Day tomorrow! What a year, hey? We thought it would be nice to take a moment to reflect on the good moments of this year: Education Coordinator Carolyn joined the team and she has done a great job relaunching our schools program. Thanks to The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning for funding Carolyn’s position. Many schools have enjoyed our new education program either in the Park, a...n incursion or virtually during lockdown. We welcomed Southern Cassowaries Gorge and Adelaide to Kyabram. They arrived from On The Perch Bird Park during the first lockdown and have been a hit with visitors. We added two species of quolls back in our collection Harold the Spot-Tailed Quoll and Myrcella and Shireen the Eastern Quolls. Countless other species of birds, mammals and reptiles have joined the Fauna Park family in 2020. Our twenty-year masterplan was finalised and sets the sets the park up for a positive future by guiding development of the Park over the next 20 years. You can check it out on our website at http://www.kyabramfaunapark.com.au/images/master.pdf We were fortunate to receive a $1.94 million grant from the Victorian Government to make critical upgrades to infrastructure at the Park that will create an even better experience for visitors and our wildlife. Work has already started with upgrades to the koala enclosure plus the installation of sprinklers and misters in many of the other animal enclosures. Read more about it here: https://bit.ly/3hgxaZx We launched the Zoo Keeper for a Day program so kids could learn what it’s like to work in a wildlife park. We’ve been impressed with the enthusiasm of the children who take part in this program and are thrilled to see so many future wildlife warriors! Night Tours kicked off this year, giving our guests the opportunity to see the Park and our animals from a different perspective. They were hugely popular and will be back after daylight savings. We were excited to be the recipients of $550,000 funding from the Federal Government to help with priority projects in our masterplan. Read more about the announcement here https://bit.ly/38tR9Qx. We’ve appreciated the support from the Park partners, volunteers, local businesses, local community, visitors, staff and committee of management. This year has been hard but we’re thankful for the good things that have happened in 2020. Flissy Johnson Photography

07.01.2022 Have you caught an episode of Scottish Vets Downunder yet on ABC? The Fauna Park features on a couple of episodes where the Scottish born but Bendigo-based vets head to the Park to learn more about Aussie native animals from our General Manager Lachlan. Dr Chris recently performed a health check on Noddy the bare-nosed wombat. Welfare of our animals is paramount and regular health checks ensure our animals are healthy and happy.... Check out Scottish Vets Down Under on the ABC Thursday evenings at 8pm. Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Visit Shepparton Explore Bendigo Kyabram - My Kind of Town Bendigo Animal Hospital Bendigo Equine Hospital Kyabram Free Press Kyabram Community Connections The Bendigo Advertiser ABC Goulburn Murray The Goulburn Valley News BBC Scotland BBC Earth BBC Radio 1 WildBear Entertainment

07.01.2022 Another pre-covid pic from earlier this year when Chris and the team from Advance Computing came on board as Gold Partners of the Park. We really appreciate the local businesses, like our mates at Advance Computers, who support the Park through our partnership program. Our partnerships are win/win because not only do our partners help us maintain and improve the Park, but our they also get benefits including entry into the Park, invites to events, business exposure and lots m...ore. Were grateful for the support we receive from the community. If your business is interested in becoming a partner, please check out the info on our website http://www.kyabramfaunapark.com.au/sponsorship.html or give our General Manager Lachlan a call on 5852 2883. Kyabram - My Kind of Town Kyabram Chamber Of Commerce

07.01.2022 Hungry for an adventure this weekend? Kyabram Fauna Park and Café are open 10am to 5pm every day no bookings required So, what’s on?... Roaming reptile encounters at 11:30am and 2:30pm (weekends and holidays) Feedbags available for purchase to feed our wildlife Fully stocked café with sandwiches, wraps, toasties, slices, ice-creams, cold drinks, and coffees And plenty of space to enjoy the sunshine and the start of the Christmas holidays! Images by Bill

07.01.2022 Looking for school holiday fun? We’re open 10am 5pm today! We have plenty of new Australian native animals you can meet, like our pademelons who live in the brush turkey aviary This year we’ve also welcomed southern cassowaries Gorge and Adelaide, spot-tailed quoll Harold and the eastern quolls Myrcella and Shireen... Enjoy roaming reptiles displays each day at 11:30am and 2:30pm Feedbag are available for purchase at reception to feed our free-ranging animals

07.01.2022 We go through A LOT of fruit at Kyabram Fauna Park Our two southern cassowaries Gorge and Adelaide eat almost 6kg each per day! A big thank you to SPC Ardmona Shepparton who donate many buckets of yummy fruit for our animals.... Pictured here is Herb dropping off our latest load of fruit apricots! We’re grateful for the support we receive from the community. If you or your business is interested in supporting the Park, please contact our General Manager Lachlan at [email protected] SPC Kyabram - My Kind of Town Kyabram Chamber Of Commerce Rochester Business Network

07.01.2022 Need a few extra baubles for your Christmas tree? Why not try your hand at decorating your own! We’re excited to welcome Art Starts Here at the Park for a creative Christmas bauble workshop... Have fun and get creative in one of the most beautiful settings our Park! Join us for the last Christmas bauble decorating workshop of the year on Saturday 12th December at 9:30am All classes are $79 which includes four baubles, alcohol ink, tools and tuition. Book now by contacting Kylie at Art Starts Here on Facebook or the website www.artstartshere.com.au/classes Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Visit Shepparton Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Explore Bendigo

07.01.2022 Good Morning! Were just popping to your feed with some Monday morning cuteness to remind you were open today from 10am. Get your school holidays off to a great start with a visit to Kyabram Fauna Park. Of course, we want everyone to be safe while they are visiting so please make sure you take the following precautions.... Make sure you physically distance. Keep the recommended 1.5 metres between you and other people. Wear your mask. Practice good hygiene weve installed hand sanitiser stations throughout the Park to help you do this. Lookout for signs showing how many people are allowed in an enclosed space at any one time so we can maintain the 4 square per person rule. Our Environmental Centre as well as our Reptile Room is regrettably temporarily closed due to the current restrictions. We cant run our usual daily animal interactions. This is to protect both visitors and staff by avoiding people gathering in groups in one spot. But if you want to see keeper talks, check out the Fauna Fun Facts videos weve been posting on this page. If youre not feeling 100%, please take it easy at home and visit your animal friends when youre up to it. Well also need to record peoples details at the entry, so please allow an extra few minutes when you arrive. Jenny Lee

06.01.2022 You asked and we listened! We’ve organised a Zoo Keeper for a Day session for 13-16 year olds on Monday 4 January Now the big kids can get in on the fun of working as a zoo keeper, getting up close to our animals and learning from our keepers. We’ve also opened up dates for the 8-12 year olds on 2, 4, and 9 January.... If your kid loves animals and dreams about working at a zoo when they grow up, they will love this experience. They’ll go behind the scenes and take part in daily zoo keeper duties including animal enrichment and enclosure maintenance. Our Zookeepers for a Day get a close look at our animals and the opportunity to talk to our staff about what it is like to work as a zoo keeper. We are now taking bookings for: Saturday 2 January (8-12 year olds) Monday 4 January (13-16 year olds) Wednesday 6 January (8-12 year olds) Saturday 9 January (8-12 year olds) Sessions run from 9am-1pm and cost $70 per child, which includes morning tea and lunch. Spaces are limited and bookings are essential so give us a call on 5852 2883 or email [email protected] We have COVID precautions in place for this program including practicing social distancing, sanitising hands, and sanitising equipment. Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Visit Shepparton Explore Bendigo Kyabram - My Kind of Town

06.01.2022 New year, new selfies It’s our first Selfie Sunday of 2021 and we love to see your amazing photos from your visit to the Park Stick your photos in the comments so we can all enjoy your visit too!... Thanks Aria and Nathan for these great photos! Kyabram - My Kind of Town Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Visit Shepparton Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Explore Bendigo

06.01.2022 Were so excited to partner with Campaspe Regional Library Service to bring you this National Science Week talk. Our very own Education Coordinator Carolyn has lots of great information about the iconic koala.

06.01.2022 We are thrilled to be the recipients of $550,000 funding from the Federal Government to help with priority projects in our recently released Masterplan. The funding will be used for upgrades to our reptile house and entry areas, which will improve facilities for our animals, staff and visitors. Were really excited about the upgrades were making at the Park and believe they will have positive economic outcomes for the wider community by attracting more visitors to the region.... Huge thanks to Murray Darling Basin Economic Development Program for supporting the Park and the wider community with their grants program. Damian Drum MP Campaspe Shire Council

06.01.2022 What are you doing this weekend? Us? Why, were just getting ready to reopen on Monday! Youll be able to enjoy a stroll around the Park in the fresh air and visit all your usual favourites, like our dingoes.... Of course, we want everyone to be safe while they are visiting so please make sure you take the following precautions. Make sure you physically distance. Keep the recommended 1.5 metres between you and other people. Wear your mask. Practice good hygiene weve installed hand sanitiser stations throughout the Park to help you do this. Lookout for signs showing how many people are allowed in an enclosed space at any one time so we can maintain the 4 square per person rule. Our Environmental Centre and Entrance building will have a limit on the number of people allowed inside at any one time. We cant run our usual daily animal interactions. This is to protect both visitors and staff by avoiding people gathering in groups in one spot. But if you want to see keeper talks, check out the Fauna Fun Facts videos weve been posting on this page. If youre not feeling 100%, please take it easy at home and visit your animal friends when youre up to it. Well also need to record peoples details at the entry, so please allow an extra few minutes when you arrive. Serena Jane Photography

05.01.2022 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! Due to a recent cancellation, we have some spots available for our Zookeeper for a Day program for THIS SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER 2020! This will be the last program for the year and one not to miss! ... Please contact us at [email protected] ASAP if you would like to participate we anticipate that it will fill up fast so be quick to secure your spot! Our animals and team cannot wait to welcome you for the last Zoo Keeper for a Day for 2020! #KyabramFaunaPark #kyabram #EchucaMoama #Echuca #VisitTheMurray #shepparton #VisitShepparton #bendigo #VisitVendigo #ExploreBendigo #CuteAussieAnimals #zoo #GoulburnValley #wildlife #nature #ZooKeeper #Australia #conservation #environment #ZKFAD #ZooKeeperForADay #SchoolHolidays #HolidayFun #FutureZooKeepers

05.01.2022 Today is Threatened Species Day and Spot-Tail Quolls, like Harold who lives at Kyabram Fauna Park, are listed as Threatened in Victoria. Spot-Tail Quolls are carnivorous marsupials who make their homes in hollow logs and caves. Their numbers have declined dramatically in the wild and they are considered likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future. ... If youd like to know more about these amazing Australian animals, keep an eye out for Keeper Zoes Fun Fauna Facts video featuring Harold, which well post on our page soon. National Threatened Species Day is held on September 7th every year to commemorate the death of Benjamin, the last known Tasmanian Tiger (thylacine) in a Hobart Zoo. The aim of this day is to prevent further extinctions and restore healthy numbers of threatened species in the wild. The quoll is a direct relative of the Tasmanian Tiger and shares common characteristics. Through education and proactive conservation efforts in the wild, the wildlife community is working to ensure that the quoll does not follow the path of its now extinct relative. To find out how you can help, go to https://www.wildlifevictoria.org.au/

04.01.2022 Huge thanks to Ian and Phil from from the Fauna Park Community Alliance who’ve been hard at work building new weighing platforms for our koalas! The wellbeing and health of our animals is paramount and the new platforms are a non-invasive way to weigh our koalas so our keepers can track their health and wellbeing. The scales fit onto the platform and its up to the koala if they want to move onto the platform with yummy gum leaves proving a yummy incentive! ... Ian and Phil from the Fauna Park Community Alliance have been doing incredible work throughout the Park, often volunteering for more than 15 hours a week to help us with maintenance, gardening, and small construction jobs. To say we’d be lost without Ian and Phil is an understatement!

04.01.2022 Happy New Year! We’re open today 10am to 5pm - no bookings required What are you looking forward to most in 2021? We’re very excited about all the new upgrades and programs coming to the Park!... We think that Heidi the southern koala is probably looking forward to eucalyptus leaves and more sleep Need plans for your new years day? We've got you covered! Roaming reptile displays at 11:30am and 2:30pm Feedbags available for purchase to feed our free roaming native animals Air conditioned café stocked with sandwiches, wraps, toasties, slices, ice creams, and hot/cold drinks! 55-hectares of space for the kids to burn off all that excess energy We can't wait to see you for the first time in 2021

04.01.2022 Instagram vs. Reality! We think Yula the Alpine dingo has both looks down pat Felicity Johnson... Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Visit Shepparton Explore Bendigo Kyabram - My Kind of Town

04.01.2022 Were so excited to share our newest New Fun Fauna Facts with you! This time its all about Southern Cassowary! Head Keeper Ellice has lots of incredible info about the worlds most dangerous birds! Gorge and Adelaide, Kyabram Fauna Parks two southern cassowaries, arrived at the Park earlier this year.... If you have any questions about this amazing bird, pop them in the comments and well answer them. Were temporarily closed to visitors but were keen to keep in touch with our guests and look forward to seeing you in the future. Stay safe and please look after yourself and loved ones while we look after the animals. Visit the Murray Echuca Moama Tourism Visit Shepparton Kyabram - My Kind of Town Kyabram Free Press ABC Goulburn Murray Victoria Together

03.01.2022 It’s been a busy school holiday period and we’re sure all parents are feeling a little bit like Timothy the brushtail possum today - we know we are! We have loved seeing everyone over the school holidays and introducing some of our newer residents. It has been amazing to see the response for our ‘Creatures of the Night’ tour along with our ‘Zookeeper for a Day’ program. Both experiences were fully booked, we hope all of our guests had a great time!... The Park is open every day, 10am until 5pm.

03.01.2022 Every heard a koala bellow during mating season? Well, our General Manager Lachlan does an amazing rendition on the brand new TV show Scottish Vets Down Under, which you can watch now on ABC iView: https://iview.abc.net.au//sco/series/1/video/ZW2314A001S00 We were thrilled to be part of this fantastic BBC series which tells the story of two Scottish vets Dr Chris and Dr Mike who have left their homeland to practice in Bendigo.... In episode 1 the vets visit Kyabram Fauna Park to find out more about koalas, including trying to imitate a koala bellow! In episode 7 the vets head back to the Fauna Park to learn more about kangaroos. Its a great show and perfect for iso binge viewing! Bendigo Animal Hospital Kyabram Free Press Kyabram Community Connections ABC Goulburn Murray

03.01.2022 Its Sunday Selfie time where we get to see YOUR photos of the Park! Its SERIOUSLY our favourite part of the weekespecially while were temporarily closed due to stage 3 restrictions in regional Victoria. Stick you Fauna Park photos in the comments so we can all enjoy them!... Big thanks to Stacey Bennett, Jacinta Elliot, Dael Summers, Matt T Walley and Azwin N Ajiseri for these great photos.

03.01.2022 It's Sunday Selfie time! We've had a great weekend and we're ready to show it! We love seeing your pics when you visit stick them in the comments below!... Thanks Laura Clayton for this great snap with our grey joeys

02.01.2022 Were missing our guests but it is so important to stay safe at home right now. Were all in this together! Kyabram Fauna Park is temporarily closed due to level 3 restrictions across regional Victoria, which means we LOVE Sunday Selfie more than ever. Stick you Fauna Park photos in the comments so we can all enjoy them!... Big thanks to Melissa Gibson, Christine Wilson, Amanda Felmingham and Paul Chinnock for these great photos.

02.01.2022 We love the new cover for the Kyabram Tourist Guide although we might be a little biased! Make sure you grab your copy featuring our very own, Keeper Kayla on the cover. It’s a great place to find out what’s going on around Kyabram. It’s been a tough year for lots of businesses and organisations, so check out the guide and support your locals.... You can grab your copy from the Tourist Information Centres in Kyabram, Bendigo, Deniliquin, Heathcote, Shepparton, Echuca, Rochester, Elmore, Nagambie, Nathalia, and Numurkah Kyabram Free Press Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Visit Shepparton Explore Bendigo Kyabram - My Kind of Town

02.01.2022 Can we remotely help you teach your students? Heres an extract from a video about our wetlands that we created for Kyabram P-12 Colleges Year 10 geography class. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the students were unable to visit the Park for their usual field trip so we brought our wetlands to them digitally!... A longer version of this video was produced specifically to meet the curriculum requirements of the class. It was followed up with our Education Coordinator Carolyn hosting a live question and answer session online with the students. Carolyn is a qualified teacher and creates education session that align to curriculum. We miss having students and teachers visit us at the Park but bringing the Park to kids virtually in their classrooms is a great alternative. Find out more about our virtual and online education sessions by sending an email to [email protected]

02.01.2022 The warmer weather is here and we’re ready to splash around this weekend just like Smooch! The Park and Café is open from 10am 5pm. Enjoy reptile interactive at 11:30am and 2:30pm where you can get nice and close to our lizards and pythons.... Feedbags are available to purchase from reception to feed our animals including Smooch and his parrot friends in our walk-thru aviary. See you soon! Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Visit Shepparton Explore Bendigo Kyabram - My Kind of Town

02.01.2022 It’s our favourite time of the week! SELFIE SUNDAY! We love seeing your happy Park memories! Post your photos in the comments below so we can see the fun you've had at the Fauna Park ... Check out these great shots from Muhamed Shahrul, Chris, and Gelisa!

02.01.2022 We think it’s fair to say that Dipa and Yula the Alpine dingoes are very excited Christmas is only two sleeps away! They got spoilt today with their very own dingo-friendly Christmas crackers. Like their domestic counterparts, dingoes have an amazing sense of smell! ... We added smelly spices and chicken pieces inside their crackers to give them some extra enrichment while they play. Enrichment is an important focus here at Kyabram Fauna Park. It is key to ensure that our animals can safely display the natural behaviours they would usually exhibit in the wild. The keepers also love to give a fun twist to the enrichment!

02.01.2022 Looking for weekend fun? Sammy, the red-tail cockatoo is ready! We’re open all weekend 10am 5pm.... Enjoy roaming reptile displays at 11:30am and 2:30pm. Our café is fully stocked with wraps, toasties, sandwiches, and sunshine in a cup coffee Echuca Moama Tourism Visit the Murray Tourism Greater Shepparton (TGS) Visit Shepparton Explore Bendigo Kyabram - My Kind of Town

01.01.2022 We’ve seen plenty of wreaths this season made out of greenery and baubles, but how about this Christmas wreath made out of parrots? We can’t hang this one on the door but it’s still the cutest one we’ve seen! Can you name the different species of parrot in our wreath?