Bunbury Wildlife Park

20/06/2026

🐦 Precautionary measures at Bunbury Wildlife Park 🐦
Following the recent detection of avian influenza (bird flu) near Esperance, and as a precaution to protect the animals in our care, we’re making a few temporary changes:
🔸 Our two walk-in aviaries are temporarily closed – you can still view these birds from outside the enclosures.
🔸 Feed bags are unavailable for now.

There is no detection of bird flu at the park. These steps are simply precautionary to keep our animals safe while we seek further advice from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA).

The park remains open, and we look forward to welcoming you. We thank our community and visitors for their understanding and support 💚

We’ll share any updates here as we receive further advice.

Members of the public can report sick or dead birds or marine mammals to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

17/06/2026

Meet the locals 🦜🦘🐍

They’re loud.
They’re cheeky.
They’re full of personality.
And they always know how to steal the spotlight. 😄

Bring the kids or grandkids and make a day of it at Bunbury Wildlife Park with our daily Keeper Talks. It’s the perfect chance to get up close with some of Australia’s most iconic wildlife while the whole family listens, laughs, and learns together.

From vibrant cockatoos and curious dingoes, to our popular wombat friend Sherman, our keepers will share the stories, quirks, and surprising facts that make each animal unforgettable.

🦅 Daily Keeper Talks
🦘 Included FREE with admission
📍 Bunbury Wildlife Park

Wildlife, wonder, and a few “did you know that?!” moments the kids will be talking about all the way home.

Find out more about our Keeper Talks this school holidays via the link below 👇
https://www.bunbury.wa.gov.au/wildlife-park/whats-on

15/06/2026

40 years of wildlife, wonder, and community 💚🦘

This September, Bunbury Wildlife Park celebrates a milestone that’s been 40 years in the making.

For four decades, the Park has welcomed generations of locals and visitors through its gates, creating lasting memories and fostering a love for Australia’s unique wildlife. From first encounters with friendly kangaroos to school excursions, family outings, and conservation efforts behind the scenes, the Park has become a cherished part of our community.

What makes Bunbury Wildlife Park truly special is the connection it creates between people, animals and nature. Every visit, every photo, every shared experience has helped shape the story of the Park over the past 40 years.

As we look ahead, we’re proud to continue providing a place where wildlife can be celebrated, protected, and appreciated for generations to come.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey so far. We can’t wait to celebrate this special anniversary with you.

40 years of wild memories. 40 years of community. 40 years of Bunbury Wildlife Park. 🎉

12/06/2026

💚 Generations of memories, all in one special place 💚

We recently received this beautiful feedback from a visitor who shared memories of bringing their grandchildren to Bunbury Wildlife Park, describing it as their favourite day out.

Remembering the excitement of finding and feeding the animals, chatting with the parrots in the walk-through aviary, and spending time at the playground afterwards.

What a privilege it is to be part of so many family traditions and treasured childhood memories.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Bunbury Wildlife Park over the years. Whether you've visited with children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, or simply for your own love of wildlife, you're part of the story that makes this place so special. 🦘🐍🦜

Do you have a favourite Wildlife Park memory? We'd love to hear it below. 👇

11/06/2026

We’re feeling incredibly grateful for the support our community continues to show our Park 💚

While our main building remains closed, the heart of Bunbury Wildlife Park has never stopped beating. Our dedicated keepers continue to provide exceptional care for our animals every day and visitors are still enjoying up-close wildlife experiences, daily Keeper Talks, and some exciting new additions to the Park.

If you've been wondering about the building closure and the work happening behind the scenes, the City of Bunbury has shared an update below with more information on the structural issues identified earlier this year and the progress being made.

We’re proud of everything our team has achieved over the past few months and look forward to welcoming you to experience the park for yourself. 🦘🦜🦎

Read the City of Bunbury's update below for more information👇

🌿 Update on Bunbury Wildlife Park 🌿

While we continue to manage the main building closure, we wanted to share what’s actually been happening at the park – because the Wildlife Park is so much more than one building.

Earlier this year, a concealed termite infestation was identified within the main building structure during routine on-site works. The damage, hidden within walls and roof spaces, had caused significant structural deterioration that was not detectable through standard maintenance activities. Following confirmation through structural assessment, the City acted immediately – closing the building, safely relocating all animals, and commissioning detailed assessments.

We communicated the building closure and structural issues immediately. As assessments have progressed, we are now providing the community with more detail about the cause.

But here’s the part we’re really proud of, our incredible team has used this time to transform the park experience 💚

✅ Established a new park entrance – designed as a fully integrated visitor arrival experience
✅ Park grounds rejuvenated (new enclosures, refreshed exhibits, and some exciting new residents, including an adorable family of Squirrel Gliders 🐿️)
✅ Conservation programs thriving, including our breeding and species management initiatives
✅ Keeper Talks running daily – included in your entry fee
✅ Overwhelmingly positive visitor feedback

The building is infrastructure. The Wildlife Park is the animals, the keepers, the conservation, and you – our community. And right now, it’s thriving.
Thank you for your continued support. Come see for yourself!

📍 Open Tue to Sun, 10am to 4pm
👉🏻 https://vist.ly/57bhx

05/06/2026

🐾🌿 BUNBURY WILDLIFE PARK REOPENS TOMORROW! 🌿🐾

After an incredible effort from our team following last weekend’s storm, we’re thrilled to announce the Bunbury Wildlife Park will officially reopen tomorrow, Saturday 6 June! 🎉

From fallen trees and debris to a full site clean-up, our team has been working tirelessly to get everything safe, tidy and ready to welcome visitors back. The Park is now looking fantastic and ready for another big weekend of fun. 💚

And the timing couldn’t be better… the sun is shining and Bunbury is set for a huge weekend of excitement!

With the Fremantle Dockers and North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL match just around the corner at Hands Oval, why not make a full weekend of it? Come down, enjoy the atmosphere, and add a visit to Bunbury Wildlife Park to your plans.

Discover a wonderful range of Australian wildlife and friendly farm animals up close, it’s the perfect family day out in the heart of Bunbury. 🦜🐐🦘

Even better, kids enjoy FREE entry all weekend, so there’s never been a better time to bounce down and explore! ☀️

We can’t wait to welcome you back through the gates tomorrow for a weekend full of smiles and special wildlife encounters. 🌿✨

05/06/2026

The verdict is in… and our animals have spoken!

Even though we’re proudly WA, it looks like our furry friends are tipping a Kangaroos upset over the Dockers at Hands Oval this weekend. 🏉

Seems our animal experts aren’t afraid to make a bold call 😉

Make a weekend of it, cheer on your team at Hands Oval, then pop over to say hi to the locals at Bunbury Wildlife Park. We’re only a 5-minute hop away!

Plus, kids enjoy FREE entry all weekend! 💚

So bounce down to Bunbury Wildlife Park and make it a winning weekend full of memories 😄

04/06/2026

Bounce Down to Bunbury Wildlife Park! 🦘

Bunbury is set for a huge weekend of AFL action as the Fremantle Dockers take on the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Hands Oval! 🏉

Whether you're visiting from out of town or you're a local making the most of the excitement, add a wildlife adventure to your weekend plans.

Explore Bunbury Wildlife Park, meet native Australian animals, and enjoy a fun day out with family and friends.

🎉 Kids enter FREE this weekend only! 🎉

With so much happening around the City, there's never been a better time to visit.

🎟️ Kids receive FREE entry - This weekend only
📍 Bunbury Wildlife Park

Make it a winning weekend and bounce down to Bunbury Wildlife Park!

03/06/2026

🐾🌿 Bunbury Wildlife Park – clean-up update 🌿🐾
Our team is hard at work getting the Park back in shape, and they’re doing an amazing job.

The storm left us with a lot of fallen trees and debris, and it’s a bigger job than first expected.

Once trees are cleared, fencing and other infrastructure needs to be repaired too. We’re also being mindful of our animals – continuous chainsaw work is stressful for them, so our crew is working in smaller blocks to keep our residents as calm and comfortable as possible.

To give the team time to do the job properly and safely, we’ve pushed our reopening back to Saturday.

We know it’s a longer wait than we first hoped – thanks for bearing with us 💚

The good news? We’ll be back open just in time for the Bunbury Big Weekender and when the sun is shining!

If you’re in town for the footy, the food, the music or just soaking up a big weekend in Bunbury, add the Wildlife Park to your plans. Our animals would love to see you.

See you Saturday! ☀️

01/06/2026

🌿 Bunbury Wildlife Park - Reopening Update 🌿
The good news - our animals are all safe and the Park sustained minimal damage from the storm 🦉🦘

The not-so-great news - it's a big clean-up job out there. There's a lot of debris and fallen branches throughout the Park, and our team will be working hard over the next couple of days to get everything cleared and safe for visitors.

We'll also have an arborist coming through next week to check on our beautiful trees.

The Park will remain closed tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday, and we're aiming to reopen on Thursday.

🐢 Keep an eye out for stranded turtles 🐢

Our friends at the Dolphin Discovery Centre have let us know that last night's wild weather may wash marine turtles ashore along South West beaches. Their Marine Turtle Rehabilitation Team has already responded to the first stranded turtle of the season this morning.

If you're out walking the coastline over the coming days, please keep your eyes open. If you find a stranded turtle:
🐢 Gently pick it up with one hand on either side of the shell
🐢 Place it on a damp towel in an open box or container
🐢 Do NOT put it back in the water
🐢 Do NOT cover it with towels or blankets
🐢 Call for help immediately
📞 Dolphin Discovery Centre (8am to 3pm daily): 9791 3088
📞 DBCA Wildcare Helpline: 9474 9055

Head over to the Dolphin Discovery Centre's page for the full details, and please share to help spread the word.

Thanks for your patience - we can't wait to welcome you back 💛