Potoroo Palace Native Animal Sanctuary

01/06/2026

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30/05/2026

🚨 FINAL HOURS! 🚨

Annual Pass sales end tonight and prices will return to normal.

🌿 Adult $40 (was $80)
🌿 Concession $30 (was $60)
🌿 Child $27 (was $54)
🌿 Infant $6 (was $12)
🌿 Family $125 (was $250)

That’s a whole year of adventures, wildlife, communit and outdoor fun for half the usual price.

⏳ Sale ends at midnight tonight. Get yours before it’s gone! 🌿🐾🚂💚

www.potoroopalace.com

28/05/2026

World Environment Day in Candelo 🌿
Come along for a beautiful evening of good food, inspiring conversation and community connection.

This year’s dinner features the scientific team behind the NSW estuary microplastics assessment, with a delicious buffet prepared by the wonderful Cowsnest Community Farm.

All funds raised support local community volunteers 💚
June 5 • Candelo Town Hall • 6pm
Tickets $40

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12/05/2026

Love wildlife? Now’s the perfect time to support your local sanctuary and score a great deal. For the entire month of May, all our Annual Passes are 50% OFF.

Adult: $40.50 (was $80)
Child: $27 (was $54)
Infant: $6 (was $12)
Concession: $30 (was $60)
Family: $125 (was $250)

That’s unlimited visits for a whole year for half the price.

Every pass sold helps us care for our animals through the quieter winter months, funding feed, vet care, and essential maintenance around the sanctuary.

A great gift for wildlife lovers
A full year of nature and connection
All proceeds directly support animal care

Don’t miss it. Visit often. Support local wildlife. Link in bio

04/05/2026

As things slow down over winter, the work behind the scenes doesn’t.

Every animal still needs feeding, care, and a safe place to land.

When you buy a yearly pass this May, you’re directly supporting that work, helping us stay open, keep going, and care for every animal that calls the sanctuary home.

Unlimited visits. Half price. One small action that makes a real difference. Book your annual pass on our website ❤️🐨

www.potoroopalace.com

26/04/2026

Temporary change to our opening hours

From Monday 4 May, Potoroo Palace will be open Friday to Monday, 10:00am – 2:00pm.

During this time:
Our Educational Talk will run at 11:30am
The train will run once daily at 12:00pm


We will return to our regular opening hours in the next school holidays, starting from Friday 3 July.

Thankyou for your ongoing support

Warm regards,
The Potoroo Palace Team

14/04/2026

21/12/2025

This Christmas, one small echidna is celebrating something very simple — being alive.

Meroo was found after a devastating dog attack, badly injured and with one tiny foot so damaged it had to be amputated. After surgery, vets knew he could never survive alone in the wild again.

At Potoroo Palace, Meroo found safety and a new family.
Today, he confidently shuffles around his habitat with his echidna companion Precilla, digs for treats, and meet visitors of all ages. Children especially adore him, leaving inspired to protect wildlife. 💛

Sadly, not every animal gets the second chance Meroo did.

Across Australia, native wildlife is pushed to the brink by cars, feral animals, habitat loss, and extreme weather. Echidnas, one of only five egg-laying mammals left on Earth, are increasingly arriving injured, orphaned, or displaced. Sanctuaries like ours are often their last lifeline.

This Christmas, we urgently need your support.
Your donation helps provide food, medical care, safe enclosures, and dedicated care for animals like Meroo, through the holidays and beyond.

And this year, your impact is doubled.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of Alexandra Seddon, every Christmas donation will be matched dollar for dollar, helping twice as many animals receive the care and safety they need.

$50 helps feed animals like Meroo
$250 provides urgent veterinary care
$1,000 supports safe, permanent habitats for animals who can’t return to the wild

Without support, we face the heartbreaking reality of turning animals away. With your matched gift, no matter the size, you give wildlife another chance at life.

💚 Please donate today and help ensure the next injured echidna gets the second chance Meroo did.

https://give-aus.keela.co/2025-christmas-appeal-meroo-is-celebrating-simply-being-alive

With gratitude,
Every creature at Potoroo Palace

23/10/2025

This adorable rufous bettong is having a sleep in the CUTEST position! But did you know their sleeping habits are just as fascinating as they are?

Rufous bettongs construct cozy nests from grass and other vegetations. They use their prehensile tail like a hand to carry nesting materials! And they don't stick to one nest, they build multiple sleeping spots throughout their territory and rotate between them.

To mimic their natural nest-building behavior, we always provide fresh straw and hay for our bettongs. This allows them to constantly build new nests just like they would in the wild.

18/09/2025

Today, we had to say goodbye to Ozi, our beloved magpie goose, who had been part of Potoroo Palace for over 25 years.

When Alexandra first found Ozi, she had deformed feet, and as she grew older, arthritis affected her wings. Despite her health challenges, she was carefully medicated every day so she could live as happily and comfortably as possible.

Ozi had an unforgettable personality. When she was with other geese, she became the fearless protector, ready to defend her friends from humans, sometimes even with a bit of a bite! She was always on guard, showing a loyalty and courage that left a strong impression on everyone. Yet, when she was on her own, her character completely shifted, she became gentle, affectionate, and loving toward people, revealing a sweet and trusting side that only a few got to see.

Her behaviour reminds us of the complexity of animals, the ways they bond, protect, and adapt to those around them. Ozi will be remembered for her bravery, her loyalty, and the love she gave only to those she deemed worthy.

We are grateful to have shared her life and will carry her memory with us forever.