Maru Koala & Animal Park

Animal Experiences, Presentations and interactions!

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Interactions and Experiences

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What’s on at Maru this School Holidays!

Keeper for a Day

At Maru you can take the opportunity to experience being an honorary ‘Keeper for a Day’ and work closely with one of our experience Park Keepers and the animals.

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Maru’s Presentations

If you are looking for a special experience with one of our animals Maru Koala and Animal Park is the perfect place to do it! All Maru Presentations are included with the Maru Entry Ticket.

We welcome and cater for the needs of all visitors including schools, special needs, social functions and overseas tour groups.

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Feed the Kangaroos

At Maru Koala & Animal Park you can feed our beautiful kangaroos by hand! This is a must do when visiting Australia and it is fun for all ages.

Sheep Shearing Show

Sheep Shearing Shows are returning to Maru! Learn about the importance and history or wool production from sheep in Australia and watch the shearer shear a sheep on stage.

Koala Keeper Talk

The Koala Keeper Talk at Maru Koala and Animal Park is an unforgettable experience where you can go inside the koala enclosure with the keepers and get closer to these magnificent Australian icons. Pat and feed a Koala as you learn about them from our Maru Animal Keepers.

Dingo Keeper Talk

The mighty Dingo is an Australian animal known to the world and luckily for you we have these gorgeous animals inside our Park. Learn something new from our knowledgeable Animal Keepers at our Dingo Keeper Talk.

Reptile Keeper Talk

Maru Koala and Animal Park also has an exciting animal experience called the Reptile Keeper Talk. Learn and Experience the many reptiles at Maru, such as Snakes, Lizards and more. Are you brave enough?

Tasmanian Devil Keeper Talk

The Tasmanian Devil Keeper Talk at Maru Koala and Animal Park introduces you to one of the most interesting animals of Australia; the Tasmanian Devil. Listen to our Animal Keepers as they go into detail about our Tasmanian Devil.

Come see out new summer Children’s Show

FOREST FAIRY AND FRIENDS

Fern the forest fairy is on a quest to help her friend Kaia/Kai Koala find a tree to live in. Kaia/Kai Koala is lost and on their own after their home has been cut down!

On their adventure, Fern the forest fairy and Kaia/Kai Koala meet a new friend Giddy the Growling Grass Frog. Giddy is also lost and alone after losing their home. Now, Fern the forest fairy must help both her friends Kaia/Kai and Giddy to find a new home. Follow along as Kaia/Kai and Giddy work together to learn about each other and understand the special role they play in their environment.

Along with the help of Fern the forest fairy and her magical helpers, Kaia/Kai and Giddy find a new home, with lots of learning, singing and dancing along the way!

Animal Interactions and Experiences

Koala Feeding Experience

Join our keepers as they provide fresh gum leaves for the koalas and learn about the species, their threats, conservation status and how you can help.

From $75