FEATURED HALL OF FAME

Billabong Sanctuary

Billabong Sanctuary is a unique wildlife park offering personal interaction with native animals as well as thrilling crocodile feeding shows!

Attraction

Experiences

Wildlife Park / Zoo

Sustainability Commitment

Billabong Sanctuary, in 2019, was inducted into the Hall of Fame as an Advanced Ecotourism attraction. One of the first 25 tourism operators to be recognised Australia wide. Billabong Sanctuary is a standout operator with a commitment to conservation and quality tourism experiences. The Sanctuary gives great importance to recycling and providing browse to the koalas through their own Eucalyptus tree plantation grown at nearby Townsville Correctional Centre farm. All uneaten browse is recycled in aviaries.

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Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs

Accessibility Details

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour
Caters for people who use a wheelchair

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person

Yellow road signs with a koala and kangaroo symbol mark the path through dense greenery, leading to an A-frame cabin labeled "16," perfect for ecotourism accommodation.

Billabong Sanctuary

Billabong Sanctuary offers Australia’s best interactive wildlife experience! Nestled within 11 hectares of tropical woodland at Townsville, north Queensland, we are home to over 75 species of native animals, displayed in surroundings which reflect their natural environment. Throughout the day, Rangers share their passion for wildlife conservation through dynamic, interactive talks and feeding shows. We guarantee each visitor a unique experience based on personal interaction with koalas, wombats, dingoes, birds, reptiles and more! You will leave with happy memories and great photos, and the inspiration to engage in conservation issues affecting your own community.