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Billabong Sanctuary, Townsville

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#1 of 10 in Wildlife in Townsville
Must see · Wildlife Area · Nature / Park
Cuddle koalas and feed cassowaries at Billabong Sanctuary, where you can have close encounters with Australian wildlife, from kangaroos to crocodiles. Observe wombats and wallabies in their natural habitat. In the heart of this 11 hectare (27 acre) natural sanctuary, a lake hosts many visiting animals with their young. Shows, talks, and snake handling are also offered. Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Townsville using our trip planner.
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  • By VitoriaP00
    It’s a great way to spend the afternoon! Make sure you check out the hour of the activities before going, they have koala feeding, turtle feeding and all different kind of things to do throughout...  more »
  • By Laura M
    While there were a couple of interesting enclosures, we felt that the admission price, plus extra for bird feed, did not match the quality of sanctuary, particularly in comparison to other...  more »
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