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Kyabram Fauna Park

Tourist attractions

75 Lake Road, Kyabram VIC 3620, Kyabram, VIC 3620
(03) 5852 2883

Description

Located in the town of Kyabram, Victoria, the Kyabram Fauna Park is a 55-hectare (140-acre) popular wildlife sanctuary.

The park boasts a rich history that dates back to 1967 when the then fallow farmland was suggested to be transformed into a wildlife park. The idea was met with wide acceptance, and the Kyabram Fauna Park finally opened its doors in 1976 as a non-profit venture. The park is home to over 400 animal species from Australia and across the globe. Visitors can view and interact with the animals, making it an excellent place for people of all ages to visit.

Kyabram Fauna Park is a sanctuary to a wide range of animal species. Visitors can admire the alpine dingoes, flying foxes, echidnas, Tasmanian devils, quolls, wombats, koalas, sugar gliders, kangaroos, parma wallabies, emus, cassowaries, wedge-tailed eagles, cockatoos, Cape Barren geese, and many more. The park also recently welcomed its first meerkats, which have become a favourite with visitors. The fauna park offers a walk-through aviary that visitors can wander through to marvel at the birds' beauty. Additionally, the heated reptile house is a favourite spot for visitors who want to learn more about snakes, lace monitors, and freshwater crocodiles.

The site of the Kyabram Fauna Park was initially farmland that had been left unused for over 80 years until the idea of utilising it was raised during a public meeting in 1967. After its acceptance, the park's construction began, and a portion of the

Details

Parks: Lookouts, Picnic Area, Swimming Spots, Toilets, Regional Parks

Location

75 Lake Road, Kyabram VIC 3620, Kyabram, VIC 3620

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