Koala Encounters
Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience with our lovable koalas. Join our wildlife keepers as they take you on a special back-of-house tour to meet our resident Koalas. Enjoy the precious interaction as you feed the koalas their favourite food. A photographer is available to capture these candid moments and a USB will be available to purchase.
A portion of proceeds from every Koala Encounter will be donated to Paradise Country’s Save a Mate conservation campaign, proudly supported by the Sea World Foundation. Terms & Conditions
The Experience
Go behind the scenes to learn more about koalas
Up to 20 minute interactive and educational experience
12:30pm daily
A koala will be present throughout the encounter
Take home a souvenir photo with a koala
Medium group session (maximum 8 people per encounter)
Children under 6 years are not permitted. Children between the ages of 6 and 14 must be accompanied by a participating adult 18+
Meet some of our Koalas
Darrau
Born: 2007 | Sex: Male Born at Paradise Country, Darrau is a handsome and comical koala known for his quirky poses and laid-back attitude. A shy soul at heart, he still manages to win hearts—especially when socialising with the ladies!
Mavis
Born: 2021 | Sex: Female Mavis is a magnificent little Miss who’s as fluffy and as puffy as marsupials come. Keen to explore everything on offer in her perfect little world, Mavis is now eager to embrace the most important aspects of simply being a koala…eating, sleeping and delighting her adoring fans.
Jensen
Born: 2020 | Sex: Male
Jensen is a handsome and daring koala who loves to journey down from the elevated treetops. Keen to live life on the edge and experience things on a brand-new level, he often explores unfamiliar terrain without a worry in the world. Running for fun is Jensen’s favourite pastime, especially when there’s something new to discover or fresh gum leaves on offer.
Darrau
Born: 2007 | Sex: Male Born at Paradise Country, Darrau is a handsome and comical koala known for his quirky poses and laid-back attitude. A shy soul at heart, he still manages to win hearts—especially when socialising with the ladies!
Mavis
Born: 2021 | Sex: Female Mavis is a magnificent little Miss who’s as fluffy and as puffy as marsupials come. Keen to explore everything on offer in her perfect little world, Mavis is now eager to embrace the most important aspects of simply being a koala…eating, sleeping and delighting her adoring fans.
Jensen
Born: 2020 | Sex: Male
Jensen is a handsome and daring koala who loves to journey down from the elevated treetops. Keen to live life on the edge and experience things on a brand-new level, he often explores unfamiliar terrain without a worry in the world. Running for fun is Jensen’s favourite pastime, especially when there’s something new to discover or fresh gum leaves on offer.
Animal Encounters & Experiences
Marmoset Monkey Encounter
An animal experience you'll never forget!
$65
per person
Entry not Included
Ticket Inclusions
+Get up close with our adorable Marmoset monkeys in an interactive behind-the-scenes experience.
Interactive and educational experience of up to 20 minutes
6x8 printed photo of your encounter
Max 2 guests per encounter.
Please Note: Park entry not included. Subject to change without notice. Children under 8 years are not permitted. Children aged 8–14 years must be accompanied by a participating adult (18+). Participants must wear enclosed footwear.
Meerkat Encounter
Meet our mob of mischievous Meerkats!
$65
per person
Entry not Included
Ticket Inclusions
+Get up close with our meerkat clan in an interactive behind-the-scenes experience.
Up to 20 minute interactive and educational experience
6x8 printed photo of your encounter
Please Note: Park entry not included. Subject to change without notice. Children under 8 years are not permitted. Children aged 8–14 years must be accompanied by a participating adult (18+). Participants must wear enclosed footwear.
Koala Encounter
Enjoy a behind-the-scene experience with a koala
$99
per person
Entry not Included
Ticket Inclusions
+Go behind the scenes and get up close with one of Australia’s most iconic marsupials.
Guided tour of the koala back-of-house area with a wildlife keeper
Opportunity to meet and feed the resident koalas
6x8 printed photo of your encounter
Please Note: Park entry not included. Subject to change without notice. Children under 8 years are not permitted. Children aged 8–14 years must be accompanied by a participating adult (18+). Participants must wear enclosed footwear.
Save a Mate Ranger for a Day
Experience a day in the life of a Paradise Country Ranger
$115
per person
Ticket Inclusions
+The ultimate experience for any animal lover (aged 6-13 years), go behind the scenes and see first-hand a day in the life of a Paradise Country Ranger.
Animal feeding, enrichment and encounters
Morning tea and lunch included
Printed koala photo and Save a Mate cap
Koala Breakfast
Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast with the koalas. Admission included.
Adults
$99
per person
Ticket Inclusions
+Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast with our adorable koalas and joeys in the Farmhouse Restaurant every Saturday and Sunday.
Receive an exclusive educational presentation about these iconic marsupials from our friendly wildlife team.
Interact with our adorable Koalas and have your photos taken with one of Australia's favourite animals.
Wildlife Photos
Snap a special moment with our koalas, snakes, or dingoes. It's the perfect farm keepsake.
From
$25
per person
Entry not Included
Ticket Inclusions
+Capture your day on the farm with a professional photo. Enjoy this amazing experience to get up close and personal with our precious wildlife.
Your choice to meet:
Koala
Snakes
Dingoes