Save a Mate
Ranger for a Day
We’re on the hunt for Rangers in training! The ultimate experience for any animal lover, go behind the scenes and see first-hand a day in the life of a Paradise Country Ranger. Terms and Conditions
School Holidays Program
School Holidays Program
Work alongside our Wildlife Keepers with daily tasks like animal feeding, enrichment, and encounters.
Save a Mate Program is For Rangers Aged 6–13
Limited Time School Holidays Program
Includes Paradise Country Admission
Participants will be supervised at all times by a designated Paradise Country team member
Parents/guardians not permitted unless medication is needed. Please inform staff at the start of the Program.
Let us guide your wildlife-loving-child through a truly memorable and educational day at Paradise Country
Program Details
9:00am – 2:00pm
Become Save a Mate Rangers for the day (ages 6–13).
Ranger Duties
Help with feeding & enrichment plus meet the wildlife.
Fuel with a View
Morning Tea & Lunch at the Farmhouse Restaurant provided.
Keepsakes
Rangers will receive a printed koala photo & a Save a Mate cap.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Are parents or guardians able to observe?
Due to the behind the scenes nature of this program, family and friends are unable to join the participant as observers. If you would prefer to stay on site for the duration of the program please purchase a valid pass to enter the park.
How many children participate?
There are a maximum of 10 children per program.
What is the age limit?
Save a Mate Ranger program is for children aged 6-13 years old.
What is the duration of the program?
Save a Mate Ranger runs from 9am to 2pm, 5 hours in total.
Where is the drop off and pick up location?
A Paradise Country supervisor will collect all participants from the Homestead at front entry.
What do I wear?
As the day will be physical and hands-on with the animals we kindly request participants wear supportive enclosed footwear. We suggest participants wear long comfortable pants and long sleeves however this is not essential. No open toe footwear.