Jeyn started her zookeeping career 5 years ago at Australia Reptile Park, caring for spiders! She tended their colony of thousands of funnel-webs, milking them every day for their venom. Did you Know? Spider venom is collected to make antivenom, in much the same way that snake venom is collected? Jeyn’s real love is reptiles […]
Calling all young animal lovers:Are you ready for Adventures on the WILD SIDE? Our popular Junior Ranger programme returns the first week of January! We can’t wait to welcome in the New Year with fresh and exciting activities based around the life of a zookeeper. Go behind the scenes: enjoy exclusive animal interaction; help feed […]
We regret that the meerkat exhibit is temporarily closed for urgent repairs. We do apologize—we know how much you all look forward to seeing them. We just need to keep them off display while we fix up the outdoor area. We hope it won’t take too long, and will let you know as soon as […]
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved dingo Allira. She enjoyed a wonderful life here at Billabong, living to the impressive age of 14 years! Allira’s health had recently declined and last week she was diagnosed with kidney failure. There was nothing to be done, and as her condition […]
The group includes families who have recently arrived from Africa and SE Asia. Their excursion to Billabong Sanctuary was hosted by the Vincentian Refugee assistance Programme The St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) provides assistance to migrants and refugees in Queensland including emergency relief and referral to other services. Everyone had so much fun getting […]
Yes, the pool is open! Just in time for the weekend—we’re happy to announce that the pool is open again, so don’t forget your swimmers and a towel. Use of the pool is free for all visitors to Billabong Sanctuary. We know that many of our Club members like to pop in just for a […]
While studying veterinary science at local JCU, Bailey spends 2 or 3 days a week helping us here at Billabong. You may have met her during Reptile Experience – she loves reptiles and as a long-term volunteer welcomes the chance to work with them. The rest of her day is spent cleaning enclosures, preparing food […]
We are excited to offer an unforgettable opportunity for YOU to get up close and personal with our mischievous meerkats! Sit with them in their enclosure, offer them some of their favourite food—and be prepared to have them climb all over you and entertain you with their antics! You’re welcome to take selfies, or hand […]
After studying biology and wildlife management in her native Netherlands, Nathalie moved to Australia for greater opportunities to work with animals. She has been a guide in the Daintree, a supervisor for tree kangaroo rescue, and a keeper for birds and mammals at Wildlife Habitat, Port Douglas. This is her first week here with us, […]
Have you met our gorgeous barking owl Roxy? He’s a regular star of the Free Flight Bird Show. Listen for his distinctive “Woop-woop” call. Do you think he sounds like a dog? Every afternoon Roxy joins Yasi the whistling kite, Freeze the bush stone-curlew and Skwimm the tawny frogmouth, before we bring out a friendly […]
