Discover the joy of meeting the world’s happiest animal – the quokka – right here in the Hunter Valley! Known for their irresistible grin, these charming animals are now just a short trip away, offering you the perfect opportunity for a memorable quokka selfie. Treat them to a snack and enjoy this delightful experience without having to venture to Western Australia.

Please note, this experience is open to individuals aged 8 and above. Children between 8 and 15 must be accompanied by a fully paid adult participant.

Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind encounter! Book today!

Want to capture the moment?

One Classic Photo Package is included with each Encounter Session.

CLASSIC PHOTO PACKAGE: QUOKKA
• 1x Large Photo Print (6”x9”) + matching digital download
• Souvenir Photo Holder + discount deals

Please add additional upgrade packages if you wish to purchase the classic photo package for more than one additional person.

Upgrade to a Super or Ultimate Photo Package online or in park for more memories of your experience.

Come and experience an interactive Capybara encounter, the largest rodent in the world! This is one of the few encounters suited to children as young as 8, so if your child is keen to get closer to the animals, our Capybara encounter is a great choice!

You’ll get the chance to meet these gentle, social animals up close and feed them a tasty snack, creating a truly hands-on and memorable experience! During the encounter, a knowledgeable and friendly zookeeper will be there to guide you every step of the way and you’ll learn fascinating facts about capybaras.

Please note, this experience is open to individuals aged 8 and above. Children between 8 and 15 must be accompanied by a fully paid adult participant.

Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind encounter! Book today!

Want to capture the moment?

One Classic Photo Package is included with each Encounter Session.

CLASSIC PHOTO PACKAGE
• 1x Large Photo Print (6”x9”) + matching digital download
• Souvenir Photo Holder + discount deals

Please add additional upgrade packages if you wish to purchase the classic photo package for more than one additional person.

Upgrade to a Super or Ultimate Photo Package online or in park for more memories of your experience.

Cost: $150 per person or $250 for 2 people.
Price does not include admission into the park.

Fully enclosed flat shoes are required

SUNDAYS AT HUNTER VALLEY WILDLIFE PARK – STARTS 8AM
NEW DATES NOW AVAILABLE TO BOOK  – RECOMMENCING THIS SPRING FROM 1ST SEPTEMBER 2024

For Corporate Enquiries of 10 of more guests, please contact our Reservations Team on (02) 9622 1644 for availability.

WILDLIFE SUNRISE TOUR is an extraordinary way to start your day. Meet the amazing animals, that call Hunter Valley Wildlife Park Home.

Our experience includes:

PRICING

Adults         $175.00 per person
Children      $135.00 per person

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Our friendly Camels love a snack and a pat, but be careful to hold you hand flat as they may get carried away taking the food from your hand.  Purchase animal food from the admissions counter on your way into the park.

Swing into adventure with our exciting Squirrel Monkey Encounter – a wild experience you won’t forget! These energetic, playful primates are full of personality, and now’s your chance to meet them up close in one of the most engaging animal experiences we offer!

Perfect for anyone aged 8 and up, this encounter is both fun and educational. You’ll be thrilled to interact with our lively squirrel monkeys in a safe and supervised setting.

A friendly zookeeper will be your guide, sharing fascinating facts about these clever little creatures – from their habitats to their social behaviours and favourite foods. You’ll get to watch them leap, climb, and explore, and even have the chance to feed them a snack!

This is more than just a visit – it’s an up-close, hands-on experience filled with lots of monkey mischief.

Please note, this experience is open to individuals aged 8 and above. Children between 8 and 15 must be accompanied by a fully paid adult participant.

Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind encounter! Book today!

Want to capture the moment?

One Classic Photo Package is included with each Encounter Session.

CLASSIC PHOTO PACKAGE
• 1x Large Photo Print (6”x9”) + matching digital download
• Souvenir Photo Holder + discount deals

Please add additional upgrade packages if you wish to purchase the classic photo package for more than one additional person.

Upgrade to a Super or Ultimate Photo Package online or in park for more memories of your experience.

Cost: $150 Per Person or $250 for 2 People
Price does not include admission into the park.

Maximum of 2 people per encounter.

No colds or flu symptoms as primates can catch human colds.

Our energetic Common Marmosets are always excited to meet new friends – and now, you can step right into their world! Watch them leap and climb through their treetop playground, then join the fun inside their habitat for an up-close Marmoset encounter like no other.

As part of this unforgettable experience, you’ll even get the chance to feed them a tasty snack – one of their favourite parts of the day!

Guided by one of our expert zookeepers, you’ll learn all sorts of fascinating facts about these curious primates. Ask questions, snap some photos, and discover what makes marmosets so special – straight from the people who know them best!

Please note, this experience is open to individuals aged 8 and above. Children between 8 and 15 must be accompanied by a fully paid adult participant.

Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind encounter! Book today!

Want to capture the moment?

One Classic Photo Package is included with each Encounter Session.

CLASSIC PHOTO PACKAGE
• 1x Large Photo Print (6”x9”) + matching digital download
• Souvenir Photo Holder + discount deals

Please add additional upgrade packages if you wish to purchase the classic photo package for more than one additional person.

Upgrade to a Super or Ultimate Photo Package online or in park for more memories of your experience.

Cost: $150 per person or $250 for 2 people.
Price does not include admission into the park.

 

Age Requirement: 8 yrs and older. PLEASE NOTE: Children 8-15 years must be accompanied by an Adult. (This is for the safety of both children and the animals). Please alert staff if you have any cold or flu symptoms as primates are susceptible to these viruses. Fully enclosed flat shoes are required.

 

Do you have the courage of a lion?

Are you bold enough to stand face-to-face with one of nature’s most powerful predators?

Join our expert zookeepers at Hunter Valley Wildlife Park for an unforgettable up-close encounter with our majestic African lions. This heart-pounding experience puts you just a whisker away from these awe-inspiring apex predators— and yes, you’ll even have the chance to feed them!

This is your chance to connect with the wild in a way few ever will.

Want to capture the moment?

One Classic Photo Package is included with each Encounter Session.

CLASSIC PHOTO PACKAGE
• 1x Large Photo Print (6”x9”) + matching digital download
• Souvenir Photo Holder + discount deals

Please add additional upgrade packages if you wish to purchase the classic photo package for more than one additional person.

Upgrade to a Super or Ultimate Photo Package online or in park for more memories of your experience.

Cost: $150 Per Person or $250 for 2 people.
(Price does not include admission into the wildlife park)

Limited spots available – book your lion encounter today!

Please note: We cannot accommodate walkers or wheelchairs on the feeding platform. Maximum of 2 people per Encounter. Fully enclosed flat shoes are required.

Come and get up close and personal with our little friends during a Meerkat encounter.  Meerkats are fun and overflowing with personality.  You’ll have a chance to observe their complex social structures and unique behaviours up close.  You might even be lucky enough to feed these cuties and have them investigate you thoroughly.

Want to capture the moment?

One Classic Photo Package is included with each Encounter Session.

CLASSIC PHOTO PACKAGE
• 1x Large Photo Print (6”x9”) + matching digital download
• Souvenir Photo Holder + discount deals

Please add additional upgrade packages if you wish to purchase the classic photo package for more than one additional person.

Upgrade to a Super or Ultimate Photo Package online or in park for more memories of your experience.

Cost: $150 Per Person, $250 for 2 people, $350 for 3 people or $450 for 4 people.
(Price does not include admission into the wildlife park)

 

Please note: We cannot get walkers or wheelchairs into this exhibit, we can accommodate a chair inside to sit on if required however you will need to be able to walk up and down a few steps or step over two small steps to get into this exhibit for the encounter. Maximum of 4 people per encounter. Ages: 8 yrs and older. Children 8-15 years must be accompanied by an adult. This is for the safety of both children and the animals. Fully enclosed flat shoes are required.

Get up close and personal with our charismatic Black and White Ruffed Lemurs at Hunter Valley Wildlife Park! These playful and curious primates love to show off their antics, charming visitors from all over the world. During your encounter, you’ll even have the chance to feed them – a truly unforgettable and immersive experience!

Our passionate primate zookeeper will be with you throughout the session to share fascinating facts, answer all your questions, and help you connect with this amazing species on a whole new level.

Want to capture the moment?

One Classic Photo Package is included with each Encounter Session.

CLASSIC PHOTO PACKAGE
• 1x Large Photo Print (6”x9”) + matching digital download
• Souvenir Photo Holder + discount deals

Please add additional upgrade packages if you wish to purchase the classic photo package for more than one additional person.

Upgrade to a Super or Ultimate Photo Package online or in park for more memories of your experience.

Cost: $150 Per Person or $250 for 2 people

 

Maximum of 2 people per encounter. Age Requirements: 16 years and older. Fully enclosed flat shoes are required. This exhibit is wheelchair accessible for chairs under 80cm wide.

Step into an unforgettable wildlife moment—hand-feed our elegant, towering giraffes under the expert guidance of a zookeeper! Available daily (weather and availability permitting), this experience brings you face-to-face with these gentle giants in a way few ever get to enjoy.

Feel the surprising strength and precision of a giraffe’s tongue as it curls around leaves and branches, taking food straight from your hand—it’s an up-close experience you won’t soon forget.

Limited spots available—our giraffes are naturally shy, so we keep group sizes small for a calm and personal interaction.
Book online in advance to secure your spot!