Hamilton Island Wildlife A fun, memorable activity for all ages, Hamilton Island Wildlife lets you get up close to iconic Australian animals, right in the heart of the island. Did you know? A single-entry ticket gives you unlimited access for the duration of your stay. Why you’ll love Hamilton Island Wildlife: Unique experiences: meet Australian marsupials, snakes, lizards, koalas and kangaroos, plus our very own giant saltwater crocodile. Guided tours: join our expert keepers daily at 10.00am and 2.00pm (included with entry). Fun day out coffee: Enjoy coffee or a light lunch at the Wildlife Park café, when you’ve finished exploring. Café open from 7.30am. Park open from 8.00am. Aussie Animal Encounters: get close for a photo with koalas, pythons or lizards. VIP Animal Experiences: enjoy a 30-minute private or small-group tour with your choice of animal, including four souvenir photos. Central location: conveniently located on the resort side of the island. Encounters and VIP Experiences: Croc Feeding Come and see “Big Mac” our giant saltwater crocodile get fed every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday after the 2.00pm guided keeper tour. Guided keeper tours are included in the Unlimited Wildlife Park entry. Koala Encounter Daily: 9.30am – 10.00am Price: $35 per person Meet one of our koalas in the café exhibit. Get close for a great photo and take in the scent of eucalyptus. Our keepers will capture a digital photo and email it to you the same day. Reptile Encounter Daily: 10.30am-11.00am Price: $35 per person Snakes and lizards have more personality than you think. Keepers will introduce you to one of our remarkable reptiles to the café so you can meet either a lizard or a snake and learn how cool they really are. You’ll receive a digital photo emailed to you that day. Dingo Encounter Daily: 11.00am – 11.30am Price: $35 per person (ages 5+) Come to the café and meet Albury, Piper or Koen—our Australian dingoes. Sit with one of them and learn about their unique history and how they became an Australian wildlife icon. We’ll take a digital photo and email it to you that day. Koala VIP Daily: 12.00pm – 12.30pm Price: $160 per Adult, $80 per Child (3-14 years) Step into the café exhibit for a photo, then head to the koala habitat for 30 minutes of quality time with a dedicated keeper. Learn about our individual koalas, wild koala behaviour, habitat and conservation. Additional photos included—emailed the same day. Note: Four guests per session; four photos per paying guest. Children 3–14 years must be accompanied by a paying guardian. Reptile VIP Daily: 11.30am – 12.00pm Price: $160 per Adult, $80 per Child (3-14 years) Head to our Reptile Deck for a 30-minute keeper-guided session meeting four reptiles. Touch, hold, feel and learn just how fascinating they are. Digital photos of each interaction will be emailed to you that day. Note: Four guests per session; four photos per paying guest. Children 3–14 years must be accompanied by a paying guardian. Details at a glance Opening hours Wildlife Cafe 7.30am - 3.30pm Wildlife Park 8.00am – 4.00pm Daily Schedule Bookings recommended for all Encounters and VIP Experiences. To book, email wildlife@hamiltonisland.com.au or visit the Wildlife Park front desk. 7.30am – 3.30pm Café open for snacks, cakes and hot food, including coffee, tea, shakes, smoothies, frappes and other cold drinks. 9.30am – 10.00am Koala Encounter 10.00am – 10.30am Park Guided Tour (included in entry price) 10.30am – 11.00am Reptile Encounter 11.00am – 11.30am Dingo Encounter 11.30am – 12.00pm VIP Reptile Experience 12.00pm – 12.30pm VIP Koala Experience 2.00pm – 2.30pm Park Guided Tour (included in entry price) 2.30pm: Crocodile Feeding (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday only) Pricing General Admission – Unlimited Entry Adult - $35 Child (3–14 years) - $25 Family (2 adults + 2 children 3-14 years) - $95 Animal Experiences Koala Encounter – $35 per person Snake or Reptile Encounter – $35 per person VIP Koala Experience – $160 per adult / $80 per child (3–14) VIP Reptile Experience – $160 per adult / $80 per child (3–14) Combo value packages Admission (Adult) and your choice of Snake, Lizard or Koala Encounter – $62 per person Admission (Child 3–14) + your choice of Snake, Lizard or Koala Encounter – $48 per person Special offer Combine on-island family favourites, Mini Golf, Bowling and Hamilton Island Wildlife with the Activity Superpass, $165 for 2 adults 2 kids 3-14yrs. Find out more here. Sights and highlights Meet iconic animals including kangaroos, koalas, a range of marsupials, cassowaries, snakes and lizards, and a giant saltwater crocodile. Enjoy a guided tour with one of our expert keepers. What to bring Sun hat Sunscreen Booking information Please enquire at Hamilton Island Wildlife’s front desk to secure your spot in one or all of these amazing animal encounters. Encounters and VIP tours book out fast so payment is essential. Bookings can be made in advance by emailing wildlife@hamiltonisland.com.au or by calling 07 4946 8635 between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. How to get there Hamilton Island Wildlife is located on the resort side of the island. Terms and Conditions Terms and conditions apply. Age restrictions apply with animal encounters so please contact the Wildlife Park to avoid any disappointment, prior bookings and payment are essential. At Hamilton Island Wildlife, we have made the ethical decision to not allow guests to hold our Koalas. During our encounters, guests can enter the exhibit, touch and pat a koala, get close enough for a photo but are not allowed to stand and hold the Koala during their experience. Cancellation policy If your booking is cancelled within 4 to 24 hours notice, 50% of the ticket price will be forfeited. If your booking is a no show or cancelled less than 4 hours notice, 100% of the ticket price will be forfeited. The information above should be used as a guide only. Activity/tour details, timings, and availability are subject to change at any time. Pricing is subject to change unless full payment has been received. Purchase Gift Card Hamilton Island Wildlife Café Hamilton Island Wildlife Café Relaxed and convenient, Hamilton Island Wildlife Café can be part of a great day out. Read more Accommodation Accommodation Whether you’re planning to holiday as a couple, or a group of friends or family, Hamilton Island has six different types of accommodation to choose from. 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