Blackbutt Reserve Newcastle | Animals, Playgrounds & Picnics
Blackbutt Reserve in New Lambton is one of Newcastle’s best free family days out. Here’s everything you need to know — animals, feeding times, playgrounds, café and how to get there.
Animal Encounters & Experiences in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter
Do your kids love animals? Check out these zoos, wildlife parks and reserves in Newcastle & Hunter Valley that gives families the opportunities to get up close to animals.
Slithering Fun: A Review of Australian Reptile Park
See creatures up close at Australian Reptile Park on the Central Coast. This zoo provides fun interactive experiences for kids & adults alike.
See the Aussie Big 5 at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
If you’re in Sydney CBD and feel like an animal fix, head to WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo at Darling Habour. In the heart of the city, you can see the Aussie Big 5 – koala, kangaroo, crocodile, wombat and platypus as well as many other iconic creatures.
Get Up Close to Critters at Blackbutt Reserve Reptile Show
Don’t miss the reptile show at Blackbutt Reserve in Newcastle. It’s an educational & entertaining hands-on experience for kids and adults.
Oakvale Wildlife Park: Get Up Close to Animals
Milk a cow, bottle-feed baby animals, ride a tractor-trailer and pat a koala. There’s so much fun for families at Oakvale Wildlife Park in Port Stephens.
Get Up Close to Sharks and Rays at Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters
Feed and pat the sharks and rays at Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters in their new location in Anna Bay. Fun for the whole family.
Visit the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
Learn about koala conservation by visiting the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary. This facility supports the long-term rehabilitation and preservation of koalas.