Aussie Ark opens its facility for public to encounter endangered animals

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Aussie Ark opens its facility for public to encounter endangered animals

January 3, 2025

Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

Conservation organisation Aussie Ark has opened its renowned 'Ark' facility on NSW's Barrington Tops allowing the public to encounter some of Australia’s most endangered animals.

The opportunity offers a behind the scenes look of a working conservation organisation, to meet iconic species such as the Tasmanian Devils, Eastern Quoll, Long-nosed Potoroo and Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby, and ask expert staff conservation questions.

The Ark is situated approximately four hours northwest of Sydney so a day trip is easy, otherwise you can book accommodation nearby at Devils Retreat or Quolls Cottage and make the most of your stay. Both these houses are located just 15 minutes’ drive from site.

Gates open daily from 10.30am to 1pm, with one guided tour daily at 11am.

There are BBQ facilities, and a delicious BBQ lunch can be pre-ordered via the website. There is also complementary tea and coffee, as well as other snacks and drinks to purchase, at the interpretative centre as well as merchandise for sale as souvenirs.

Aussie Ark Open Days are fun and educational for all ages and offer a unique Australian adventure for international visitors.

Entry tickets are invaluable donations to the organisation’s work. Investment allows for the construction of captive facilities and predator-proof fencing on semi-wild parcels of land. Aussie Ark is a registered environmental organisation and charitable institution under the Australian Charity and Not-for-Profit Commission.

Tickets can be purchase online

12th December 2024 - Conservation organisation Aussie Ark conducts ‘Devil swap’

22nd November 2024 - Aussie Ark aims for chlamydia-free wild Koala population

30th September 2024 - Aussie Ark to transfer Tasmanian Devils to four international zoos

19th September 2024 - Aussie Ark transfers 15 endangered Parma Wallabies from Blue Mountains to Barrington Tops

31st July 2024 - Aussie Ark spotlights ranger Adam Mowbray on World Wildlife Ranger Day

25th June 2024 - Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary eco survey delivers impressive results for Aussie Ark

15th June 2024 - Aussie Ark welcomes first Devil joeys for 2024

25th March 2024 - Aussie Ark launches Eastern Quoll conservation campaign

18th February 2024 - Aussie Ark confirms endangered Greater Gliders thriving in Barrington Wildlife Sanctuary

2nd January 2024 - Aussie Ark offers behind the scene tours for Summer Holidays

22nd December 2023 - Aussie Ark and Australian Reptile Park reveal significant conservation win

26th October 2023 - Aussie Ark partners with Australian Reptile Park in first-ever Parma wallaby transfer

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