The Sydney Traveler

As an Aussie I’ve seen plenty of koalas in my time. But the sight of these furry grey balls of fluff still makes me melt. That’s why I think a visit to the Koala Park Sanctuary is a must.
It was created way back in the 1920s, when founder Noel Burnet was concerned about the number of koalas shot for their fur. Now, that doesn’t happen these days, but koalas face new threats in the wild today. Between the spread of chlamydia and those nasty summer bush fires, the aims of the Koala Park are just as relevant now as they …read more

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Ask international tourists what they hope to do in Australia, and most want to see kangaroos and koalas. But why just see them, when you get actually interact with these cute creatures?
Featherdale Wildlife Park has grown to become one of Sydney’s most popular wildlife sanctuaries through their belief that minimal fencing is better for the animals, and the people who come to see to them.
It’s home to more than 2200 animals from 230 native species including kangaroos, koalas, wombats, wallabies, emus, dingoes, possums, owls, Tasmanian devils, and crocodiles.
The park also has one of the country’s largest bird collections, with more …read more

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