Cleland Wildlife Park

Cleland Wildlife Park is a wildlife attraction in the Adelaide Hills region near Adelaide, South Australia. The park is situated within Cleland Conservation Park and offers visitors encounters with native Australian animals. It is operated as a conservation and tourism facility, providing opportunities to observe and interact with species in a bushland setting. The park is referenced in South Australian tourism materials as a significant nature-based attraction accessible from the Adelaide metropolitan area, contributing to the region's ecotourism offerings. Daily 09:30–17:00; last entry 16:30.

The park contains native Australian wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, and various bird species. Visitors can walk through enclosures and open areas where animals roam in naturalistic habitats. The park features walking trails through bushland terrain. Koala holding experiences are commonly associated with the venue in tourism coverage. Reptile houses and nocturnal animal displays may be present. The setting within conservation park land suggests vegetation typical of the Mount Lofty Ranges ecosystem. Closed on Christmas Day, on days declared catastrophic fire danger, and on some days of extreme weather. The park remains open during the H5 bird-flu response, but some.

Visitor duration varies considerably based on individual interests and participation in animal encounters. A standard visit allowing circuit of main walking paths and observation of major exhibits typically requires several hours. Those engaging in additional experiences such as koala holding or extended photography should allocate more time. The park's terrain involves some slopes and unpaved surfaces, potentially affecting pace for some visitors. Families with young children often require extended periods. Adult general admission: AUD 35.80. Adult general admission: AUD 35.80. Adult general admission: AUD 35.80. The ticket includes all public-access areas and daily keeper talks; pay-per-use facilities and separately sold visitor experiences are excluded.

Open daily 09:30-17:00 with last entry at 16:30. Closed Christmas Day, on catastrophic fire-danger days and on some extreme-weather days. The operator recommends at least two hours, but keeper talks, animal feeding and a koala or reptile encounter can extend the visit toward a full day. Yes. Daily 09:30–17:00; last entry 16:30. Adelaide Metro route 823 runs from Stop 24A, Zone A at Crafers Park 'n' Ride via Mount Lofty Summit to Stop 27 Cleland Wildlife Park. From Adelaide city, services such as routes 801 or T801 connect to Crafers Park 'n' Ride. Route 823 does not operate on Christmas.

Adult entry is AUD 35.80, concession AUD 28.60 and child age 4-15 AUD 20. Animal encounters and private experiences cost extra. The base public price is recorded in Australian dollars and does not include parking, food, retail purchases, premium encounters, special exhibitions or separately ticketed events unless the operator names them as inclusions. Wheelchairs are available for hire. Adult general admission: AUD 35.80. The ticket includes all public-access areas and daily keeper talks; pay-per-use facilities and separately sold visitor experiences are excluded. Accessible paths are available, with a dedicated accessibility map identifying wheelchair-accessible tracks.

The park is at 365 Mount Lofty Summit Road, Crafers, about 20 minutes by car from central Adelaide. Free parking is on site. Yes. Visitors may bring food and use picnic tables and free gas barbecues; the licensed Barking Gecko Cafe also serves food. Accessible facilities are provided. Adelaide Metro route 823 runs from Stop 24A, Zone A at Crafers Park 'n' Ride via Mount Lofty Summit to Stop 27 Cleland Wildlife Park. From Adelaide city, services such as routes 801 or T801 connect to Crafers Park 'n' Ride. Route 823 does not operate on Christmas Day. Drivers should use 365 Mount Lofty Summit Road, Crafers; ample free parking is available.

The park provides accessible paths, disability facilities and wheelchair hire, with a downloadable access map. It is stroller accessible. Toilets, parents room, licensed cafe, gift shop, picnic tables, free barbecues and ample free parking are available. The park opens daily 09:30-17:00, with last entry at 16:30. Standard adult entry is AUD 35.80; animal encounters and premium experiences are separate. Accessible paths are available, with a dedicated accessibility map identifying wheelchair-accessible tracks. Accessible facilities are provided. The park is pram and stroller accessible. Toilets and a parents' room are beside the café and gift shop; additional toilets are in the car park.

Photography opportunities are substantial throughout the park, with native animals in naturalistic settings providing subjects. Koala holding experiences offer structured photo possibilities. Free-roaming kangaroos and wallabies allow ground-level photography approaches. Bushland backdrops create contextual Australian imagery. Morning and late afternoon light enhances natural colours through the vegetation. Flash photography may disturb animals and should be used cautiously if permitted. Tripods may be impractical on uneven tracks. Lens selection balancing close animal encounters with landscape context serves visitors well. The park is pram and stroller accessible. Toilets and a parents' room are beside the café and gift shop; additional toilets are in the car park.