Trowunna Wildlife Park

Trowunna Wildlife Park is a private sanctuary located near Mole Creek in Tasmania, Australia, dedicated to the preservation of native Australian animals. Spanning 65 acres, the park serves a dual purpose: providing a home for a diverse range of native fauna and acting as a critical hub for conservation efforts.

Conservation Focus

The park's most significant conservation contribution is its role in preserving the Tasmanian devil. Trowunna Wildlife Park maintains a population of these iconic marsupials that are deliberately kept free from the devastating facial tumour disease, a major threat to the species' survival in the wild. This initiative is vital for the long-term viability of Tasmanian devils.

Animal Collection and Education

Beyond the Tasmanian devils, Trowunna Wildlife Park houses a comprehensive collection of native Australian animals. Visitors can encounter species such as spotted-tail quolls, eastern quolls, wombats, grey kangaroos, red-necked wallabies, pademelons, potoroos, bettongs, bandicoots, pygmy possums, wedge-tailed eagles, brown falcons, goshawks, owls, green rosellas, black swans, ducks, honeyeaters, wrens, and robins. These animals are kept in both enclosures and free-ranging environments, offering an authentic glimpse into Tasmania's unique biodiversity. The park also functions as a training center, providing education and practical experience in animal handling and animal keeping, thereby fostering a new generation of wildlife caretakers.