Wagga Zoo

Wagga Zoo is an animal park located within the Botanical Gardens where visitors can see native Australian animals and farm creatures in open areas. Kangaroos and wombats roam the grounds, and a walk-through bird aviary holds around 300 birds of various species.

The zoo began as a small animal collection within the Botanical Gardens of Wagga Wagga. Over the decades it grew and now houses both local species and animals from elsewhere.

The zoo helps visitors understand how native animals fit into the local environment and their role in the region. Educational stations throughout the grounds explain animal behaviour and habitat needs.

The park is open Thursday through Monday from 9 AM to 4 PM, with extended hours during school holidays. Free admission makes it accessible for regular visits and families on any budget.

The zoo features a colonial-style Budgerigar Aviary with a working windmill and water tower that visitors can see. These structures reflect building methods used in rural Australia generations ago.

Location: Turvey Park

Location: Wagga Wagga City Council

Address: MacLeay St, Turvey Park NSW 2650, Australia

Opening Hours: Monday 09:00-16:00; Thursday-Sunday 09:00-16:00

Phone: +61269269100

Website: https://wagga.nsw.gov.au/city-of-wagga-wagga/recreation/parks/wagga-zoo

GPS coordinates: -35.13284,147.36670

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:26