Gorge Wildlife Park

Gorge Wildlife Park is a zoo in the Adelaide Hills where nineteen different marsupial species live in natural-style settings, including thirteen types of kangaroos, wombats, dingoes, echidnas, and Tasmanian devils. The grounds feature spacious enclosures where animals move freely rather than being confined in cages.

The land where the zoo now stands was home to the Peramangk and Kaurna Peoples for thousands of years, who held deep connections with local animals. This original history continues to shape the place and how it relates to nature today.

The park shares Indigenous viewpoints through learning programs that show how First Nations people have always understood and respected Australian animals. Visitors see how these connections shaped the way locals relate to wildlife today.

The park is open daily and walkable throughout, with marked paths leading through the different animal areas. Bring comfortable shoes and prepare for changing weather, as some activities like animal encounters may be affected by temperature and climate conditions.

The park has two separate kangaroo areas where visitors walk freely among the animals, while American alligators inhabit specially designed water zones. This unusual mix brings Australian wildlife together with creatures from another continent in the same location.