Zoodoo Wildlife Park, Wildlife park in Richmond, Tasmania
Hobart Zoo and Aquarium, formerly Zoodoo Wildlife Park, is a privately owned zoological park in Richmond, Tasmania. It houses native rescued and orphaned wildlife alongside exotic animals such as African lions, neotropical monkeys, zebras, camels and porcupines. An aquarium complex was added in 2025, and 300 acres behind the facility are protected for threatened native vegetation.
Zoodoo Wildlife Park opened in 1999 with a small collection of rescued and orphaned native wildlife. Over twenty-five years it added exotic species such as African lions, neotropical monkeys, zebras, camels and porcupines. In March 2020 it gained accreditation from the Zoo Aquarium Association of Australasia, and in May 2025 it was renamed Hobart Zoo & Aquarium.
The park hosts keeper talks and animal encounters where visitors learn about wildlife conservation and how different species behave in their environment. These interactive experiences create connections between people and the animals they observe.
The facility is located about 30 minutes south of Hobart and is accessible by car. Visitors should plan for a full day to comfortably explore the different enclosures and areas at their own pace.
A standout experience for many visitors is the LIONS RAW program, where guests hand-feed lions while learning about big cat conservation from professional keepers. This hands-on activity offers a rare encounter with large predators in Australia.
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