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Oakvale Wildlife Park

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Where stories run wild. Wildlife and water fun, all in one park — Port Stephens, NSW. Welcome to Oakvale Wildlife Park – where every day is a wild adventure!
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Nestled in the heart of nature, we're an Australian family-owned sanctuary since 1979. Immerse yourself in 25 acres of diverse wildlife, from playful kangaroos to cheeky goats. Our commitment to hands-on experiences, captivating Keeper Talks, and thrilling adventures sets us apart. With up to 70% of our animals you can have a form of interaction with, it is the ultimate hands-on animal experience. At the park, you will find an endless menagerie of Australian native and domestic farm animals such as ducklings, rabbits, goats, sheep, cattle and horses, koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, dingos and a myriad of birds as small as a quarrion and as large as an ostrich. Plus many, many more. We aim to ensure a fun, safe, educational and value-for-money experience for the whole family whilst keeping things as hands-on as possible. For more information about the park, please visit our website: oakvalewildlife.com.au

For information on where to stay and other places to visit in the Port Stephens area, please visit www.portstephens.org.au/

Oakvale Wildlife Park are Zoo and Aquarium Association Accredited https://www.zooaquarium.org.au/ and Eco Tourism Australia Certified https://greentravelguide.org/listing/oakvale-wildlife-park

01/11/2026

🎉 Happy 47th birthday, Oakvale! 🦘

On 1 November 1979, Jeff and Elaine Sansom opened our gates for the very first time. What began as a working dairy farm welcoming a few local school groups has grown into 25 acres of conservation, education and family days out where stories run wild.

Two generations of the Sansom family later, our mission is the same: getting you up close to the magic of our wildlife.

Whether you first visited in the 80s, the 90s or just last week, thank you for being part of the Oakvale family. We couldn’t do it without you. 💛

Share your favourite Oakvale memory in the comments below. We’d love to take a trip down memory lane with you! 👇

30/10/2026

Happy Halloween from Oakvale's spookiest residents — devils, dingoes and all. Skip the costumes and come meet the real thing today. Link in bio.

30/10/2026

Nothing sets the mood for Halloween quite like a dingo's howl at dusk. Australia's original dog, right here at Oakvale. Come meet our wilder animals tomorrow https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01lhRT0

28/10/2026

🐒 World Lemur Day is tomorrow, and there’s no better way to celebrate than meeting a ring-tailed lemur in person!

Get up close with one of our lemurs and learn what makes these stripy-tailed characters so special. We only run 2 encounters a day, so book in for tomorrow and get in quick! https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01s5QV0 💛

28/10/2026

Things are getting a bit spooky here at Oakvale 🎃 can you guess which keepers are our dancing stars? Head down with your little ones this Halloween weekend and have some fun at oakvale with all the animals and see if you can spot our dancing “ghosts”
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28/10/2026

Our team are finalists at the NSW Business Awards. Wish us luck! 🤞🏼

Thank you to every keeper and staff member who makes Oakvale what it is, and to everyone who visits.

27/10/2026

🦅 Meet Tweety, our wedge-tailed eagle.

Tweety came to us after being rescued when injured, and now calls Oakvale home. With a wingspan that can stretch over 2 metres, wedge-tailed eagles are Australia’s largest bird of prey, and Tweety has presence to match. 👀

26/10/2026

🐂 Meet Lenny, our Texas Longhorn. There’s something missing from his smile, and he’ll tell you all about it (well, Ebonie will).

Lenny has one rule: if there’s food, he’s there. 😄 Grab a bag of feed, join a Farm Encounter and you’ll be his new best mate. Photo included!

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24/10/2026

👴 Happy Grandparents Day from all of us at Oakvale! 💛

Grandparents have a way of making a day out feel extra special, whether it’s holding a python for the first time, feeding a kangaroo or sneaking the kids an extra treat from the café. 😉

Tag the grandparent who’d love a day at Oakvale.

24/10/2026

They're the reason half our guests leave with sticky hands and full hearts. Happy World Kangaroo Day — come feed ours yourself. Come meet our wildlife: link in bio.

Address

3 Oakvale Drive
Salt Ash, NSW
2318

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+61249826222

Website

https://oakvalewildlife.com.au/

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