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Visiting Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
About 25 km north of the city, Bonorong is a wildlife rescue sanctuary where you can see Tasmanian devils, wombats, quolls and free-roaming kangaroos you can feed.
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Quick answer
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is a zoo in Brighton, Hobart. Allow 2 hours; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Area
- Brighton
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids, nature and outdoors
- Best months
- January–March
About Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
About 25 km north of the city, Bonorong is a wildlife rescue sanctuary where you can see Tasmanian devils, wombats, quolls and free-roaming kangaroos you can feed. Guided tours explain the rescue and release work.
Tip: Join a guided tour to see the devils fed, and combine the drive with historic Richmond on the way back.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Brighton.
Best time to visit Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- February: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 7 rainy days, busy crowds.
- January: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- March: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen MONA – Museum of Old and New Art and Salamanca Market.
- No. 12 of the 16 sights in our Hobart things-to-do list.
- Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
- A family favourite in Hobart with kids.
If you like Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
- kunanyi/Mount Wellington — Wellington Park, 2–3 hours
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens — Queens Domain, 1.5–2 hours
- Hobart Rivulet Track — South Hobart, 1.5 hours return
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary?
Plan 2 hours.
+Is Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary?
January–March for the most comfortable weather. Join a guided tour to see the devils fed, and combine the drive with historic Richmond on the way back.
+Do I need to book Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Hobart. Hobart is compact and relaxed for families, with free museums and gardens, markets with food stalls and wildlife sanctuaries close by.