Kangaroo Sanctuary
DestinationAlice Springs, Australia
CategoryInternational
Starting fromOn request
CancellationAs per policy
Kangaroo Sanctuary in Australia Tours
The Kangaroo Sanctuary Alice Springs is a wildlife conservation and rescue centre dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of orphaned and injured kangaroos. Located in the Central Australian Outback, the sanctuary provides visitors with an opportunity to see these iconic Australian animals in a natural and caring environment.
Visitors can learn about kangaroo behaviour, conservation and the challenges faced by orphaned wildlife. Guided experiences may provide opportunities to meet kangaroos at close range, observe their care and learn about their rehabilitation.
Surrounded by the distinctive landscapes of Central Australia, the sanctuary offers a memorable wildlife experience and an insight into Australian native animals and conservation efforts. It is a popular addition to an Alice Springs itinerary for travellers interested in nature and wildlife.
What is included & excluded
- Entry: The Kangaroo Sanctuary Alice Springs is a wildlife conservation and visitor experience where admission is generally ticketed.
- Booking: Advance booking is strongly recommended because visits may operate on a limited-capacity or guided-tour basis.
- Opening Hours: Visiting times are subject to the sanctuary's current operating schedule and may vary seasonally.
- Duration: Visitors should allow approximately 2–3 hours for the sanctuary experience, depending on the tour or visit arrangement.
- Wildlife Interaction: Visitors must follow sanctuary guidelines when observing or interacting with kangaroos. Feeding or touching animals is permitted only when specifically authorised by staff.
- Photography: Photography and video recording are generally permitted for personal use, subject to staff instructions and animal-welfare guidelines.
- Visitor Conduct: Visitors should remain quiet and respectful around the animals and follow all instructions from sanctuary staff and guides.
- Accessibility: Accessibility may vary across outdoor areas and walking paths. Visitors with mobility requirements should confirm arrangements before booking.
- Safety: Visitors should maintain appropriate distances from wildlife and follow all safety instructions provided by sanctuary staff.
- Weather Conditions: Outdoor activities may be affected by extreme Central Australian heat, rain, or other weather conditions.
- Children: Children should remain under adult supervision and follow all sanctuary rules regarding wildlife interaction.
- Cancellation/Refund: Cancellation and refund conditions are subject to the sanctuary's booking terms and the specific tour or experience purchased.
- Changes to Visits: Tours or animal interactions may be modified, postponed, or cancelled due to extreme weather, animal welfare considerations, safety concerns, or operational requirements.
- Important: The sanctuary focuses on kangaroo rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation, providing visitors with an opportunity to learn about and observe rescued kangaroos in a controlled environment.
Cancellation policy
For general tours, cancellations made more than 7 days before the tour date incur a $25 cancellation fee per person, while cancellations made 7 days or less before the tour are non-refundable. For private tours, cancellations made more than 30 days before departure receive an 80% refund, cancellations made 14–30 days before departure receive a 50% refund, and cancellations made 1–14 days before departure are non-refundable. All cancellations must be made by email. Tours may also be cancelled by the sanctuary due to circumstances such as heavy rain or storms.
Terms & conditions
- Visits are available only through a pre-booked guided tour; self-drive visits are not permitted on public tours.
- Visitors must follow the instructions of sanctuary staff, guides and authorised personnel.
- Public tours generally operate as guided sunset experiences, allowing visitors to observe the kangaroos without disturbing their daytime rest.
- Visitors should maintain low noise levels and must not shout, clap, jump or make sudden movements, as kangaroos can be easily frightened.
- Visitors must remain with the tour group and on designated paths throughout the sanctuary walk.
- A walking distance of approximately 800 metres is involved, with a moderate level of fitness recommended.
- Visitors should wear closed shoes and a hat and carry a water bottle.
- Large photo/video equipment, noisy equipment, food, prams, wheelchairs and walkers are not permitted on the sanctuary walk. Small backpacks are permitted subject to the sanctuary's rules.
- Children under 7 years are not permitted on the current public tours.
- Visitors must not deliberately disturb, chase or frighten the kangaroos.
- Photography should be carried out quietly and without disturbing the animals.
- Commercial photography and filming require prior permission from the sanctuary.
- Visitors must respect the sanctuary's animal-welfare and conservation requirements at all times.
- The sanctuary may restrict or modify access because of heavy rain, storms, unsafe conditions or other circumstances affecting animal welfare and visitor safety.
- Visitors are responsible for their personal belongings and safety during the tour.
- Public-tour cancellations made more than 7 days before the tour incur a $25 per-person cancellation fee; cancellations 7 days or less before departure are non-refundable, according to the sanctuary's current published policy.
- Private-tour cancellation conditions are different and depend on the notice period: 80% refund more than 30 days before departure, 50% refund 14–30 days before departure, and no refund 1–14 days before departure.
- If the sanctuary cancels a tour because of heavy rain, storms or other safety reasons, arrangements will be handled according to the sanctuary's cancellation policy.
- Late arrival or failure to join the scheduled tour may result in loss of the booking without refund, subject to the operator's terms.
- If the sanctuary is included in an organised Alice Springs tour, the tour operator's own cancellation and refund conditions may also apply.
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