Oakvale Wildlife Park

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Oakvale Wildlife Park
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Date opened1 November 1979
Location3 Oakvale Drive, Salt Ash, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates 32°47′38″S151°54′37″E / 32.79389°S 151.91028°E / -32.79389; 151.91028 Coordinates: 32°47′38″S151°54′37″E / 32.79389°S 151.91028°E / -32.79389; 151.91028
Land area10 ha (25 acres)
No. of species100+
Memberships Zoo and Aquarium Association
Website oakvalewildlife.com.au

Oakvale Wildlife Park is a wildlife park established by the Sansom family in Salt Ash, in the Port Stephens region of New South Wales, Australia. Home to a variety of animals which, while primarily native species of eastern Australia, also includes some exotic species. It also has several children's play facilities, including a water-play area and tractor rides. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Contents

Animal exhibits

Aviaries (some walk-through)
'Reptile Ravine'
Other reptiles
'Wetlands Walk' and 'Waterfowl Pond'
'Lemur Island'
'Wallaby Walk'
Adjacent exhibits
'Nocturnal House'
Adjacent exhibits ('Koala Country' etc.)
'Farmyard Nursery'

…is a walkthrough animal nursery which includes:

Paddocks
Kangaroo area

[5] [6]

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References

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