Townsville, Queensland, Australia - July 27 2016: Kangaroo in captivity in Billabong Wildlife Sanctuary, Townsville; Shutterstock ID 1323187730; your: Bridget Brown; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: POI Image Update

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Billabong Sanctuary

Townsville


Just 17km south of Townsville, this eco-certified wildlife park offers up-close-and-personal encounters with Australian wildlife – from dingoes to cassowaries – in their natural habitat. You could easily spend all day at the 11-hectare park, with feedings, shows and talks every half-hour or so. Although a memorable photo opportunity, remember that programs that allow you to have your picture taken holding a koala or a wombat can actually cause significant stress to the animal in question.


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