Cockatoo Experience

All of the birds in our Cockatoo Aviary are rescued or rehabilitated animals who have bonded closely with humans, and therefore cannot be released back into the wild.  By providing up-close experiences, these birds will act as ambassadors for their species, educating guests about the plight of these birds in the wild, the issues around human contact, and the difficulties concerning captive raising of birds that can live for 50 years or more.

Tour Highlights:

• Come inside our Cockatoo Aviary and embark on a very memorable experience with our resident cockatoos, as they engage with you.
• These birds have either been rescued or hand-raised and have an affinity with humans. We are keen to share their stories with you and offer you the chance to get up-close with these beautiful birds and get to know them better.
• Under the supervision of one of our experienced keepers, there is a high likelihood that our birds will fly and land on you, spending time on your arms and shoulders while also feeding from your hand.  There will be plenty of opportunity for you to take photos on your own device.
• Through demonstration, you will explore the different adaptations and feeding behaviours of the various species. Learn about their conservation status, their life span, and how we can create habitat for our magnificent parrots by protecting and planting natural food sources. 
• Your participation in this experience helps us to save these magnificent birds. For every Cockatoo Experience ticket sold, Cleland Wildlife Park volunteers will propagate and plant a habitat or food plant for these species, helping to conserve wild populations into the future.
  

Program Details:

Availability:     Daily             

Age:                6 years and over. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult              

Time:              11:00am (guests to meet at the Cockatoo Aviary at 10:55am, 5 minutes prior 

                        to the start of the experience)

Number:          Maximum 4 participants

Duration:         15 minutes  

Cost:                $34.00 per person  (Price will increase on 1st July)          

Please read Terms and Conditions when booking. 

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Booking Conditions:

By making payment you are agreeing to abide by our conditions of entry and the following booking conditions:

Bookings remain tentative until payment is received in full. A late arrival will forfeit your booking, and a refund will not be issued.

For safety reasons, participants must follow all instructions given by Cleland staff.

Participants may be asked to leave the experience at any time at the discretion of staff.

Booking cancellations must be made in writing 5 days prior to booking to receive a full refund. Cancellations shorter than this period will not be refunded. If a refund is authorised, it will be made within 28 days of booking date.

Cancellations made by Cleland Wildlife Park may occur due to extreme weather, or other conditions, outside of the park’s control. You will be notified via email if this is to occur and will be refunded in full.

Due to unpredictable animal behaviour and weather, experiences may vary.

Cleland Wildlife Park will close when the Fire Danger Rating (FDI) is classified ‘extreme’ with Fire Bush Index (FBI) of 75+, as published by the Bureau of Meteorology at 4pm the day prior. You will be notified via email if this is to occur and will be refunded in full.

Prices increase on 1 July annually. Bookings are charged at applicable rates.

Entry to Cleland Wildlife Park is not included.  Valid entry is compulsory for all encounters.

This experience is for guests aged 6 years and over. Children aged 6 years to 15 years inclusive must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Maximum number of guests for this experience is 4.

You must arrive at the Ticket Office 30 minutes prior to the start time of your experience. A late check-in may forfeit your booking, and a refund will not be issued.

You must be at the cockatoo aviary 5 minutes prior to the start time of your booking. A late arrival will forfeit your booking, and a refund will not be issued.

Fitness requirements: All Participant must be able to stand
for a duration of 15 minutes.

This experience is not wheelchair accessible, however please contact our team to discuss alternative options.

Prams may not be taken into this experience.

Please note, we have a heat policy for the welfare of our cockatoos.  If the temperature is forecast to reach 32 degrees at Mt Barker, the experience will be cancelled, and you will be refunded in full.

We recommend jewellery is removed prior to entering the aviary.

Guests must wear enclosed shoes.

This experience is seasonal, and available during daylight saving months.

Please note, we use nuts and seeds as treats for our cockatoos. If you have a nut allergy you will not be able to participate in this experience.