Ostrich
The vines in the background are recovering from bushfires.
15 kms from Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia.
Sulphur Crested Parrot
Family operated, the venue offers 70 acres of animal park plus 60 acres of vineyard with varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz.
The property is fed by natural springs and creeks all year round. Water birds frequenting the dams are prolific. Animals and birds on show are many and varied.
The property is fed by natural springs and creeks all year round. Water birds frequenting the dams are prolific. Animals and birds on show are many and varied.
Marine birds frequent the dams and ponds
There is a Kiosk, BBQ, Undercover eating area, Animal Run where children can cuddle baby animals, Walk-in Aviary, (a definite highlight), Putt Putt Mini golf with 18 holes and so much more.
I love this place. It has such a casual atmosphere where you are invited to wander at leisure and there’s no rush for you to leave in fact, they are usually ready to close the gates by the time I decide I’d better leave and even then, I am told there is no rush.
Sadly, the park was decimated in the January 2005 bushfires with 70% of the animals killed, many more were injured and most of the vines burnt. However, as with any great venture, the family, along with helpers, cleaned up the mess and were ready to re-open within three months operating with fewer exhibits, (which quickly continues to grow as time passes), but just as enjoyable.
If you are ever near Port Lincoln, this is a must see venue for all of the family. Personally, I deem it well worth a detour simply not to miss this wonderful park.
No, I don't work at the park or know any of the staff. I simply love the place which totally deserves the rave.
Alpaca beauty
Sigh!! Kid, ya gunna hang ya self!!!
Dang me, now what? KID! Get out of there!!
bad enough having to share with a blasted donkey.
They were burnt off in the bush-fires. He has an injured right claw too.
Note burnt trees in background
NOW FOR MORE OF THE BIRDS
Birds abound in the dried trees at the side of the road on the way home .
Galahs and
Regent Parrot's voice is a harsh 'currack currack'
Rainbow Lorikeet
I think these are a pigeon of some sort but can't find them in any of my books.
Also I can't find what type of Pheasant this is.
Also I can't find what type of Pheasant this is.
Male Cockatiel
Yellow Budgerigar and Crested Pigeon
Rainbow Lorikeet enjoys apple
Alexandra's Parrot
This Peacock, feathers burnt and right claw injured
Alexandra's Parrot
This Peacock, feathers burnt and right claw injured
is now kept within the aviary for it's own protection.
This one strolls on a huge water tank.
Colours are varied
Thankfully, the damage caused by the fires is now mainly a thing of the past. Most of the trees, vines and countryside has regenerated.
Thankfully, the damage caused by the fires is now mainly a thing of the past. Most of the trees, vines and countryside has regenerated.
I hope you have enjoyed wandering through this post.
Keep Smiling...ozziebee