Ostrich
The vines in the background are recovering from bushfires.
15 kms from Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia.
Sulphur Crested Parrot
Hey! Come 'ere, listen up....
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.
Creeks wend their way through the property
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
I am sooo superior. Sigh!! Kid, ya gunna hang ya self!!!
Aww, just havin' a look.
Meet the Missus.... Dang me, now what? KID! Get out of there!!
Dad said ya gotta get outta there...bad enough having to share with a blasted donkey.
Who you talkin' to Willas?
G'day there, nothin' wrong with a classy ass like me.
Let's get into some of this here green stuff.
Here's what I think of you. blluurrtt!!!
Say What???
We Koala's are better mannered. You stick with me Joey.
Well, Wombolling Wombats Robin...
Young Water Buffalo
The Old Fella, talk about horny.
White Dingo
Everyone gets a feed
Goats too
Porky Piddlin' Pig
How You doing?
Get me outta here!
Highland Bulls
Wow, where did everyone go?
Animal petting area...
I say... Anyone in there?
Black-faced Lambkins
Well, hello there
Here's lookin' at ya Kid
Heaps of Kangaroos too
This Peacock can't shake his tail-feathersThey were burnt off in the bush-fires. He has an injured right claw too.
What a Galah
Bunny checks out the Putt Putt Course
Peacock too
Are you ready for a game my fine feathered friend?
Joey hangs around in the Kiosk following staff.
Lamb wandered into Kiosk looking for it's bottle
Friendly Donkey.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
Port Lincoln Parrots bask in the late afternoon sun
The Emus looks down her beak
The Silver-eye enjoys watermelon
The birds at Glen Forest are many and varied.
Regent Parrot's voice is a harsh 'currack currack'
Goosey eats greens for dinner
Bronzewinged Pigeons
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.
Male Cockatiel
White Turtle-Dove
Immature Red-cheeked Parrots, Hooded Parrot and Peach-face Parrots,Yellow Budgerigar and Crested Pigeon
Immature Red-cheeked Parrot
Immature Hooded Parrot
Rainbow Lorikeet enjoys apple
Alexandra's Parrot
This Peacock, feathers burnt and right claw injured
is now kept within the aviary for it's own protection.
Others roam around the park free.
This one strolls on a huge water tank.
Whilst another one scales a fence
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. I hope you have enjoyed wandering through this post.
Keep Smiling...ozziebee
