While in the Grampians region enjoying the wildlife, schedule a visit to Halls Gap Zoo. Have a great day out with the family as you experience close interaction with a variety of animals. Halls Gap Zoo is situated 6km from the centre of Halls Gap with panoramic views of The Grampians and Pyrenees ranges. As you follow the meandering path you can see a range of Australian native wildlife such as Tasmanian devils, wombats, cockatoos, reptiles and dingoes as well as touch and feed kangaroos and wallabies. Other animals found at Halls Gap Zoo include monkeys, deer, antelope and camels.

Halls Gap Zoo is involved in a number of conservation efforts.

We have been given the honour of holding one of only two populations in Australian zoos (the other being Monarto Zoo in South Australia), a breeding group of South Australian mainland sub-species of Tammar Wallaby. They are part of a captive breeding program that will increase the number of wallabies available for release to suitable sites within their known former range. Due to predation by foxes and clearing of preferred habitat this sub-species of the Tammar Wallaby was listed as ‘extinct in the wild’. Following a comprehensive site selection process, Innes National Park was chosen as the first release site and after a sustained effort in fox control the first wallabies were released in November 2005.

Other conservation programs at Halls Gap Zoo are for Brush-tailed Bettong, Tasmanian devil, Bilby, Bush Stone-Curlew, Quoll and Rock-wallabies.

Other Attractions at Halls Gap Zoo

Located within the entrance area at Halls Gap Zoo is Grampians Art Gallery. Available for viewing and purchase is a selection of mainly nature-based art by local, nation and international artists.

While visiting Halls Gap Zoo, walk through the “World of Fossils” palaeontology museum which displays a broad range of fossil replicas from invertebrates through to early vertebrates crafted by master fossil replicator Michael Durrant.

On-site facilities include a kiosk for snack food and souvenirs, a playground and picnic area with free use of barbecues. Bus tours, school groups and family gatherings are welcome.

Updated: 14/10/09