🌿 A ripper day out with cheeky koalas, friendly roos, and a splash pad for the ankle-biters!

Symbio Wildlife Park Helensburgh - Family-Friendly Aussie Wildlife Encounters - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Symbio Wildlife Park in Helensburgh is a top spot for families keen to get up close with Aussie wildlife. The park offers interactive experiences like feeding kangaroos, wallabies, and farm animals, plus a fun splash pad and playground for the kids. Visitors love the well-kept grounds, friendly staff, and the chance to meet native animals such as koalas, wombats, and even exotic critters like red pandas. With animal talks throughout the day and a cafe onsite, it’s a beaut place for a day out with the little ones or a chilled arvo stroll surrounded by nature.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	7/11 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Helensburgh NSW 2508, Australia
📞 Phone	+61 2 4294 1244
🌐 Website	Website
⭐ Rating	4.6/5 (4424 reviews)
🏙️ City	Helensburgh
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	playground splash pad public toilets bbq picnic shelter parking cafe bubbler

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Thursday	09:30 AM-05:00
Friday	09:30 AM-05:00
Saturday	09:30 AM-05:00
Sunday	09:30 AM-05:00
Monday	09:30 AM-05:00
Tuesday	09:30 AM-05:00
Wednesday	09:30 AM-05:00

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Playground Fun & Splash Pad ✅

Symbio Wildlife Park is a real treat for the ankle-biters, boasting a playground and a splash pad that’s perfect for cooling off on a warm arvo. Parents rave about the safe, clean play areas where kids can run wild after meeting the friendly kangaroos and wallabies. The park’s interactive animal feeding sessions and meet-and-greet experiences keep the young ones engaged and excited. It’s a spot where kids can touch, feed, and learn about Aussie wildlife while having a blast on the play equipment and splash zone. A top choice for families looking for a fun, hands-on day out.

Beautiful Natural Surroundings & Peaceful Walks 🌅

Nestled in lush greenery, Symbio offers a peaceful and scenic setting that’s perfect for a leisurely stroll with the family. Visitors mention the well-maintained grounds and clean enclosures that blend nicely into the natural environment. The park’s layout encourages relaxed wandering among native and exotic animals, with plenty of spots to sit, picnic, and soak up the Aussie bush vibes. It’s a lovely escape from the city hustle, where you can enjoy fresh air and beautiful surroundings while the kids explore and learn about wildlife.

Up Close with Aussie & Exotic Critters 🦘🐨

Symbio Wildlife Park shines with its diverse range of animals, from iconic Aussie natives like koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and Tasmanian devils to exotic species such as red pandas and lemurs. Visitors love the hands-on experiences feeding kangaroos and wallabies, plus the chance to pat meerkats and meet cheeky koalas. The animal talks and keeper presentations add an educational twist, making it a hit with kids and adults alike. While the park is modest in size, the quality of animal care and variety of encounters make it a standout wildlife destination near Sydney.

Family-Friendly Facilities & Easy Access 🚗

Symbio Wildlife Park scores high for convenience with ample parking, pram and wheelchair-friendly paths, and clean public toilets including baby change facilities. The onsite cafe and picnic shelters provide great spots to refuel and relax between animal adventures. Bubblers are available to keep everyone hydrated, and the well-maintained grounds make it easy for families to navigate with little ones. Visitors appreciate the friendly staff and the overall tidy, welcoming atmosphere that makes spending a few hours here a breeze.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

The zoo is actually much bigger than I thought… nice to see some snakes, a cheetah, the red panda, some koalas, kangaroos, goats, chickens, bunnies and llamas.
We were gifted the Koala experience last year and it was so amazing… The koalas we met were friendly, cheeky and so funny.
Symbio is more than just a zoo, it's a fun destination with a playground, water park and plenty of amenities.
Great zoo, very family friendly. Plenty of animals to see, pram and wheelchair friendly. Splash park is a bonus!
Feeding the wallabies, kangaroos and emus was quite a treat. Get there at opening to avoid the crowds and school tours.
One of our favourite zoo parks. Lots of space and well cared for animals.
The keepers do an amazing job, the enclosures & grounds are immaculate. Great interactions with native animals.
The playground and water park are an added bonus. Keep doing what you are doing Symbio, I had the best day out.
Good place for kids… You can enjoy your time with nature. The natural surroundings are stunning and it's a very nature-friendly place.
There is also a great restaurant, Towradgi Beach Eatery which is 22 minutes away from here for breakfast or lunch.