Mogo Zoo Guide 2026: Mogo Wildlife Park Tickets, Hours And Encounters
Mogo Zoo, now called Mogo Wildlife Park, is a 12-minute drive from Malua Bay at 222 Tomakin Road, Mogo. It opens 9am to 4pm every day, and the park's own FAQ lists entry at $49 for adults, $29 for children aged 3 to 15 and free for children 2 and under. This guide covers tickets, keeper talk times, animal encounters, the late-October events, food, prams and dogs, and how to turn a zoo morning into an easy spring day back at the beach.
SBSkyes Beach HouseMalua Bay, NSW South CoastUpdated 25 Oct 2026•21 min read•✓ Facts checked against official sources
Mogo Wildlife Park is a zoo about 10 km south of Batemans Bay. It is close enough to Malua Bay for a half-day trip, it has lions, tigers, gorillas, giraffes and red pandas, and late October 2026 brings a Children's Week day and a Halloween-themed Roaroween day to plan around.
The Numbers To Know
Prices and times as listed on the park's website on 19 October 2026.
1Entry: $49 adults (16+), $29 children (3–15), free for 2 and under.
2Hours: 9am to 4pm daily, with last ticket sales at 3pm.
3Distance: about 12 minutes by car from Skyes Beach House in Malua Bay.
How To Shape The Day
A simple plan beats trying to see every talk.
1Arrive near opening: the park recommends morning visits and opens at 9am.
2Pick your talks: lions at 11am and gorillas at 12pm fit neatly into a morning.
3Head back for lunch: Malua Bay Beach is a 2-minute walk from the house.
What Is Mogo Zoo? Mogo Wildlife Park Explained
Mogo Zoo and Mogo Wildlife Park are the same place. The park now trades as Mogo Wildlife Park, but plenty of locals and visitors still call it Mogo Zoo, and that is still how most people search for it.
The park sits on Tomakin Road at Mogo, a small heritage town on the Princes Highway roughly halfway between Batemans Bay and Moruya. The park's own directions put it about 10 km south of Batemans Bay, just off the highway. From Skyes Beach House in Malua Bay, the WTP listing gives the drive as about 12 minutes.
Mogo is one of three Australian Wildlife Parks sites, alongside Featherdale Sydney and Hunter Valley, and Visit NSW lists it as established in 1989.
The animals listed on the park's Our Animals page include western lowland gorillas, lions, Sumatran tigers, southern white rhinos, plains zebras, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, red pandas, meerkats, binturongs, ring-tailed lemurs, silvery gibbons, siamangs, and cotton-top and golden lion tamarins. Giraffes appear in the daily feeding sessions and the Savannah Safari, and the keeper talk schedule also includes otters.
Searching for a Batemans Bay zoo or a South Coast zoo near Malua Bay? Mogo Wildlife Park is about 10 km south of Batemans Bay.
Mogo Zoo Tickets And Prices For 2026
How much is Mogo Zoo? The park's FAQ lists entry at $49 for adults aged 16 and over and $29 for children aged 3 to 15, and children 2 and under enter free. Seniors aged 60 and over and concession card holders are offered discounts, but the amount is not published.
You can buy Mogo Wildlife Park tickets online or at the gate, and the Visit page says online bookings save 10% with the code ONLINE10. No family ticket is listed, so price a family as individual tickets. The ticket terms add a 10% surcharge on NSW public holidays to admissions, food and drink, shop purchases and encounters.
Ticket
Who
Price listed
Adult
16 years and over
$49
Child
3 to 15 years
$29
Infant
2 years and under
Free
Seniors and concession
60+ or concession card holders
Discount offered, amount not published
Worked example (prices as listed on 19 October 2026, not a public holiday): two adults, an eight-year-old and a two-year-old pay $49 + $49 + $29 = $127 at the gate, because the toddler is free. With the 10% ONLINE10 code, that becomes $114.30. If the 25% October online offer described below applies to your date, the same family would pay $95.25. The park does not say whether the two discounts can be combined, so treat them as either-or.
Group
Gate price
With 10% online code
With 25% October offer
2 adults, 1 child (3–15), 1 toddler
$127.00
$114.30
$95.25
2 adults, 2 children (3–15)
$156.00
$140.40
$117.00
4 adults, 2 children (3–15)
$254.00
$228.60
$190.50
The ticket terms say general admission tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable, and that they are valid for 365 days from purchase unless the ticket says otherwise. Date-specific promotional tickets are only valid on the date shown. Animal encounters are priced separately and are not part of a general entry ticket.
Regular visitors can look at the Explorer annual passes: the Ultimate Explorer covers all three Australian Wildlife Parks sites and the Classic Explorer covers Mogo only. Confirm the current pass price on the park's website before buying.
Mogo Zoo Opening Hours And When To Arrive
Mogo Wildlife Park is open from 9am to 4pm every day, including public holidays. On Christmas Day it opens from 9am to 2pm, with last entry at 1pm. Last ticket sales on a normal day are at 3pm, and the kangaroo and deer feeding areas close at 3:30pm.
Some search results show "8am till 5pm". That line is the Visit page's search description, which also names Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park, so go by the 9am to 4pm given on the page, in its FAQ and in its daily schedule.
The park itself recommends visiting in the morning, and says that if you come after lunch you should enter by 3pm. For guests staying in Malua Bay, a 9am start is easy: breakfast at the house, a 12-minute drive and you are at the gate as it opens.
Plan for about two hours, which is the park's own guide. If you want several keeper talks or have booked an encounter, allow a full morning.
Keeper Talks And Feeding Times At Mogo Wildlife Park
These are the keeper talks and main feeding windows on the park's daily schedule as listed on 19 October 2026. Times can change with animal welfare and weather, so check again when you arrive.
Time
What is on
9:00am
Park opens. Kangaroo, deer and camel feeding and the walk-through area open.
10:30am
Silvery gibbon keeper talk
11:00am
Lion keeper talk
11:15am to 12:00pm
Giraffe feeding encounters
12:00pm
Gorilla keeper talk
1:30pm
Otter keeper talk, plus a meerkat encounter and giraffe feeding on weekends, public holidays and school holidays
3:00pm
Last ticket sales
3:30pm
Kangaroo and deer feeding areas close
4:00pm
Park closes
Can you feed the giraffes at Mogo Zoo? Yes. Giraffe feeding encounters run from 11:15am to 12pm on the daily schedule, with an extra 1:30pm session on weekends, public holidays and school holidays. The park calls it a Giraffe Feeding Experience and offers annual pass holders a discount on it, so expect to pay extra on top of entry and check the price at the park.
Animal Encounters: Tiger, Red Panda, Meerkat And Lemur Experiences
Personal encounters are guided by a keeper and include a souvenir photo pack. The park warns that some book out quickly, so book ahead.
Each of the four encounter pages checked lists the price as "From $150" and a maximum of two participants, and the ticket terms say encounter prices do not include park admission. The pages do not make clear whether the "from" price covers one person or two, so check that on the booking screen.
The ticket terms also add a 20% surcharge to encounters in peak periods (December to January, NSW school holidays and the weekends either side) and a further 10% on NSW public holidays, so a summer booking can cost more than the "from" price.
Encounter
Time listed
Minimum age
What happens
Savannah Safari
8:15am, before opening
16+
Safari vehicle through off-exhibit areas, past the rhinos and into the giraffe paddocks
Nepalese Red Panda Encounter
9:30am (Sept to May)
12+
Hand-feed fruit and vegetables to the red pandas
Tiger Encounter
Listed at 10:30am, 12pm and 2pm
16+
Up close with Kinwah, a Sumatran tiger, after a keeper safety briefing
Primate Island Tour
11:30am
10+
Boat cruise around the primate islands and time on Lemur Island with three ring-tailed lemurs
The daily schedule also lists meerkat, emperor tamarin, squirrel monkey, hyena and white rhino encounters. The park's encounters page says the meerkats may climb into your lap and eat from your hands.
Encounter rules worth knowingThe tiger, red panda and primate island pages ask you to reach the meeting point one hour early, need 24 hours' notice for changes and say encounter tickets are non-refundable. Keepers make the final call on animal welfare.
What's On At Mogo In Late October 2026
The next two weeks are a busy patch for Mogo.
Sea Otter Australia offer, 19 to 30 OctoberThe park lists 25% off general admission booked online for visits from 19 to 30 October 2026, linked to the Sea Otter Australia festival. The festival's partner page words it as bookings made in that window, so check the dates at checkout.
Children's Week Wild Adventure, Wednesday 28 October10am to 2pm, with free creative activities and wildlife discoveries, plus 25% off general admission booked online.
Roaroween, Saturday 31 October9am to 4pm, with Halloween-themed animal enrichment, keeper talks, free face painting, a Bling Station and colouring stations.
Sea Otter Australia itself is a mountain bike festival on the Mogo Trails, with its expo at Hanging Rock Place, Batemans Bay, from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October 2026. The organiser lists expo hours of 10am to 5pm on the Friday and Saturday and 10am to 3pm on the Sunday. Mogo Wildlife Park is a festival partner with a themed activity at the park across that weekend, and general admission bought through the park's dedicated Sea Otter checkout comes with a code for free expo entry. The area may be busier than a normal spring weekend, so leave extra time for parking.
Every day, the park runs a $19.99 Wildlife Adventure Trail for children aged 3 to 12, who collect eight hidden stamps for a showbag prize pack. Children aged 15 and under also get free entry on their birthday.
Event details and offers can change, so confirm the final terms on the park's website before you book.
Getting To Mogo Zoo From Malua Bay: Route, Parking And Timing
Where is Mogo Zoo? It is at 222 Tomakin Road, Mogo NSW 2536, just off the Princes Highway. The park's directions say that from Batemans Bay you follow the Princes Highway about 10 km south and turn left into Tomakin Road, and that from Moruya you head about 16 km north and turn right into Tomakin Road.
From Skyes Beach House, the WTP listing puts the drive at about 12 minutes, so you can be at the gate for opening without a rushed start.
There is no public transport to the park. Parking is on three terraces beside the entry and in a larger open-air car park, with overflow parking for events, and no parking fee is mentioned on the Visit page.
The park gives drive times of just over two hours from Canberra and just under four hours from Sydney, so staying nearby beats racing the 3pm last entry after a long drive.
Food, Picnics And What To Bring
Is there food at Mogo Zoo? Yes. Wild Bites Cafe at the park entrance serves hot and cold food, sweets, drinks and coffee. A second outlet, the Island Cafe, overlooks the lemurs and siamangs and opens during school holidays and on busy days. The gift shop sells souvenirs, clothing, toys and books.
You can bring your own food. The park has two shady picnic areas, used on a first-come basis, and asks visitors to bring everything they need because it does not supply storage, utensils or condiments. Alcohol and smoking are not allowed anywhere in the grounds.
Payment is by EFTPOS and major cards at the admission office, cafes and gift shop. Bring hats, sunscreen, water and closed walking shoes, because most of the park is outdoors on paved and gravel paths. Packing morning tea from the house and eating lunch back at the beach keeps costs down.
Mogo Zoo With Kids: Ages, Prams And Easy Wins
The main loop is manageable in a morning, and kangaroo, deer and camel feeding opens at 9am, which gives younger children something to do straight away.
The ticket terms say children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Encounter age limits also matter: the Primate Island Tour starts at 10+, the red panda encounter at 12+, and the tiger encounter and Savannah Safari at 16+. Check ages before promising a child a specific experience.
The park says most of the grounds are flat or an easy grade, but some older areas are steeper or uneven, so expect a little pushing with a pram. The park also runs a Junior Zookeeper for a Day program for children aged 8 to 11, so check its website for dates.
For more family ideas around the coast, the WTP Malua Bay spring school holiday guide has more easy family day ideas that pair well with a zoo morning.
Accessibility, Weather, Dogs And Park Rules
Wheelchairs and walkers are available free of charge, and the park recommends reserving one in advance. Up to two support workers or companions enter free with a valid Companion Card, which must be shown at entry.
Can you take dogs to Mogo Zoo? Pet dogs are not covered on the park's pages, and the only dogs mentioned are assistance dogs, which need a registration form at least 72 hours before the visit and must be on a lead. Plan the zoo visit without your pet. If you are travelling with a dog, the WTP dog-friendly Malua Bay guide covers beach rules and walks for the rest of the stay.
General admission tickets are non-refundable, and the terms for encounters and events say they go ahead in all weather, including heavy rain, with no refunds for bad weather. On a showery day go early, take a rain jacket and keep a back-up plan. The WTP Batemans Bay rainy-day guide has more ideas for wet afternoons.
If you find injured wildlife during your stay, the park's FAQ says it does not collect animals and refers callers to WIRES on 1300 094 737.
The Bushfire Story Behind Mogo Wildlife Park
Mogo Wildlife Park made international news at the end of 2019, when a bushfire surrounded the park just outside Mogo village. Eurobodalla Coast Tourism reports that 15 zookeepers, including the park's director at the time, Chad Staples, stayed to defend the property, and that all of the animals were saved.
The same account says the fire burnt about 90% of the park's perimeter fencing. The park had been acquired by Featherdale Wildlife Park only weeks earlier. It reopened on 1 March 2020, and a veterinary hospital funded by post-fire donations opened that year to treat the park's animals and injured or displaced wildlife.
Pair Mogo Zoo With Mogo Village, Mogo Trails Or Birdland
If you want more things to do in Batemans Bay after the zoo, the nearby attractions are easy to add. Mogo village is close to the park and makes an easy stop on the way back. The village website describes Mogo as a small heritage town with shops and cafes on the Princes Highway, which suits a short wander and a coffee.
Mogo Trails is close by too. Visit NSW describes the network in Mogo State Forest, just west of town, as 72 mountain bike tracks covering 125 km, with bike hire available locally. If anyone in your group rides, the WTP Mogo Trails weekend guide covers how to plan a ride from Malua Bay.
The Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden is also in Mogo State Forest if you want a quieter walk.
Birdland Animal Park in Batemans Bay is a second animal attraction, about 14 minutes from the house according to the WTP listing. Check its own website for current hours and prices.
Back To The Beach: A Spring Afternoon In Malua Bay
Malua Bay Beach is a 2-minute walk from Skyes Beach House, so after a morning at Mogo you can be on the sand by early afternoon without getting back in the car.
Eurobodalla Shire Council lists Malua Bay Beach among its eight patrolled beaches. Council says volunteers from local surf lifesaving clubs patrol selected beaches on weekends and public holidays from October to April, and that peak-season daily patrols start in mid-December and run to the end of January. Swim between the red and yellow flags when they are up, and check Beachsafe for conditions before you go in.
If the group still has energy for more things to do in Malua Bay, the WTP Malua Bay snorkelling guide and Malua Bay surfing guide cover the nearby coves and surf breaks. Otherwise, a late swim and an early dinner round off the day.
Why Skyes Beach House Works For A Mogo Zoo Day
Skyes Beach House – Downstairs is a private downstairs apartment in Malua Bay for up to six guests, with two bedrooms (a king room and a bunk room with four single beds) and one bathroom. It has its own separate entrance, its own kitchen and its own living area, and Malua Bay Beach is across the road, about a 2-minute walk.
Mogo Wildlife Park is about 12 minutes away by car, so an early start does not mean an early alarm. The downstairs kitchen has an automatic coffee machine, a dishwasher and a highchair, and portacots, a baby gate and other child-proofing items are available on request.
After the zoo, the backyard has a flat grill barbecue, a gas pizza oven, a pellet smoker, an outdoor firepit, a trampoline, a swing set and an outdoor beach shower for sandy feet. There are two hydrotherapy spas and an outdoor infrared sauna, plus a games room with two Daytona racing games, a virtual pinball machine and a four-player shooter arcade. These amenities are shared with the upstairs guests when both levels are booked.
The stay is pet-friendly by approval for up to two dogs, and the listing describes the private downstairs back deck as your dog's own space whenever you are out. There is also a 7kW solar EV charger if you are driving down in an electric car. You can see the full details on the Skyes Beach House Malua Bay listing.
About this stay
Where Skyes Beach House fits a Mogo Zoo weekend
Skyes Beach House – Downstairs is a private two-bedroom apartment for up to six guests, about a 12-minute drive from Mogo Wildlife Park and a 2-minute walk from Malua Bay Beach, so a 9am zoo start and an afternoon swim fit easily into the same day.
Back at the house there is a backyard barbecue, pizza oven and smoker, two hydrotherapy spas, an infrared sauna and an arcade games room, shared with upstairs guests when both levels are booked. Pets are welcome by approval, with a private back deck for up to two dogs.
Young families: the zoo fills a morning, the beach and backyard take care of the afternoon, and the bunk room with four single beds suits children.
Couples and friends: the tiger encounter and Savannah Safari are limited to two people aged 16 and over, and the spas and sauna suit a slower evening afterwards.
Grandparents with grandchildren can use the seniors discount, free wheelchairs and walkers and the short drive. Guests with a dog can make the zoo the one dog-free outing of the weekend.
Zoo in the morning, beach in the afternoon, barbecue at night.
A Two-Day Mogo Zoo And Malua Bay Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive, Settle In And Walk To The Beach
Check-in is from 3pm by self check-in lockbox, the same time as Mogo's last ticket sales, so keep the zoo for the next morning. Early luggage drop-off is available on request once cleaning is finished.
Pick up supplies at FoodWorks Malua Bay or Funnell's Meats, both about a minute's walk from the house according to the listing, then keep dinner simple with the barbecue or pizza oven.
Day 2: Mogo Wildlife Park Morning
Leave about 8:45am to arrive as the park opens. Start with kangaroo feeding, then the 10:30am gibbon talk, the 11am lion talk, the giraffe feeding window from 11:15am and the gorilla talk at 12pm.
Stop in Mogo village for a coffee or a browse on the way back, then head home for a late lunch.
Day 2 Afternoon: Beach, Spa And An Easy Evening
Walk across to Malua Bay Beach for a swim between the flags if patrols are on, rinse off at the outdoor shower, then let the spas, games room or firepit take over the evening.
Day 3: Check-Out Morning
Check-out is by 10am. Mogo is 12 minutes away if anyone wants a second look before the drive home.
Booking Tips And Final Checklist
Prices, events and schedules at the park can change, so run through these the week before you travel.
1Tickets: Compare the gate price with the ONLINE10 code and any current online offer at the park's checkout.
2Encounters: Book ahead, check the minimum age and whether the price covers one or two people.
3Event days: Confirm the Children's Week (28 October) and Roaroween (31 October) details if you are visiting then.
4Mobility: Reserve a free wheelchair or walker and bring your Companion Card if you use one.
5Pets: Plan the zoo visit without your dog and confirm pet approval when you book the stay.
6Weather: Check the forecast, pack hats and sunscreen, and remember tickets are non-refundable.
All facts in this guide were checked on 19 October 2026 against these primary sources. Prices, schedules and events can change, so confirm with the organiser before you travel.
Property features and drive times: the WTP listing for Skyes Beach House – Downstairs, last updated 12 October 2026
FAQs About Mogo Zoo And A Malua Bay Stay
How much are Mogo Zoo tickets in 2026?
Mogo Wildlife Park's FAQ lists entry at $49 for adults aged 16 and over and $29 for children aged 3 to 15. Children 2 and under are free. Seniors and concession card holders get a discount, but the amount is not published. Booking online with the code ONLINE10 saves 10%, and a 10% surcharge applies on NSW public holidays.
What are Mogo Zoo's opening hours?
Mogo Wildlife Park is open from 9am to 4pm every day, including public holidays. Last ticket sales are at 3pm. On Christmas Day the park opens from 9am to 2pm, with last entry at 1pm. The park recommends visiting in the morning, when the animals are most active.
Is Mogo Zoo the same as Mogo Wildlife Park?
Yes. Mogo Zoo is the older, everyday name for Mogo Wildlife Park at 222 Tomakin Road, Mogo. The park is part of Australian Wildlife Parks, alongside Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park and Hunter Valley Wildlife Park. Many people still search for Mogo Zoo, and both names lead to the same place.
Where is Mogo Zoo and how far is it from Malua Bay?
Mogo Zoo is at 222 Tomakin Road, Mogo NSW 2536, just off the Princes Highway about 10 km south of Batemans Bay. The WTP listing puts it about a 12-minute drive from Skyes Beach House in Malua Bay. There is no public transport to the park, so plan to drive.
How long do you need at Mogo Zoo?
The park suggests planning around two hours. That covers the main loop, kangaroo feeding and a keeper talk or two. Allow a full morning if you want the lion, giraffe and gorilla sessions, and add extra time for any booked encounter, because the park asks guests to reach the meeting point one hour early.
What animals can you see at Mogo Zoo?
The park's animal list includes western lowland gorillas, lions, Sumatran tigers, southern white rhinos, zebras, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, red pandas, meerkats, binturongs, ring-tailed lemurs, gibbons, siamangs and tamarins. Giraffes feature in daily feeding sessions, otters in a keeper talk, and kangaroos, deer and camels in the hands-on feeding area.
Can you take dogs to Mogo Zoo?
Plan to visit without your pet. The park's pages only mention assistance dogs, which need a registration form at least 72 hours before the visit and must stay on a lead. Pet-friendly guests at Skyes Beach House can plan the zoo as the one dog-free outing of the weekend.
Can you bring your own food to Mogo Zoo?
Yes. The park has two shady picnic areas, available on a first-come basis, and you need to bring your own utensils and condiments. Wild Bites Cafe at the entrance sells hot and cold food and coffee, and the Island Cafe opens on busy days. Alcohol and smoking are not allowed.
Show 2 more questionsShow fewer questionsIs Mogo Zoo suitable for prams and wheelchairs?
Mostly. The park says most of the grounds are flat or an easy grade on paved and gravel paths, with some older areas that are steeper or uneven. Wheelchairs and walkers are free to use and can be reserved ahead. Up to two companions enter free with a valid Companion Card.
How many guests does Skyes Beach House – Downstairs sleep?
The WTP listing says the private downstairs apartment sleeps up to six guests in two bedrooms, a king bedroom and a bunk room with four single beds, with one bathroom. It has its own entrance and kitchen, and Malua Bay Beach is about a 2-minute walk across the road.
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Skyes Beach House
Skyes Beach House is a holiday house in Malua Bay on the NSW South Coast, with spas, a sauna and arcade machines. The beach is across the road, about a two-minute walk away. The whole house sleeps up to 20 guests, or you can book the upstairs level for up to 14 or the downstairs level for up to 6.
Read more Malua Bay and Batemans Bay area guides, or look at the Skyes Beach House stays: the whole house for up to 20 guests, the upstairs level for up to 14 or the downstairs level for up to 6.
