Australia is a country that is legendary for its unique wild-life, containing creatures that are both adorable and extremely horrifying. After all, there’ no other place in the world where one can simultaneously find creatures as cute as Koalas and Kangaroos as well as nightmarish beings such as giant spiders and deadly snakes. There is a singular place in the country where you can experience all that Australia has to offer in terms of wild-life, up close and personal, and that is the Billabong Sanctuary.
If you’re going on an international visit to this wondrous place there are many places where you can reside, ranging from budget bed-and-breakfasts to the luxurious Oaks Gateway on Palmer, one of the popular hotels Townsville has to offer.
Incredibly, the massive sanctuary was built by a married couple, both teachers, who embarked on a quest to build their very own wild-life sanctuary sometime in the 1980s. Living out of a tent they painstakingly began building their dreams.
Thirty years later, the Billabong Sanctuary is one of the most renowned of its kind in Australia is the recipient of many awards for practices of eco-tourism and overall excellence.
The sanctuary boasts various species and varieties of animals that have been divided into mammals, birds and reptiles. The variety of reptiles in particular is immense with two species of crocodile and various snakes. Billabong Sanctuary is also one of the few places in the world where people can interact with Koalas and even cuddle with Wombats.
In order to get the most out of your visit, plan it out and check out the show-times to target your most preferred event. Whichever time you go, a visit to this iconic wild-life sanctuary will surely be an unforgettable experience.
Filled with wanderlust that seeks to explore distant shores and captivated by the colors and vibrancy of exotic cultures, Kanya Mae writes on the beautiful, exciting, and enchanting wonders of the world. She is a writer who not only has a passion for travel, but also has a background in fashion, art and media. Google+
