Hand-feeding wallabies at Symbio Wildlife Park near Wollongong, NSW.

Symbio Wildlife Park, Helensburgh: Visitor guide with prices & times

The Symbio Wildlife Park in Helensburgh, New South Wales is a family-owned zoo that provides close encounters with a range of native and exotic animals. This guide provides the necessary practical logistics for first-time attendees, covering the most recent opening hours, ticket prices, route information,…
A monkey on my car at Longleat.

Will the monkeys at Longleat damage your car?

The Monkey Jungle at Longleat Safari Park is tremendous fun – but many of the laughs come from watching other people’s cars being attacked. The first safari outside Africa Longleat Safari Park near Warminster in Wiltshire was a genuine pioneer when it opened in 1966.…
A Masai giraffe at Phoenix Zoo.

Phoenix Zoo guide: Ticket prices, hours & what to see

Visit one of America’s largest non-profit zoos. My complete Phoenix Zoo guide, updated in February 2026, covers must-see animals, trail maps, and essential visitor tips. Walking through authentic recreations of the Sonoran Desert whilst Mexican grey wolves prowl behind glass metres away, watching Sumatran tigers…
Marsupial action at Ballarat Wildlife Park in Ballarat, Victoria.

Guide to Ballarat Wildlife Park, Victoria

Why is Ballarat Wildlife Park the ultimate place for animal encounters? Get up close with free-roaming kangaroos and koalas, and see Crunch, one of Australia’s biggest crocodiles. This guide was updated in October 2026 to reflect increased admission fees. What is Ballarat Wildlife Park? Ballarat…