Day 3: Kangaroos, Koalas and Cockatoos

Today we went to the Cohunu Koala Park.  This is a wildlife sanctuary, which contains mostly native Australian species, as well as an assortment of animals from other continents, and some prehistoric creatures too.

We were greeted by friendly Cockatoos and Parrots (they actually said “Hello Darling”, with an Australian accent), laughed at by Kookaburras, and introduced to some other unique Australian bird species; the Tawny Frogmouth (the plumage pattern resembled amphibian skin), and the Boobook Owl (very cute).  The kids fed the Emus, Peacocks, and Ostriches.

We saw three Echidnas (Australian Porcupines) and some stub tail lizards. 

We were able to pet, feed, and chase the lounging Kangaroos, Wallabies, and Wallaroos.

We got close up to Pelicans, Black Swans, and some other water fowl. 

And witnessed feeding time for the resident dinosaurs (oh my!).

The highlight of the day was cuddling the Koala!  The kids each got a turn holding and feeding an 11 year old Koala.  He was soft, and cuddly, and very heavy!