The Penrith Region in New South Wales provides nature and wildlife tours for travelers to explore and connect with Australian fauna. Notable attractions in the area include Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park and Zambi Wildlife Retreat. Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park spans 7 acres of Australian bushland and houses over 260 native species. Visitors can engage with Australian wildlife like koalas, wombats, and emus, and enjoy experiences like the Ultimate Explorer Annual Pass, offering access to over 3000 animals. The park also features a Lorikeet enclosure for up-close interactions with colorful birds.
Zambi Wildlife Retreat, located in Wallacia, Western Sydney, covers 20 hectares and serves as an animal welfare charity established in 2012. The retreat focuses on caring for exotic animals retired from the circus and entertainment industries, alongside providing a safe haven for domestic, farm, and native animals. Visitors can encounter animals like lions, tigers, pumas, dingoes, and marmosets, with special experiences like close interactions with meerkats or hand-feeding a tiger available. Wildlife Tours Australia - Sydney offers small group tours to premier sightseeing destinations in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia, with a strong focus on incorporating Australian wildlife encounters for travelers to have a memorable and immersive experience.