2026 Winter Encounters
Devil Dominance
Tug-o-war with a Tasmanian Devil
Step into Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary and feel the Tasmanian bush come alive around you. You'll be invited into the hush of a wild den where keepers guide you to meet one of our resident Tasmanian devils and hand-feed these wild-hearted creatures. Then comes the thrill: a tug-o-war with a real Tasmanian devil. With jaws that open a startling 80 degrees and a bite force of 3000 psi, their power surges in a rush you'll feel all the way to your fingertips.
Only for 18+ visitors.
Interaction Information:
$150 per person
Only running during the off season MAY 2026 - AUGUST 2026
Bookings are limited - phone or email to secure your spot.
Phone - 03 6363 6162
Email - info@trowunna.com.au
Enclosed shoes are required to participate
Hands-on encounters are an optional extra and can be purchased when general entry has been paid.
Hidden in Plain Sight
Hand feed a Tawny Frogmouth
As you move beneath the cool shade of the trees at Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary, you’ll feel the soft stillness of the Tawny Frogmouths around you, birds so perfectly camouflaged they seem carved from the branches themselves. In this quiet, immersive space, you’ll meet the enchanting Tawny Frogmouths up close and even hand feed these beautiful birds.
Hailing from mainland Australia and Tasmania, Tawny Frogmouths often get mistaken for owls—but they’re actually close kin to the enchanting nightjars. With the help of our keepers, you’ll discover how these clever birds disappear into bark and shadow and learn the surprising ways they help support the balance of our changing natural world.
Interaction Information:
$40 per person
Only running during the off season MAY 2026 - AUGUST 2026
Bookings can be made over the phone or via email.
Phone - 03 6363 6162
Email - info@trowunna.com.au
Tawny interactions run twice daily at 10am and 2pm
Suitable for children aged 6 and above
Enclosed shoes are required to participate
Please Note: Hands-on encounters are an optional extra and can be purchased when general entry has been paid.
“In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.”
~ African Ecologist, Baba Dioum
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