1,240 animals rescued since 2023

An unforgettable day out on the Coffs Coast.

Experience dolphins, penguins, sea lions, turtles & more up close. Each ticket funds rescue, rehabilitation and release efforts along the beautiful NSW Coffs Coast.

Coffs Coast Wildlife SanctuaryTrainer wearing a black cap and blue shirt interacting with a bottlenose dolphin emerging from turquoise water with its mouth open.
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open hours
9:00am - 3:00pm
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Café open until 2:00pm
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FREE PARKING
Onsite, large vehicles welcome
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Where every visit makes a difference.

When you spend the day with us, you’re helping care for animals in need.

Book your visit to Coffs Harbour’s wildlife sanctuary: buy a day ticket, reserve an animal experience, or enquire about groups.

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adults $52 - Family $152.50

Single Day Ticket

One full day, all talks and feeds included, re-entry until we close. Best for visitors and one-off trips.

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Animal Experiences

Get up close & personal with our dolphins, sea lions & penguins with our animal experiences.

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Bring a Group

Groups

Every group visit is planned with you. Mix and match what suits your itinerary.

Group Enquiry
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A Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary trainer gently holding a sea turtle on a table while three smiling children watch, one holding a cloth, outside near palm trees.
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What your ticket pays for

The sanctuary is a working rescue and rehabilitation operation on the Coffs Coast. Your ticket helps care for the animals that call the sanctuary home, rescues, further research and conservation efforts.

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Food, medication & care for the animals
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The Numbers

Every animal that comes through our gate is logged, treated and tracked to release

1,240
animals rescued
86%
released to the wild
24/7
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50+
volunteer carers
A rescued sea turtle covered in barnacles stuck on a sandy beach near a parked black vehicle on a cloudy day.
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"Nikki came in with fishing line around her flipper we knew she could survive if we could give her surgery. She's now thriving after surgery"
TIGA CROSS
Managing Director
donate

Sponsor an animal for just $50 per year.

Adoption packages, corporate sponsorship, wills and bequests, or volunteer hours. Your donation helps Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary continue rescuing, rehabilitating, and protecting local wildlife.