Friday 24th December 2021
We're committed to keeping our guests, staff and animals safe and are operating in a COVID-Safe manner in line with the latest advice from NSW Health.
Before you visit the park please make yourself familiar with the NSW Public Health Orders that may be in place when you visit.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and we look forward to seeing you all soon!!
Friday 8th October 2021
We are excited to announce we will be opening back to the public on Monday 11th October 2021 in line with the NSW Government recent announcement.
Oakvale Wildlife Park is looking forward to welcoming you back to the park, the animals and staff have missed you all very much.
We're committed to keeping our guests, staff and animals safe, so there are some changes to the usual experience to ensure we are operating in a COVID-Safe manner in line with the latest advice from NSW Health.
Before you visit the park please make yourself familiar with the NSW Public Health Orders that may be in place when you visit.
We look forward to seeing you all soon!!
Saturday 14th August 2021
As per todays announcement, Oakvale Wildlife Park will remain closed to the public until the NSW Government allows us to reopen. We will monitor the situation closely and advise through our website and social media pages of the reopening date.
Thursday 12th August 2021
As per the announcement today (12th August) by the NSW Government, Oakvale Wildlife Park will remain closed to the public for the next 7 days, aiming at open the park on 20th August 2021 as advised by NSW Government. While we are closed to the public the wellbeing and care of the animals will continue to be looked after by our amazing staff.
We encourage everyone to continue to support your local business over the coming period. We encourage you to support the community by purchasing goods to be delivered to your door and/or online purchases for local businesses, because every time you support a small local business, you are supporting a local family. If you would like to support our business during this time, we will still have gift vouchers available for purchase for any birthday’s, anniversaries or just because.
Please stay safe, follow health authority guidelines, take care of each other and your community.
Regards,
Kent, Leanne and the Oakvale Team
Thursday 5th August 2021
To our valued customers, business stakeholders and suppliers,
As of 5.00pm today Thursday 5th August 2021 Oakvale Wildlife Park will be temporarily closing its doors for 7 days in line with the government’s public health requirements. While we are closed to the public the wellbeing and care of the animals will continue to be looked after by our amazing staff.
We encourage everyone to continue to support your local business over the coming period. We encourage you to support the community by purchasing goods to be delivered to your door and/or online purchases for local businesses, because every time you support a small local business, you are supporting a local family. If you would like to support our business during this time, we will still have gift vouchers available for purchase for any birthday’s, anniversaries or just because.
Please stay safe, follow health authority guidelines, take care of each other and your community.
Regards,
Kent, Leanne and the Oakvale Team
Saturday 26th June 2021
Please be advised Oakvale Wildlife Park will be following all Public Health Order; state and federal; please see the current NSW Health Order.
Should you reside in Greater Sydney including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong area's, entry into the park will not be permitted.
Facemasks will be required to be worn into the park as per new regulations by all adults.
All children participating in encounters are required to wear a facemask.
All keeper talks are suspended until restrictions are lifted.
We will continue to monitor all updates provided by the government and modify rules and regulations accordingly. Please keep an eye on our website for further information in relation to access to the park.
Wednesday 23rd June 2021
Please be advised Oakvale Wildlife Park will be following all Public Health Order; state and federal; please see the current NSW Health Order published on 23rd June 2021 at 6.20pm, page 5.
Should you reside in one of the listed Metropolitan Sydney area's, entry into the park will not be permitted.
We will continue to monitor all updates provided by the government and modify rules and regulations accordingly. Please keep an eye on our website for further information in relation to access to the park.
Monday 25th May 2020
Oakvale Wildlife Park reopened to the public on Monday 1st June 2020.
We have implemented our COVID 19 Safety Plan in line with the government guidelines, so you will see a few changes when you arrive to ensure the safety of our visitors, staff, and animals.
Located on 25 acres there is ample space for all our guests to enjoy what we have on offer while still practising physical distancing measures.
We recommend purchasing tickets online to ensure a quick and easy check-in once you arrive, however, tickets are still available for purchase upon arrival at the kiosk. Due to the rules and regulations, we do require guests to provide their name and contact phone number upon entering but there will be no restrictions to the number of patrons on the park given our expansive grounds.
A variety of sanitising stations have been set up throughout the park along with additional handwashing facilities.
Upon arrival to Oakvale please follow relevant signage and instructions to ensure physical distancing measures are enacted. Wayfinding signs have been set up to ensure easy-flow access around the park with some exhibits having a dedicated point of entry and exit.
The following encounters are still available for purchase: Koala, Reptile & Meerkat Encounters, it is highly recommended that these encounters be booked prior to your arrival as spaces have been limited to enable physical distancing measures.
Oakvale’s café will be operating as normal with lots of wonderful options available for purchase.
Our Reptile Ravine & Walk-through bird aviary will have capacity limitations during peak times and Splash Bay Water Park will be fully operational.
At the commencement of opening rather than encouraging large gatherings of people by having Animal Keeper Talks we will instead be having keepers at various times throughout the day roaming with animals to keep everyone entertained, informed and educated.
We are still offering Birthday Party packages and these can be booked online, via phone or on park.
To all our annual membership holders your membership has been extended by 2 months (the duration we have been closed)
It is important to remember however should you have any cold or flu symptoms or you have been asked to self-isolate; please do not visit the park until you have been cleared by a medical professional.
All our staff and animals can't wait to welcome everyone back to the Oakvale from June 1st 😊
Wednesday 25th March 2020
To our valued customers, business stakeholders and suppliers,
With a saddened heart we announce that as of 5.00pm today Wednesday 25thMarch 2020 Oakvale Wildlife Park will be temporarily closing its doors until the end of April with the plan to reassess as that date becomes closer.
This decision was made in line with the government’s response to COVID-19 to protect the health, safety and welfare of our guests, staff and the broader community in helping stop the spread of this global pandemic.
While we are closed to the public the wellbeing and care of the animals will continue to be looked after by our amazing staff. The animals will be providing progress reports on our social media sites so keep an eye out for them, they are accepting all letters and drawings of support during this time of separation from park visitors.
We are committed to re-opening as soon as it is safe to do so; to continue to provide the community and visitors to the park; conservation and education through hands-on interaction that inspires generations. To keep up to date of when we schedule to re-open please follow our website and social media sites.
We would like to thank all our supporters over the past 40 years, you have helped to make Oakvale Wildlife Park what it is today. We would also like to thank our staff; the dedication and passion you all have to your work and the education that you provide our guests is a credit to you. You are what makes Oakvale Wildlife Park the amazing place it is! To our volunteers, the passion you show us towards conservation and animal care we know our industry will be in good hands in the future.
We encourage everyone to continue to support your local business over the coming period. We encourage you to support the community by purchasing goods to be delivered to your door and/or online purchases for local businesses, because every time you support a small local business, you are supporting a local family. If you would like to support our business during this time, we will still have gift vouchers available for purchase for any birthday’s, anniversaries or just because.
Please visit our website for further information concerning Annual Memberships, Pre-Purchased tickets and more.
If you have any questions, concerns or want to check-in, please stay in contact via social media, email or phone.
Please stay safe, follow health authority guidelines, take care of each other and your community.
Regards,
Kent, Leanne and the Oakvale Team
Monday 23rd March 2020
In response to yesterday's (22nd March 2020) government announcement of stage 1 restrictions on social gatherings, we wish to advise that Oakvale Wildlife Park does not fall under the stage 1 restrictions. Oakvale have implemented changes, however; the Tea Room and Party room areas will now be closed to the public, we have lowered the number of people we are allowing to enter the park to assist in the social distancing procedures.
With COVID-19 evolving daily, Oakvale Wildlife Park will continue to closely monitor the advice and recommendations from the NSW Health Department and the Australian Federal Government in managing the risks associated with the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Oakvale Wildlife Park is an outdoor experience set on 25 acres providing plenty of space for guests to spread out and enjoy the facilities within the park.
Our priority is the safety and health of our staff, animals and visitors to the park. We recommend that our guests continue to follow the social distancing guidelines as recommended by the Federal Australian Government.
While we have always practised safe health and hygiene practices for our staff, animals and visitors to the park, we have implemented additional precautionary measures to ensure that these environments continue to be safe.
We are taking extra precautions to often disinfect our public areas such as; bathrooms, door handles, tables, enclosure glass and desktop services. Additionally, we have implemented extra cleaning measures for all equipment handled by our staff and guests (IE: playground equipment, milk bottle for bottle feeding and tractor ride seating). We encourage visitors to practice a high standard of hygiene during their visit to the park. In assisting to maintain this high level of hygiene, we have introduced additional hand washing stations across the park.
We have implemented measures for staff to follow social distancing along with reducing audience capacity during our keeper talks & tractor rides to enable social distancing. We have also introduced measures to limit the number of people within the park on any given day.
We will continue to update our website and social media as necessary.
If you have been asked to self-isolate please do not visit the park. If you are feeling unwell and have any flu-like symptoms we request that you do not visit the park until you are feeling better. We will still be open and the animals ready to welcome you!
Oakvale Wildlife Park remains open from 10.00am – 5.00pm daily.
Friday 20th March 2020
The park continues to remain open to the public from 10.00am - 5.00pm daily.
Due to new social distancing for indoor gatherings requiring a four square meter per person rule Oakvale Wildlife Park has made some changes on-site to adhere by these laws.
Reptile Ravine capacity has been decreased to 10 people maximum at any one time.
Access to the Walk-through Aviary can also be accessed near the tractor.
Seating capacity in our Tea Room has been decreased to 60 people maximum at any one time.
Seating capacity in our Party Room has been decreased to 15 people maximum at any one time. However, should you have a Party Room booking we have reserved additional seating around Splash Bay Water Park for your group.
We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused.
Wednesday 18th March 2020
To our valued customers, business stakeholders and suppliers.
In response to the growing fears around the spread of COVID-19 we would like to take this opportunity to reassure you and share the proactive measures we are currently undertaking to protect everyone.
With COVID-19 evolving daily, Oakvale Wildlife Park will continue to closely monitor the advice and recommendations from the NSW Health Department and the Australian Federal Government in managing the risks associated with the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Our priority is the safety and health of our staff, animals and visitors to the park.
If you have been asked to self-isolate please do not visit the park. If you are feeling unwell and have any flu-like symptoms we request that you do not visit the park until you are feeling better. We will still be open and the animals ready to welcome you!
While we have always practised safe health and hygiene practices for our staff, animals and visitors to the park, we have implemented additional precautionary measures to ensure that these environments continue to be safe.
We are taking extra precautions to regular disinfect our public areas such as; bathrooms, door handles, tables, enclosure glass and desktop services. Additionally, we have implemented extra cleaning measures for all equipment handled by our staff and guests (IE: playground equipment, milk bottle for bottle feeding and tractor ride seating). We encourage visitors to practice a high standard of hygiene during their visit to the park. In assisting to maintain this high level of hygiene, we have introduced additional hand washing stations across the park.
We have implemented measures for staff to follow social distancing along with reducing audience capacity during our keeper talks & tractor rides to enable social distancing. We have also introduced measures to limit the number of people within the park on any given day.
Oakvale Wildlife Park adheres to a strict wellness policy and we have reinforced to our employees that they must stay at home if they are showing signs of illness. Before returning to work they will require a doctors clearance certificate to confirm they are fit and healthy for work.
Oakvale Wildlife Park is an outdoor experience set on 25 acres providing plenty of space for guests to spread out and enjoy the facilities within the park. The risk of COVID-19 remains very low.
Tickets purchased online for Oakvale Wildlife Park are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase so there is still plenty of time to use your tickets.
We will continue to update our website and social media as necessary.
Oakvale Wildlife Park remains open from 10.00am – 5.00pm daily.