Tasmanian Devil Feeding Tour at Cradle Mountain: After Dark

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Duration1h 15m

GroupUp to 45

LanguagesEN

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See Tasmanian devils compete for food under specialist lighting, something you can't watch during the day.

An after-dark feeding tour at Devils@Cradle Wildlife Park near Cradle Mountain where a keeper guides you through the sanctuary while devils and quolls eat, showing their social behaviour and feeding habits up close. You arrive early to self-guide the park, then join the guided walk outside to watch the animals fed in their enclosures while the keeper discusses their biology, threats and conservation work. The tour runs about 75 minutes and operates in all weather.

1h 15m

Step-by-step itinerary

After dark Tasmanian devil feeding tour

Arrive and self-guide sanctuary
Attend introduction on main deck
Join guided walk inside sanctuary
Observe feeding and learn about devils

The Experience

What makes this tour work is the timing. Tasmanian devils and quolls are nocturnal, so they're far more active and hungry at night — and the introduction of food triggers fierce competition between them. The keeper uses environmentally sensitive lighting to let you watch this without disturbing the animals, and you get to see group feeding situations that are rare to witness. The tour begins on the main viewing deck with a brief introduction to the three species managed in the sanctuary, then moves outside for the larger part of the experience: a guided walk through the enclosures where the keeper feeds the animals and answers your questions about their behaviour, biology and the conservation work happening at the facility.

You can arrive before the tour starts and spend time self-guiding through the sanctuary at your own pace, so there's no rush to get there right at the start time. The walk involves some uneven surfaces and a small amount of walking, but it's suitable for all fitness levels. The facility is wheelchair accessible — just let them know when you book. Photography is welcome throughout, so you can capture the feeding moments if you want. The tour runs regardless of weather, so bring appropriate clothing for Tasmania's conditions.

What’s included

Local guide leading the after-dark feeding tour.
free onsite parking.
access to self-guide the sanctuary before the tour begins.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Devils@Cradle

Is this one for you?You'll need to arrange your own transport to Devils@Cradle, as the tour doesn't include hotel pickup — but arriving early to explore the sanctuary on your own before the keeper's tour starts makes the journey worth the drive, and the fixed 75-minute format means you can plan the rest of your evening around it.