Kangaroo Island Wildlife Tour: Seal Bay & Birds of Prey

Walk among Australian sealions, then watch raptors hunt live

A guided wildlife tour on Kangaroo Island departing from Penneshaw port, visiting Seal Bay Conservation Park for a boardwalk stroll among sealions, a live birds of prey demonstration, and Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park to see kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes and penguins. The tour runs seven hours with a local guide, park entry and bottled water included. Lunch is available to purchase at the Wildlife Park.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Seal Bay Conservation Park30m · entry included
2. Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park2h · entry included

Wildlife tour on Kangaroo Island

• Stroll boardwalk among Australian Sealions
• Watch live Birds of Prey show
• Visit Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park

The experience

The tour starts at Seal Bay Conservation Park, where you walk a boardwalk among Australian sealions in their natural habitat. From there you move to a birds of prey show: a live demonstration where you get close to raptors and learn how they hunt. The final stop is Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, a large property where you wander at your own pace past kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, penguins and other island wildlife. A kiosk on-site sells lunch and gifts if you want them.

The operator has run these tours for cruise ship visitors since Penneshaw became a port stop, and they build the itinerary around what they know works in the time available. Your guide speaks English and can answer questions as you move through each stop. The whole day runs seven hours from pickup to return, which is timed so you're back before the ship leaves. The company notes that nobody has ever been left behind. Bottled water is provided throughout.

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if you need them. The walking is leisurely and the park grounds are flat, so it suits all fitness levels. If you're arriving by the Sealink Ferry rather than a cruise ship, let the operator know at booking, as the timing and logistics differ slightly.

What’s included

• Park entry to Seal Bay Conservation Park and Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park.
• a live guide speaking English.
• bottled water.
• access to the birds of prey show.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Wednesday and SaturdayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (16 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

GroupUp to 33

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Kangaroo Island Tours & Bus Charters

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary comfortably if that's your language. The seven-hour schedule is fixed to get cruise ship passengers back to Penneshaw in time for departure, which means the itinerary moves at a set pace: good if you want the main stops without deciding where to go next, but not flexible if you want to linger at one site.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years); Child (5 to 15 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals will I see at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park?

Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park holds kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, penguins and a variety of birds across its large grounds. You wander the premises at your own pace, so you can spend as long as you want at any enclosure.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included, but it's available to purchase from a kiosk at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. Bottled water is provided throughout the day.

How long is the boardwalk walk at Seal Bay?

The description calls it a leisurely stroll down the boardwalk amongst the sealions, but the exact duration isn't specified. You'll have time to observe the sealions in their natural habitat as part of the seven-hour tour.

Will I have time to get back to my cruise ship?

Yes. The tour is timed specifically for cruise ship visitors departing from Penneshaw, and the operator has never left anyone behind. Let them know your ship's departure time at booking so they can confirm the schedule works for your vessel.

Can I bring a baby or toddler on this tour?

Children are welcome from age one. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one.

What's included in the tour price?

Park entry fees to both Seal Bay Conservation Park and Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, bottled water throughout the day, and a live English-speaking guide are all included.