Bordertown Wildlife Park Travel Guide

Bordertown Wildlife Park, a highlight of the Tatiara region, offers a unique opportunity to observe Australian native animals, most notably the rare white kangaroos. Developed in 1968, the park gained prominence in 1980 with the introduction of a white kangaroo, not an albino, but a genetic variant of the Western Grey Kangaroo. This kangaroo became the founding father of the park's white kangaroo mob. The first white joey was born in 1984, and the colony has since grown.Visitors can drive or walk around the 4.5-hectare park, observing the animals from outside the fence. Besides the white kangaroos, the park is also home to Western Grey Kangaroos, Red Kangaroos, Dama Wallabies, Red-necked Wallabies, Emus and various bird species. The park's design prioritizes the well-being of the animals; therefore, visitors are not allowed inside the enclosures and feeding is prohibited.Bordertown itself is a town with a rich history, initially known as Tatiara, meaning 'good country' in the local Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal language. It served as a crucial depot on the gold escort route from the Victorian goldfields to Adelaide in the 1850s. Bordertown is also the birthplace of former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke, adding to its cultural significance.