About this tour
Spend your lunch hour at Cradle Mountain's wildlife sanctuary watching Tasmanian devils during their most chaotic meal. You'll walk through the resident animal collection before entering the largest walk-through enclosure to observe these carnivores at peak activity. Your guide explains their notorious feeding habits and the sanctuary's conservation efforts protecting this endangered species. The 1-hour experience includes full day access to the grounds and free parking.
Highlights
- Walk inside the main devil enclosure during feeding frenzy
- 360-degree viewing of aggressive feeding behaviour
- Expert commentary on Tasmanian devil diet and biology
- Learn current conservation and breeding programs
- Full-day sanctuary access included in ticket
What to expect
After meeting your guide, you'll stroll through the sanctuary observing various resident animals before the main event. The tour culminates in the walk-through enclosure where devils feed—expect noise, movement, and genuine chaos as these stocky marsupials compete for meat. They're most animated at this time, displaying the ferocity that earned their notorious reputation. Your guide talks through their natural behaviours, dietary needs, and why the sanctuary's work matters for species survival. The walk involves some uneven ground, and you're outdoors for most of the hour regardless of weather.
Good to know
Wear sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing—conditions are exposed. Prams and strollers work on accessible paths. Children need adult supervision. Service animals are welcome. You'll need your own transport to the sanctuary; no hotel pickups offered.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.