Australian Walkabout
Discover the Australian Walkabout in Jefferson, Texas, where you can feed and interact with kangaroos and wallabies in a serene environment. Perfect for families and wildlife lovers looking for a unique encounter.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
15 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; primarily standing and walking on flat surfaces.
Wildlife
History
Jefferson is a historic river town on the Big Cypress Bayou known for its role in 19th-century river trade and outdoor tourism.
Conservation
The Australian Walkabout promotes animal welfare by limiting group sizes and providing carefully selected foods to maintain health.
Busy B Ranch & Wildlife Park LLC
Australian Walkabout
Busy B Ranch & Wildlife Park LLC is a family-owned wildlife park and drive-thru safari located in Jefferson, Texas. The park operates across 125 acres and features more than 50 species of animals, offering visitors opportunities to observe and feed wildlife from their vehicles and at designated exhibits. Busy B Ranch provides a range of paid experiences, including general admission drive-thru safaris, timed encounters with sloths and tortoises, a lemur feeding area, an Australian walkabout with kangaroos and wallabies, private VIP tours, seasonal events such as Zoo Boo, homeschool adventure days, and hosted kids birthday parties.
Experienced guides staff each encounter and tour, provide educational commentary, and follow safety protocols to protect guests and animals. Admissions and specialty encounters require reservations or timed tickets for crowd management. The park emphasizes hands-on experiences while maintaining animal welfare standards through supervised feeding and guided interactions. Visitors can capture photos during encounters and may receive handling guidance specific to each species.
Busy B Ranch attracts families, homeschool groups, and wildlife enthusiasts seeking close-up animal experiences in East Texas. The business promotes transparency by listing available experiences, age recommendations, and encounter durations, and by operating scheduled events with clear admission policies. Multiple tour formats — drive-thru, walk-thru, and private trailer tours — accommodate different comfort levels and group sizes. For visitors planning a visit, the park’s listed offerings and location in Jefferson, Texas make it a distinct destination for immersive, educational wildlife encounters.
Location
Jefferson, TX
East Texas destination
Property Size
125 acres
Drive‑thru safari terrain
Tours Offered
9 experiences
Family & group options
Species Count
50+ species
Diverse exotic animals
Secure tickets for drive‑thru safaris, sloth and tortoise encounters, VIP tours, and seasonal events — check availability and hours before visiting Jefferson, Texas.
Wear closed-toed shoes
This is required to protect both visitors and animals during your walkabout experience.
Remain calm and quiet
Kangaroos and wallabies prefer a calm environment; keep noise low to encourage them to approach.
No outside food allowed
Only treats provided by the walkabout are permitted inside to ensure animal health and safety.
Children under 12 must be accompanied
Young children require an adult with a paid encounter ticket to participate safely in the walkabout.
Closed-toed shoes
Protects feet and meets walkabout safety requirements.
Camera or smartphone
Capture memorable moments with kangaroos and wallabies during your encounter.
Light layers
Spring weather in Jefferson can vary; dress in layers for comfort.
spring
Sun hat
Protect yourself from sun exposure while outside the walkabout area.
summer