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Get close to Tasmania’s native wildlife with Devils @ Cradle’s Joey Encounters tour. This 45-minute experience grants intimate access to young animals while supporting vital conservation efforts.
Get close to Tasmania’s native wildlife with Devils @ Cradle’s Joey Encounters tour. This 45-minute experience grants intimate access to young animals while supporting vital conservation efforts.
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Operated by Devils @ Cradle · Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
Cradle Mountain, located in Tasmania, Australia, is famous for its rugged alpine scenery, ancient rainforests, and iconic wildlife. Devils @ Cradle offers a rare chance to step beyond traditional trails with its Joey Encounters tour, a unique wildlife experience inviting small groups into an exclusive animal nursery. This 45-minute tour runs daily at 12pm and 4pm, providing intimate, face-to-face time with some of the park’s youngest residents.
Set against the backdrop of Tasmania’s cool mountain air and pristine wilderness, visitors are welcomed into a controlled, serene environment where hand-reared joeys and young native animals serve as ambassadors for their species. This behind-the-scenes access offers more than just photo opportunities—it’s an immersive introduction to conservation in action. The animals guests interact with are often part of breeding programs critical to supporting threatened species that call Tasmania home.
The setting of Devils @ Cradle, perched at the edge of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, ties this experience directly to one of Australia’s most biodiverse regions. The sanctuary’s efforts complement the larger ecosystem preservation happening in the surrounding wilderness, famous for ancient button grass plains, dense myrtle forests, and endemic wildlife like the Tasmanian devil.
Families and wildlife enthusiasts find this tour especially rewarding—the smaller group sizes ensure personal attention and a calm setting for younger visitors. Paired with free day entry and the Day Keeper tours, Joey Encounters provide a comprehensive look at animal care and the ecological challenges Tasmania’s alpine environment faces. Whether you’re photographing a joey’s curious gaze or learning about local species recovery, Devils @ Cradle offers a memorable connection to Tasmania’s wild heart.
easy.
45 minutes.
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels; minimal walking required.
No, holding is not permitted; however, you can pat certain animals under close supervision by keepers.
Yes, children of all ages are welcome, but those under three years old are free of charge and must be accompanied by an adult.
The ticket includes the 45-minute Joey Encounter tour, free day entry to Devils @ Cradle, and access to the Day Keeper tours.
The experience involves minimal walking in accessible spaces, but please contact Devils @ Cradle in advance for specific accommodations.
By participating, you directly contribute to the care of threatened species that the sanctuary is helping to protect and breed.
No, flash photography is prohibited to avoid stressing the young animals.
Cradle Mountain area has been important to Tasmanian Aboriginal people for thousands of years and became a protected national park in 1922.
Devils @ Cradle plays a vital role in breeding and recovering threatened Tasmanian species, integrating hands-on care with public education.
Devils @ Cradle operates a wildlife sanctuary near Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, dedicated to showcasing Tasmanian devils, quolls and young marsupials through guided experiences. The sanctuary offers a range of tours designed for close but safe viewing, including Day Feeding Tours, After Dark Feeding Tours, Sunset Experience, Dessert With The Devil, Joey Encounters, and General Entry with Keeper Tours. Joey Encounters runs daily at 12pm and 4pm, giving small groups exclusive nursery access and photo opportunities. Day Feeding Tours and After Dark Feeding Tours feature guided walks that conclude with supervised feeding sessions and educational commentary about behavior and conservation. The Sunset Experience combines twilight feeding, nursery visits, and a campfire with drinks and sweet treats while overlooking Cradle Mountain. Dessert With The Devil is an intimate winter after-dark event pairing close animal viewing with Tasmanian treats by the fire. General Entry/Day Keeper Tours let visitors spend a full day observing natural behaviors and participating in keeper-led activities. All tours operate on-site at the sanctuary near Cradle Mountain and are led by trained guides who explain animal behaviour and local conservation priorities. Bookings support the sanctuary's work and help fund daily care for residents. Devils @ Cradle emphasises small-group formats to maximise animal welfare and guest experience. Visitors should review tour-specific schedules and booking requirements before arrival. The sanctuary provides a unique, family-friendly opportunity to see Tasmanian wildlife up close while contributing to regional conservation and education efforts. Accessibility details, pricing and booking options are available on the official listing page.
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