Wildlife Encounters at Devils @ Cradle: Meet the Joeys
Difficulty
easy
Duration
45 minutes
Fitness Level
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels; minimal walking required.
Overview
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.
Joey Encounters
All Ages! • 45 Minutes • Meet our youngest residents!
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About This Adventure
Experience the unforgettable Joey Encounter tour, where a small group of visitors gets exclusive access to the animal nursery. Interact face-to-face with adorable young animals, take memorable photos, and support conservation efforts. Perfect for families and animal lovers, this unique opportunity runs daily at 12pm and 4pm.
Want to get up-close and personal with some of our younger animals?
Duration
Operating daily at 12.00pm & 4.00pm – duration 45 minutes.
About
The Joey Encounter tour will take a small group of LUCKY visitors behind the scenes to our animal nursery, where you will interact (face to face) with some of our youngest residents. This is a unique opportunity and will be a very special and memorable experience, ideal for families with young children, or animal lovers of any age.
Operating at 12pm & 4pm daily this tour will incorporate handling by our keepers, and afford visitors the opportunity to pat and get photographs with these beautiful young ambassador animals.
Many of these hand-reared animals will remain at the sanctuary as species ambassadors and will become important breeding animals in the next year or two. When joining this tour you will be directly supporting these animals and threatened species conservation.
More info
The admission ticket for this tour also includes free day entry and Day Keeper tour, so before or after your Joey Encounter why not join one of our Day Keeper tours to learn all about the operations of this unique alpine sanctuary.
Adventure Tips
Book Early to Secure a Spot
Tours are limited to small groups of 10 visitors to ensure a calm environment; reserve ahead to guarantee your place.
Bring a Camera
Photography is encouraged—capture memorable moments but avoid flash to keep the animals comfortable.
Follow Keeper Instructions
Strict handling guidelines are in place; listen to staff to ensure the safety of animals and participants.
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour to check in and prepare for the experience.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Tasmanian devils
- Eastern quolls
History
Cradle Mountain area has been important to Tasmanian Aboriginal people for thousands of years and became a protected national park in 1922.
Conservation
Devils @ Cradle plays a vital role in breeding and recovering threatened Tasmanian species, integrating hands-on care with public education.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Camera or Smartphone
Capture close-up photos of the joeys without flash to protect sensitive eyes.
Layered Clothing
Tasmania’s mountain climate can change quickly; dress in layers for comfort.
spring|summer|fall|winter specific
Comfortable Shoes
You’ll be standing during the tour; sturdy shoes make the experience comfortable.
Sun Protection
Hat and sunscreen help protect you during outdoor portions of the visit in sunny weather.
summer specific