Animal Experiences

The Ultimate Dolphin Swim offers a fully immersive swimming experience, allowing participants to swim in the water while engaging closely with these magnificent marine mammals. Guests must be able to swim to participate, ensuring a safe and enjoyable encounter.

Step into the tranquil waters of the Lagoon at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary and embark on an enriching journey of connection and discovery with one of our three Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins in care – Bella, Zippy, or Jet.

Embark on an extraordinary land-based adventure with the Meet the Dolphin Experience at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. Led by our Animal Care Team, delve into the fascinating world of dolphin anatomy and care while forging a meaningful connection with Bella, Zippy or Jet.

Enjoy a 20-minute encounter with one of our Australian Sea Lions, both in and out of the water. Hand-feed, pat, and observe these intelligent animals as they swim and interact in their environment. This experience offers a rare opportunity to see their personalities and behaviours up close.

Get face-to-face with the playful Australian Sea Lions! Enjoy a 10-minute guided encounter and experience the charm and curiosity of our sea lions. Hand-feed, pat, and watch them interact up close in a fun and educational setting. This experience is perfect for all ages and is ideal for families, small groups, or anyone wanting a brief but memorable wildlife encounter.

Get up close and discover some of the unique personalities of the world’s smallest penguins! Step into a private encounter with our Little Blue Penguins and enjoy the rare opportunity to hand-feed these charming birds. Learn fascinating facts about their behaviour, lifestyle, and personalities in a fun and intimate setting.

See how the team trains, enriches and cares for the animals. Watch training up close, help with a live training session, feed a variety of animals and explore back-of-house areas. This tour does not include touching animals or professional photos. Interaction times may change on the day.

Throughout the day, you’ll learn about the care and training of our marine animals and get involved in a range of hands-on activities. The day finishes with an exclusive, private in-water experience with our dolphins — an unforgettable way to cap off your Trainer for the Day adventure!

This is more than a Behind the Scenes tour. Over three hours, you'll be guided by our experienced team, explore areas of the Sanctuary most visitors don't normally see and discover the hands-on work that goes into caring for wildlife every day.