Territory Wildlife Park Explained

Zoo Name:Territory Wildlife Park
Location:Berry Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Date Opened:1989
Annual Visitors:61,200 (2017)[1]
Owner:Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory[2]
Members:ZAA

The Territory Wildlife Park is a zoo at Berry Springs in the Northern Territory of Australia, some (about a 45 minutes drive) south of Darwin. It opened in 1989. Situated on 400 ha of natural bushland, it contains native animals and plants representative of Northern Territory, and especially Top End tropical monsoonal, environments. It contributes to their conservation through research programs as well as through public education. The three main habitats represented are woodland, wetland and monsoon vine forest.

The Territory Wildlife Park is a member of the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA).

Fauna

The many species of animals are kept in the park in various exhibit precincts including: 'Aquarium'; 'Billabong'; 'Monsoon Forest Walk'; 'Nocturnal House'; 'Oolloo Sandbar'; 'Paperbark Walk'; 'Rocky Ridge'; 'Walk-through Aviary' and 'Woodland Walk'. The species include:

Birds
Fish
Frogs
Invertebrate
Mammals
Reptiles

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Park visitor data . Department of Tourism Sport and Culture . Northern Territory Government . 20 April 2019. Point of Sales..
  2. Web site: Parks and Reserves. Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory. 12 January 2018. 26 August 2016.