Monday, December 12, 2011

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, Hobart, Tasmania

I go completely ga-ga for animals. I mean in the really embarrassing, only-able-to-speak-gibberish kind of way. I coo and grab at dogs and cats on the street the same way clucky women's ovaries scream when there are babies around. Thankfully S humours me - I suspect he actually find it quite entertaining. 

Given my soft spot for all things cute and cuddly, we obviously had to make a pitstop to visit some adorable little critters whilst in Hobart! The Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is a 20min drive from the city and is the home to Tasmania Devils and other famous Australian animals. As if I would say no! I swear, Australia is home to some of the cutest little furballs, ever. (Also home to some horrifically dangerous animals but that's beside the point.)

It doesn't hurt that the sanctuary is set amidst a beautiful, leafy area with a stunning view!

Adroable little 'cappuccino' Kookaburra! You know I'm right about how frothy it looks..it even has the little cinnamon/mocha sprinkles on its head! :)

Some really, REALLY lazy 'roos!
Hello Joey!
Sweet owl-like birds that had been hit by cars, so they were all blind in one eye. Poor things!
Baby Tasmania Devils! Too adorable!
I really wanted to steal one.
I hereby dub thee 'Snuffles'

Lil' Wallaby
Overwhelmed and happy by the sheer amount of cuteness around me
Stunning colours of the wild
Greedy lil chap
A whole pile of roos! What a view :)
More colourful birds... 
The attention-seeking cockatoo
and yet more colourful birds! 
 Totally worth it for only $25! :)

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
593 Briggs Road
Brighton, Tasmania
+613 6268 1811

(Photos courtesy of SimonWhyte.com)

3 comments:

Danny Van said...

Wonderful photos - all the animals are so sweet, but the one where you both are hugged and smiling is also great, such a cute couple!

spanishpie said...

Hi Mary! I have been following your blog for a long time since your old blog.I love reading it.From make-up to travelling and dinning,its a joy to read so far!Please don't stop blogging!Merry X'mas Mary :D

Dovanni Moves said...

Amazing shoots. I love the colorful birds and cute little animals. Great retreat!