Mogo Zoo
Zoo Regional zoo specializing in native Australian animals
Mogo Zoo on New South Wales’ South Coast keeps koalas and native Australian mammals; visitors come for close-up encounters, feeding demonstrations and conservation-focused talks near Mogo and Batemans Bay.
Mogo Zoo (also known as Mogo Wildlife Park) is a privately run wildlife park in New South Wales, Australia, near the village of Mogo. It is a regional attraction for wildlife encounters and conservation-focused displays.
The park displays a selection of exotic and African species including big cats, giraffes, and hoofstock, and offers close viewing platforms and keeper talks. Enclosure sizes and exact species lists change seasonally, so specific exhibits can vary by visit.
Established as a private wildlife facility to provide animal encounters and conservation education, it has expanded over time with new species and visitor facilities. Management emphasizes animal care and breeding programs for select species.
Sited about 10 km northwest of Batemans Bay on the New South Wales south coast, the park sits inland from the Clyde River estuary and is accessed from the Princes Highway via local roads.
- Location: Located on the South Coast of New South Wales, roughly 10 km northwest of Batemans Bay and part of the Eurobodalla Shire.
- Focus: Operates as a private wildlife park focusing on close-up encounters with exotic and African species rather than a large municipal zoo.
How to Get to Mogo Zoo #
Mogo Village is on the Princes Highway (A1) between Batemans Bay and Moruya. The zoo is a short drive from the highway-follow signage into Mogo village and then to Main Street where Mogo Zoo is located. Public transport options are limited; best accessed by car from Batemans Bay (about 20 minutes) or Moruya (about 15 minutes).
Tips for Visiting Mogo Zoo #
- Visit near feeding times for active animal exhibits - check the daily schedule on the zoo's website.
- The zoo is within Mogo village; combine a visit with a walk through the town's heritage-listed Main Street.
- Buy tickets online to avoid queues and check for keeper talks which are both informative and good photo opportunities.
Best Time to Visit Mogo Zoo #
Best in spring and autumn for pleasant weather and active animal presentations; summer can be hot but still popular with families.
Weather & Climate near Mogo Zoo #
Mogo Zoo's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1050 mm/year), wettest in March.
January
January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (132 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
