EnkleDooVery Korna Wallaby Park

Gwen Dempster-Schouten also known as 'the wallaby lady' has been hand-rearing orphaned young wallabies since 1977 and opened EnkleDooVery Korna to the paying public in October 1999.

'A hunter brought me my first orpahaned baby wallaby to rear, hence began my love affair with these very appealing animals.

'They are difficult to rear needing constant care to be kept warm, to be fed every three hours night and day with special milk mix.  This takes strong commitment and a real love of animals.  It is a common sight to have rows of woolly jerseys made into pouches hanging from kitchen cupboards every spring.  Small fluffy faces peek out watching my every move - to them I'm Mum;  to me they're my kids!'

Hand feed the wallabies

EnkleDooVery Korna offers the visitor a fascinating and unique experience.  In September 2001 Gwen extended her wallaby family area by adding large enclosures, aptly named 'Wallaby Wander'.  Visitors can wander at their leisure to view the wallabies in separate enclosures and have the opportunity to feed and photograph wallaby families and cuddle orphan baby wallabies when available. 

EnkleDooVery Korna has other special friends on the extensive property which include bantams, possums and some rare breed Finlayson sheep. 

No visit would be complete without viewing the historic trappers hut and memorabilia of times past.

Winter hours from 11 June to 19 September are 10am to 4pm, 7 days a week. EFTPOS is available.  Group bookings by appointment.

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