Park Schedule. Please purchase your tickets online and select your preferred session time.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Conservation Park to meet our animals and learn about our conservation and animal rehabilitation projects. In line with government regulations, we are a Covid-19 Safe facility to ensure you enjoy a safe and fun day out. Numbers are limited for each of our daily sessions. We deep clean between each session. Hand sanitising stations are located throughout the park and distance markings are on the ground at each exhibit. Masks are available to purchase at entry. Please sign in using the QR Barcode at the entrance to ensure we keep each other safe. Thank you for your co-operation.
Your 2-hour schedule includes:
- Self-guided tour of the park including Seal Shores, Penguin Beach, Dolphin Lagoon viewing window presentation, Reptile Retreat, Rehabilitation Hospice and Solitary Reef exhibits. Be sure to scan our QR codes at each exhibit to hear and learn more about each species and our park.
- Sea lions live
- Dolphin Dreamtime
- You may take your own photos during the day
Three Session Times available:
- 9 am to 11 am
- 12 pm to 2 pm
- 2.30 pm to 4 pm
It is advisable to pre-purchase your tickets online to secure your booking
Conservation Park opens 7 days 9 am – 4 pm - CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY, BOXING DAY, NEW YEARS DAY AND AUSTRALIA DAY.
Creekside Cafe opens 7 days 7.30 am – 3 pm - CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY, BOXING DAY, NEW YEARS DAY AND AUSTRALIA DAY.
**Please note that times and animal encounters may vary. To avoid disappointment, please see our friendly team on arrival
and they will notify you if there are any changes to the daily schedule.
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We hope you enjoy our snapshot of what a day in the life at Dolphin Marine Conservation Park includes. We can't wait to welcome you to the park and WOW you with some amazing marine animal fun and educational information about our conservation projects and things you can do to help preserve marine life for future generations. Book your tickets today. Buy Tickets
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Marine Rehabilitation HospitalMeet some of the special marine patients in our care and learn about Dolphin Marine Conservation Park's important
role in the rescue, rehabilitation, release and research of marine wildlife.
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Solitary ReefPeek under the waves and see a variety of fish, sharks and rays found locally in our special Solitary Marine Park, just of the Coffs Coast.
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Reptile RetreatOff to the river beds to see our special freshwater turtles and compare the difference to our sea turtles. |
 
Dolphin LagoonGreet our dolphins up close at the underwater windows. Watch these beautiful animals as they swim and play. |
 
Penguin BeachWatch our little blue penguins swim and waddle as our carers explain the importance of helping save our native wildlife. |
 
Seal ShoresHead to the rocks to see the endangered Australian sea lion diving and playing. Discover the threats they face and how YOU can help.
Sea lions live & Dolphin Dreamtime
Session One | 9 -11 am Session Two | 12 - 2 pm Session Three | 2.30 - 4 pm NB: We are closed between sessions for cleaning and sanitising. Hear the Dreamtime story from local Gumbaynggirr elder, Uncle Mark Flanders and experience the cultural significance of marine mammals in our environment. See them display natural behaviors and learn how you can take ACTION to help save our oceans. Get to know all about our endangered Australian sea lion as their trainers explain the difference between seals
and sea lions. EXPERIENCE these incredible animals up close and learn how we can all help
to protect them in the wild.
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