Mini Moo Encounter

Get ready to meet our mini moo crew at the zoo! 

Step into Barry’s world for a truly special, hands-on, animal experience at Orana Wildlife Park. Barry, our charming miniature belted Galloway/Highland cross, is ready to be pampered in this up-close encounter you won’t forget.

Guided by one of our expert keepers, you’ll spend around 20 minutes interacting and learning about this lovable member of the Orana family. This encounter takes you into Barry’s ‘beauty’ barn where you’ll brush his coat, offer him his favourite pellets, and enjoy plenty of pats along the way.

This experience is more than just fun, it’s a chance to learn how we care for Barry and the rest of the zoo crew. Through easy-to-understand insights, we’ll introduce you to the “five domains” of animal wellbeing, and what it takes to keep our moo crew thriving!

Perfect for mini humans aged 5+ and adults too! This unique encounter blends education, interaction, and plenty of moments to make you go aww.

 

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Price: $39.50 - admission additional

Time: 11:30am

Days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Age Restriction: 5yrs and above, those 5-9yrs must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Ticket Availability: 2 per day, tickets are released 28 days in advance.

Weather: The encounter will go ahead regardless of the weather, unless there is a safety concern or extreme weather.

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Terms & Conditions

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Age & Participation Requirements

• All participants must be aged five years or over.
• Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a participating, paying adult.
• For safety reasons, pregnant individuals are not recommended to participate due to the potential risk of zoonotic disease transmission.

On the Day

• All participants must wear closed-toe footwear.
• Participants must follow all hygiene protocols, including washing and sanitising hands before and after the encounter.
• Large personal items may not be taken into the encounter habitat.
• Participants must be at the designated Mini Moo Encounter meeting point at least ten minutes before the encounter. No refunds will be offered if the encounter starts without a participant due to lateness.

Animal Welfare & Safety

• Guests displaying cold or flu‑like symptoms must wear a mask.
• Participants must follow all keeper instructions, behave calmly, and act respectfully towards the animal or animals.
• Participation involves interaction with animals that may behave unpredictably, exposure to environmental hazards such as slips, trips, and falls, and risk of injury or illness, including zoonotic disease transmission.
• Animals participating in the encounter are given freedom of choice and may choose to end or leave the encounter at any time.
• The encounter may be stopped at any time for safety or animal welfare reasons. If the encounter is stopped because of participant fault, no refund or reschedule will be offered.

Booking & Cancellation

• Admission is not included and must be purchased separately.
• Full payment is required at the time of booking.
• All sales are final; there are no refunds for missed encounters.
• Bookings open 28 days in advance, and online reservations are recommended.
• Late arrival may result in exclusion from the encounter, and refunds will not be issued.
• Orana reserves the right to cancel or modify the encounter at short notice for animal welfare or operational reasons. If Orana cancels the encounter and rescheduling is not possible, a refund will be issued.
• Orana may cancel, modify, or end encounters at any time for safety or animal‑welfare reasons, or if participants fail to follow staff or keeper instructions.
• Encounters operate in all-weather unless otherwise stated.
• All participants must make themselves known to the reception team to sign a liability waiver before the encounter. Failure to do so will result in participants not being permitted to take part in the experience.
• Re-booking will be offered if Orana cancels the encounter, including due to inclement weather, animal welfare, or staff illness.