July 7th, 2012. This excellent zone opened in 2011 and it was a real treat as the theming is impeccable for a small zoo. Usually these areas contain the obligatory wallaby paddock with a couple of emus behind fences, but Blank Park went all out with their thematic design. Large wooden gates greet visitors at the entrance, and the walk-through area is well-shaded and contains a large pool. Bennetts wallabies, black swans and emus are surprisingly all in the same area as their human counterparts, and at the entrance is a small aviary with these 3 species: rainbow lorikeet, red lory and eastern rosella. Along the short pathway are Aboriginal artwork, didgeridoos and various Aussie signs before Bundarra Station greets visitors with its authentic outback appearance. This train station has an indoor/outdoor kookaburra exhibit, a walk-through budgie/parakeet encounter and numerous Australian facts listed on the walls.
