Australian Wildlife Sanctuary

one of our vegan pies
(funky chunky) at Australian Wildlife Sanctuary in Bargo

The Future CEO of the sanctuary and her BIG buddy the spiny leaf insect. at Australian Wildlife Sanctuary in Bargo

Entry to the sanctuary at Australian Wildlife Sanctuary in Bargo

The Ladies working hard in the white waratah cafe at Australian Wildlife Sanctuary in Bargo

Information centre Cafe and Gift shop at Australian Wildlife Sanctuary in Bargo

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Organization

Set on 95 hectares of original Bargo Brush, the sanctuary is home to cultural heritage relics and is a living memorial to conservationist and educator, David George Stead, husband of sanctuary founder Dr Thistle Stead {Harris}. The property on which it's located is known locally as Wirrimbirra: it includes a small gift shop and a cafe that has some vegan pantry items. Online bookings only. Open Sat-Sun 10:00am-4:00pm.

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4 Reviews

First Review by TiffanyJénart

NoEggplant

Points +112

Vegan

13 Apr 2025

Great wildlife sanctuary - Edit

Great experience to see, hold, and pet many native Australian animals. They treat them well as they are a sanctuary, not a zoo. The private tour was worth it!

Pros: Koalas, Sugar gliders, Quokka

at Australian Wildlife Sanctuary in Bargo

femmeonafarm

Points +546

Vegan

11 Apr 2021

Amazing setup! - Edit

We were all totally blown away with what has been achieved here since they have rebuilt.
Lovely homes for the rescued animals, and an all-vegan (except dairy milk for coffee) cafe. Even the ice cream fridge is all vegan options.

Note that the adjoining Dingo Sanctuary is separate, and you have to book ahead to visit that due to their COVID restrictions.

Pros: Brilliant friendly passionate staff, Amazing vegan food haven in Wollondilly, And they rescue animals too!

Cons: Still serving dairy milk, but that's all, Not all the animals are back yet. More soon!

Cafe at Australian Wildlife Sanctuary in Bargo

AUSTRALIANWILDLIFE

08 Dec 2023

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. we now have around 200 animals including our Koala we still have a lot more work to do since the bush fires in 2019 but we will get there very soon.

Cedders

Points +13

Vegetarian

23 Mar 2021

Relaxing - Edit

One of the best places in Bargo!!!
The plant based food is amazing.
Coffee is awesome.
The most tranquil place to sit and enjoy nature the birds chirping, the frogs singing there song by the pond.
Not only is this place a wildlife sanctuary it also has a nursery for Australian native plants.
Great place to spend the weekend with the kids.

Pros: The food is yummy, Coffee is awesome, Relaxing location

AUSTRALIANWILDLIFE

23 Mar 2021

Thank you so much for your Great!!! feedback Cedric it is truly a beautiful place we are so lucky we can share this space with the community again.
Please come again soon. 😊

TiffanyJénart

Points +13

Mostly Veg

23 Mar 2021

Peaceful view with a delicious lunch - Edit

If your looking for a peaceful lunch while visiting some Australian wildlife this place is for you!!! So very welcoming and friendly, supporting a local family. The meals are plant based and cater to allergies for my gluten intolerant son. The meat pies are delicious and flaky and the coffees are even better!

Pros: Environment , Food and coffee, Friendly