JEFFERSON ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Australian Walkabout: Quiet, close encounters with kangaroos and wallabies at Busy B Ranch in Jefferson
A brief, supervised 15-minute feeding encounter where guests receive a cup of treats and allow the animals to approach in a calm, family-friendly setting.
Australian Walkabout: Quiet, close encounters with kangaroos and wallabies at Busy B Ranch in Jefferson.
At Busy B Ranch & Wildlife Park’s Australian Walkabout in Jefferson you step into a contained feeding area to hand-feed a mob of kangaroos and wallabies, receiving a cup of treats and instructions to remain on the concrete path while the animals come to you — an intentionally calm encounter designed for memorable family interactions.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Feed kangaroos and wallabies up close
Participants enter the walkabout with a cup of treats and let the animals approach, creating close, hands-on moments suitable for carefully supervised visitors.
A short, memorable encounter for families
This brief encounter is framed as a family experience; young children are welcome but must be disciplined around the animals, and children under 12 require an accompanying adult with a paid encounter ticket.
Simple rules keep the mob calm
To keep the environment calm and safe, guests must remain on the concrete path, wear closed-toed shoes, and follow staff directions; no outside food is permitted and strollers are not allowed inside the walkabout.
What the day feels like
What the encounter feels like
The Australian Walkabout is a concise, managed interaction: after check-in you'll be assigned a 15-minute slot to enter the concrete-lined feeding area, receive a cup of treats, and let the kangaroos and wallabies come to you — a calm, close-range experience intended to create lasting family memories.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each encounter lasts 15 minutes; you are assigned a 15-minute time slot after checking in at the park.
Wear closed-toed shoes; do not bring outside food; strollers are not permitted inside the walkabout.
An encounter requires an additional paid encounter ticket on top of general admission; observers may watch from the designated area with general admission.
Book an encounter time range when planning your visit; after you check in upon arrival at the park you will be assigned your 15-minute encounter slot.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Australian Walkabout encounter?
Each assigned encounter lasts 15 minutes.
Do I need to buy a special ticket to enter the walkabout?
Yes — the encounter requires a paid encounter ticket in addition to the park’s general admission; observers may watch from the designated area with only general admission.
How much does the encounter cost?
The encounter costs an additional $10 per person on top of the general admission fee.
Can children go inside the walkabout?
Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult with a paid encounter ticket; young children are welcome but must be disciplined around the animals to maintain a calm environment.
Are strollers or outside food allowed inside the walkabout?
No — strollers are not allowed inside the walkabout and no outside food is permitted.
What should I wear for the encounter?
Closed-toed shoes are required for entry to the walkabout.