CHEWTON WILDLIFE FIELD GUIDE
Spend a Day as an Adult Ranger at Jirrahlinga: Hands-on care, close encounters, and practical conservation in Chewton
A full-day, behind-the-scenes sanctuary program where guests prepare meals, feed and interact with wombats, koalas, emus and dingoes, and learn how to protect native Australian species.
Spend a Day as an Adult Ranger at Jirrahlinga: Hands-on care, close encounters, and practical conservation in Chewton.
At Jirrahlinga in Chewton you step into the routine of a working wildlife sanctuary: prepare meals for birds, wombats, echidnas and emus; interact with dingoes, wombats and koalas under expert supervision; and learn, hands-on, about habitats and why protecting native species matters in Australian ecosystems.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Feed and handle resident wildlife
Participants prepare and deliver meals for a wide range of residents—wombats, koalas, emus and various birds—and take part in supervised interactions with dingoes and other animals for close-range learning and care.
Practical lessons in native species protection
Beyond feeding and handling, the program covers animal nutrition, habitat needs and ecosystem dynamics so guests understand how day-to-day care links to broader conservation goals.
Designed to include everyone
The Adult Ranger day is intentionally accessible to all abilities—its hands-on approach suits older adults and visually impaired guests—so the sanctuary experience is practical and welcoming for a broad range of visitors.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
From a morning start through to mid-afternoon, the Adult Ranger day moves at the measured pace of care work: hands-on food preparation, guided interactions with resident animals under expert supervision, and focused sessions on habitats, nutrition and conservation so participants leave with practical knowledge as well as memories.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day is best suited to.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs from 9AM to 3PM.
Bring a hat and wear sturdy shoes and clothes that can handle a little muck; dress for the weather as activities run rain or shine.
Operated by Jirrahlinga Dingo Conservation Wildlife & Education Centre in Chewton, Victoria.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Adult Ranger day last?
The day runs from 9AM to 3PM.
Will I be able to interact with dingoes and other animals?
Yes—interactions with dingoes, wombats, koalas and other residents are part of the supervised, hands-on program.
Is the experience accessible to visitors with limited mobility or visual impairment?
Yes; the program is designed to be accessible to all abilities, including visually impaired guests and older adults.
What should I wear or bring?
Bring a hat and wear sturdy shoes and clothes that can handle a little muck; dress for the weather because activities proceed rain or shine.
Who runs the Adult Ranger program?
The program is run by Jirrahlinga Dingo Conservation Wildlife & Education Centre in Chewton, Victoria, Australia.