PINJARRA ZOO FIELD GUIDE
Treetastic Encounter: Half an Hour Feeding Ringtail Possums and Gliders in Pinjarra
A focused 30‑minute animal encounter at Ranger Red's Zoo (daily at 1:00pm) that includes zoo admission, hands‑on feeding, unlimited photo opportunities and an educational fact sheet.
Treetastic Encounter: Half an Hour Feeding Ringtail Possums and Gliders in Pinjarra.
Set inside Ranger Red’s Zoo & Conservation Park in Pinjarra, the Treetastic Encounter is a tightly staged, 30‑minute session that places guests within arm’s reach of Ringtail Possums, Sugar Gliders and Squirrel Gliders so they can feed, photograph and learn about them.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands‑on time with possums and gliders
The core of the experience is direct interaction: participants feed and handle Ringtail Possums, Sugar Gliders and Squirrel Gliders, with unlimited opportunities to photograph the animals during the encounter.
What’s included in the half hour
The encounter price includes zoo admission, a bag of pellets to feed animals in the zoo after the tour, a fact sheet about the three species, and unlimited photo opportunities using your own camera.
Small groups, set time, and participant limits
Sessions run daily from 1:00pm to 1:30pm, are designed for small groups with a maximum of four participants, and are available to guests aged six years and older.
What the day feels like
What the 30 minutes feels like
The encounter is a concise, hands‑on sequence: guests assemble at the zoo, complete the required animal‑encounter paperwork, then spend the session feeding and interacting with Ringtail Possums, Sugar Gliders and Squirrel Gliders while staff provide guidance and a printed fact sheet to take away.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this encounter suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Treetastic Encounter runs daily from 1:00pm to 1:30pm and lasts 30 minutes; sessions have a maximum of four participants.
Dress for the weather—the majority of exhibits are outdoors—and bring a camera if you want photos. Closed‑in shoes are required.
Encounters may be cancelled during inclement weather; there are no refunds or rain checks for cancellations due to weather, animals resting/sleeping, or exhibits being closed.
An animal encounter booking form with terms and conditions will be presented on the day and must be signed prior to the encounter.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Treetastic Encounter?
The encounter is 30 minutes long and runs daily from 1:00pm to 1:30pm.
What animals will I interact with?
You will feed and interact with Ringtail Possums, Sugar Gliders and Squirrel Gliders.
Are photos allowed?
Yes — unlimited photo opportunities are provided; bring your own camera.
Is there an age limit?
The encounter is available to participants aged 6 years and above only.
How many people are allowed per session?
Each encounter has a maximum of four participants.
Is the encounter wheelchair friendly?
Unfortunately the Treetastic Encounter itself is not wheelchair friendly.
What should I wear?
Dress for the weather and wear closed‑in shoes; most exhibits are outdoors.
What happens if it rains?
As an outdoor zoo, encounters might be cancelled during inclement weather; there are no refunds or rain checks for such cancellations.