BONSALL ZOO FIELD GUIDE
Benchside with Bennett’s Wallabies: A Close Encounter at Wild Wonders, Bonsall
A 90-minute private animal experience at Wild Wonders in Bonsall where small groups meet three Bennett’s Wallabies and get a behind-the-scenes look at their care and habitat.
Benchside with Bennett’s Wallabies: A Close Encounter at Wild Wonders, Bonsall.
Experience an unforgettable encounter with Bennett’s Wallabies at Wild Wonders. During this 90-minute private tour you meet Piper, Kiki and Taz, offer them treats and watch them interact with their habitat mates while staff lead a behind-the-scenes look at their care and environment.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Meet Piper, Kiki and Taz — and their habitat mates
Three Bennett’s Wallabies call Wild Wonders home. On this experience the keeper/educator brings you to a bench in the habitat so the wallabies will hop over to take treats, and you’ll also encounter Patagonian cavies Chalupa and Chui as they share the same space.
Behind-the-scenes access on a 5-acre facility
The visit includes a Behind the Scenes tour of Wild Wonders’ 5-acre facility, pairing the intimate wallaby encounter with additional animal visits and keeper-led interpretation.
Biosecurity and footwear rules
Wallabies are sensitive to disease; guests must wear closed-toe shoes and dip the bottoms of their shoes in the exterior disinfectant footbath before entering the habitat to help keep the animals healthy.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
The tour unfolds as a focused, keeper-led encounter: after a brief orientation you move through portions of the small, curated facility and a keeper escorts you to a bench at the wallabies’ habitat. With a handful of their favorite treats in hand the wallabies approach and feed from you while staff discuss their care; the experience blends close, calm contact with interpretive moments about the animals and their environment.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this is right for — and who it isn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Closed-toe shoes are required for all participants.
Guests must dip the bottoms of their shoes into the exterior disinfectant footbath before entering the wallaby habitat to protect animal health.
Picnic area use is available as an option and the experience can be combined with other programs through Wild Wonders’ Ultimate Packages.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Wallaby Walkabout?
About 90 minutes long.
What are the age requirements?
The Private Experience is for ages 5 and up.
How many people does a private booking cover?
A Private Experience covers 1 to 4 people; additional people may be added for an extra fee.
What do I need to wear or bring?
Closed-toe shoes are required and you will need to dip the bottoms of your shoes into the exterior disinfectant footbath before entering the habitat.
Are there options for picnic space or combining experiences?
Yes — there is a picnic area option and you can combine this experience with others via Wild Wonders’ Ultimate Packages.
Who will lead the encounter?
A keeper/educator from Wild Wonders accompanies guests to the bench in the wallaby habitat and conducts the encounter.