Day Keeper Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

45 minutes

Mobile ticket

Wander through the sanctuary at your leisure and see the animals' daytime habits; sleeping in their dens, sun baking, play fighting or fossicking for food. On one of our day keeper tours, an experienced guide will lead you through the sanctuary, giving you a greater understanding of this unique animal and the Devils@Cradle conservation programs, and allowing you the chance to view these extraordinary animals up close.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

A small amount of walking is involved. Some uneven surfaces present within the sanctuary

Operates in all weather conditions and a large portion is outdoors, we recommend dressing appropriately

Photography is welcome

Not all parts of the sanctuary are accessible to wheelchairs. However, the staff and tours are flexible and can accommodate most requests with prior organisation.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Devils at Cradle

Join one of our animal keepers for a relaxed wander through the sanctuary. See the resident animal’s daylight habits, such as sleeping in their dens, basking, playing, exploring, or fossicking for food.

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Local guide

Free onsite parking for visitors

Hotel pickup and drop-off - guests are required to make their own way to Devils@Cradle.

Options

10:30 DKT

Day Keeper Tour 10.30am

3.00 DKT

Day Keeper Tour 3.00pm

Reviews

4.96

79 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Must do
Hankasydney,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful experience. Highly recommend it
Definitely worth doing
smithnz,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour. Learned much about the animals there. Plenty of time to take photos. The woman doing the tour made it interesting as well as making us feel connected .
Cute & lively
B5320OXamandab,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic your. Renae was knowledgeable and entertaining. The Devils, Quolls and wombat were all out and about and putting on their best show for us. I could’ve spent all day there.
Very interesting visit for the whole family.
trishgl21,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you are staying nearby you really must visit. We went for the 1030am tour and it was very interesting. The staff were really engaging and knowledgeable and we found lots of information. Was great to hear about the conservation programmes. Lots of entertaining characters to see.
We love devils!
DavidJCB,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic morning with the devils. Chris was a mine of information and passionate about saving these fascinating animals. So generous with his time and knowledge. Could have done with a hot chocolate after as we went on a cold day!
Well worth it
Jen R,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our keeper shared her expansive knowledge with us. We learnt a lot and really enjoyed the experience. Extremely great value for money
Worth the $$$ and time
SarahAU,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fabulous, informative tour where we learnt about Tassie Devils, Spotted Quoll and Eastern Quoll. Our guide Chris shared his vaat knowledge and answered many questions. The animals were active and we were able to get some lovely photos. We then did the Joey encounter and got to meet close up with 2 of the female 11 month old Devils. Well worth the money and time. The fact that the funds go back into the conservation program makes it even more so.
Great programme and experience.
Grumpy19,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an amazing facility. The staff are doing an fantastic job with the breeding programme to reintroduce more quolls and devils into the wild to try to prevent their man-made extinction. The pens are large and well-planned and it is easy to see the animal moving around. We booked a keeper tour at 10.30am and he was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the animals and the great work they are doing at Cradle. He communicated some very detailed information about their life cycle, breeding and feeding habits and the man-made challenges they face in the wild, where populations have been decimated by settlers introduced predators like feral cats and foxes. Definitely worth a couple of hours out of your day to support this programme and facility!!
Great experience
M6809EMhelenp,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant experience. Extremely knowledgeable guide who interacted well with group
A wonderful and memorable experience!
BavSul,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed our visit to Devils @ Cradle! The tour was informative, engaging, and such a great way to learn more about Tasmanian devils and the conservation work being done. The team was knowledgeable and passionate, and they explained everything in a way that was easy to follow and genuinely interesting. Seeing the devils and quolls up close was such a unique experience — they’re adorable, full of personality, and it was amazing to watch them being fed and hearing their little growls. The sanctuary itself is well‑run and you can feel how much care goes into looking after the animals. Overall, a fantastic tour and definitely worth a visit if you’re in Cradle Mountain. We left with a deeper appreciation for these animals and the people dedicated to protecting them.

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