While the video was a positive review of the experience at Taralga Wildlife Park in regional NSW and has garnered more than 40,000 likes, some Australians couldn’t believe what they were seeing.

Taralga Wildlife Park's owner, John Stafford – who is also Upper Lachlan Shire's mayor– argued he doesn't want to champion zoo-goers cuddling native fauna.

While the video was a positive review of the experience at Taralga Wildlife Park in regional NSW and has garnered more than 40,000 likes, some Australians couldn’t believe what they were seeing.

The videos, often filmed at zoos and wildlife parks, show the visitors cooing and caressing the furry creatures. ... Taralga Wildlife Park, defended the decision.

Taralga Wildlife Park's owner, John Stafford – who is also Upper Lachlan Shire's mayor– argued he doesn't want to champion zoo-goers cuddling native fauna. But, he believes the experience can ...

Wildlife laws differ around the country but in NSW it’s permissible to cuddle wombats kept at zoos. The owner of Taralga Wildlife Park, where the wombats were filmed, ...

After many years of planning and an awful lot of hard yakka by owner John Stafford, the Taralga Wildlife Park has successfully navigated the complex journey through a raft of licensing and ...

Explore diverse artworks at the Taralga Art Show 2025, with live demos and guest speaker Denham Hitchcock. ... Taralga Wildlife Park Award - $100 (for a representation of an animal or bird) ...

Taralga takes to wildlife park | Photos. By Louise Thrower. Updated July 23 2018 - 3:33pm, first published July 18 2018 - 5:00pm. By Louise Thrower.

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The Historical Society Museum attracts busloads of visitors, there’s the Wildlife Park just outside of town, and the Wombeyan Caves are about a 40-minute drive away. View this post on Instagram ...