Glen Forest Tourist Park and Vineyard

Ostrich

The vines in the background are recovering from bushfires.

15 kms from Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula, S.A.

Sulphur Crested Parrot

Hey! Come 'ere, listen up....

Family operated, the venue offers 70 acres of animal park plus 60 acres of vineyard with varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz.
The property is fed by natural springs and creeks all year round. Water birds frequenting the dams are prolific. Animals and birds on show are many and varied.

Creeks wend their way through the property

Marine birds frequent the dams and ponds

There is a Kiosk, BBQ, Undercover eating area, Animal Run where children can cuddle baby animals, Walk-in Aviary, (a definite highlight), Putt Putt Mini golf with 18 holes and so much more.

I love this place. It has such a casual atmosphere where you are invited to wander at leisure and there’s no rush for you to leave in fact, they are usually ready to close the gates by the time I decide I’d better leave and even then, I am told there is no rush.

Sadly, the park was decimated in the January 2005 bushfires with 70% of the animals killed, many more were injured and most of the vines burnt. However, as with any great venture, the family, along with helpers, cleaned up the mess and were ready to re-open within three months operating with fewer exhibits, (which quickly continues to grow as time passes), but just as enjoyable.

If you are ever near Port Lincoln, this is a must see venue for all of the family. Personally, I deem it well worth a detour simply not to miss this wonderful park.

No, I don't work at the park or know any of the staff. I simply love the place which totally deserves the rave.

Alpaca beauty

I am sooo superior.

Sigh!! Kid, ya gunna hang ya self!!!

Aww, just havin' a look.

Meet the Missus....

Dang me, now what? KID! Get out of there!!


Dad said ya gotta get outta there...

bad enough having to share with a blasted donkey.


Who you talkin' to Willas?


G'day there, nothin' wrong with a classy ass like me.


Let's get into some of this here green stuff.

Here's what I think of you. blluurrtt!!!

Say What???

We Koala's are better mannered. You stick with me Joey.

Well, Wombolling Wombats Robin...

Young Water Buffalo

The Old Fella, talk about horny.

White Dingo

Everyone gets a feed

Goats too

Porky Piddlin' Pig

How You doing?

Get me outta here!

Highland Bulls

Wow, where did everyone go?

Animal petting area...

I say... Anyone in there?

Black-faced Lambkins

Well, hello there

Here's lookin' at ya Kid

Heaps of Kangaroos too

This Peacock can't shake his tail-feathers

They were burnt off in the bush-fires. He has an injured right claw too.

What a Galah

Bunny checks out the Putt Putt Course

Peacock too

Are you ready for a game my fine feathered friend?

Joey hangs around in the Kiosk following staff.

Lamb wandered into Kiosk looking for it's bottle

Friendly Donkey.

Note burnt trees in background

NOW FOR MORE OF THE BIRDS

Birds abound in the dried trees at the side of the road on the way home .

Galahs and

Port Lincoln Parrots bask in the late afternoon sun

The Emus looks down her beak

The Silver-eye enjoys watermelon


The birds at Glen Forest are many and varied.

Regent Parrot's voice is a harsh 'currack currack'

Goosey eats greens for dinner

Bronzewinged Pigeons
Rainbow Lorikeet

I think these are a pigeon of some sort but can't find them in any of my books.

Also I can't find what type of Pheasant this is.

Male Cockatiel

White Turtle-Dove

Immature Red-cheeked Parrots, Hooded Parrot and Peach-face Parrots,

Yellow Budgerigar and Crested Pigeon

Immature Red-cheeked Parrot

Immature Hooded Parrot

Rainbow Lorikeet enjoys apple

Alexandra's Parrot


This Peacock, feathers burnt and right claw injured

is now kept within the aviary for it's own protection.

Others roam around the park free.

This one strolls on a huge water tank.

Whilst another one scales a fence

Colours are varied

Thankfully, the damage caused by the fires is now mainly a thing of the past. Most of the trees, vines and countryside has regenerated.

I hope you have enjoyed wandering through this post.

YOU HAVE A NICE DAY NOW...

nannabee