Potoroo Palace

Potoroo Palace is a not-for-profit organisation passionate about caring for the Earth. Our aims are-To improve the habitats and well being of the native animals already in our care -To promote public awareness of their plight in the wild -To educate the community about the importance of the conservation of our unique Australian native animals and plants. Many of the animals at the sanctuary are native to the Merimbula area. We have seven Long-nosed Potoroos, Macropods such as Eastern Grey Kangaroos and a Swamp Wallaby, and two Bare-nosed Wombats. Short-beaked Echidnas and Long-nosed Bandicoots are all found in the Bega Valley, sometimes even entering our own backyards. Emus and even Dingoes can be found in the surrounding area. Koalas and Long-nosed Potoroos are very rare here now, but were once abundant. People come from all over the world to Australia to see our native animals.