Crystal
Meet Crystal, our beautiful Darwin Carpet Python! Although she may look intimidating, Crystal is a calm, non-venomous snake that loves helping visitors learn more about Australia's amazing reptiles.
Native to northern Australia, Darwin Carpet Pythons are skilled climbers and powerful constrictors that help keep rodent populations under control. Crystal is a fantastic ambassador for her species, showing that snakes are fascinating, gentle animals that deserve our respect and protection.
CRIKEY
Meet Crikey, our impressive 2.5-metre Saltwater Crocodile! Although he's already an incredible size, he's still growing. Saltwater crocodiles are the world's largest living reptiles and can reach over 6 metres in length.
Highly intelligent, powerful and incredibly stealthy, these apex predators are perfectly adapted to life in Australia's northern waterways. Crikey has become a favourite at The Funky Farm and is a must-see during your visit!
Swampy
Meet Swampy, our original male Swamp Wallaby and the undisputed boss of the paddock! He's been with us since The Funky Farm first opened and has become one of our most loved residents. Confident, curious and full of personality, Swampy is always keeping an eye on everything happening around the farm.
Native to eastern Australia, Swamp Wallabies are found in forests and dense bushland along Australia's east coast. Be sure to say hello to Swampy on your visit—he'll most likely be supervising everyone from the middle of the paddock!
WADE
Meet Wade, our lovable 8-year-old Common Wombat and one of The Funky Farm's biggest personalities. Wade is a favourite with visitors, especially when he's happily munching on his favourite sweet potato—it always looks like he's smiling, making him the perfect photo opportunity!
Common Wombats are powerful burrowing marsupials with strong legs and sharp claws, capable of digging extensive tunnel systems. Wade helps visitors discover just how intelligent, curious and endearing these iconic Australian animals really are.
Narwee
Meet Narwee, or Nars for short, one of the cheekiest—and smartest—of our four dingoes! Always thinking a step ahead, Nars loves exploring, solving puzzles and keeping both our team and the other dingoes on their toes.
Dingoes are Australia's largest native land predator and are highly intelligent, social animals that play an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. If you meet Nars during your visit, don't be surprised if he's watching you just as closely as you're watching him!
Arya
Meet Arya, our beautiful head koala and the queen of the treetops! Calm, confident and full of character, Arya has become a favourite with visitors and is an important part of The Funky Farm family.
Arya is also a proud mum to her joey, Yochi, and has done an incredible job raising her. Like all koalas, she spends most of her day resting to conserve energy, waking to enjoy her favourite eucalyptus leaves. Be sure to look up when you visit—you might just find Arya relaxing high in the branches.
Tyrone
Tyrone is a very cheeky and friendly Emu. He was hand raised by Chris and is very comfortable around people. If you have a fear of emus Tyrone will change your mind.
Lenny
Lenny is one of our young Swamp Wallabies. He is a very cheeky boy and you will usually see him as you walk into Amicas paddock.
Millie
Millie is one of 3 Tamar Wallabies, they are just the cutest. You will find these guys in South and Western Australia. They look as though they are coming for a hug when they hop towards you as their little arms are stretched out.
Bob
Meet Bob, our much-loved Blue-tongue Lizard who has been part of The Funky Farm family since long before we opened our gates. A true original, Bob has helped introduce thousands of visitors to the wonderful world of Australian reptiles.
Blue-tongue Lizards are famous for their bright blue tongue, which they flash to scare away predators. Despite their tough appearance, they're gentle, curious reptiles and an important part of Australia's native ecosystem. Be sure to say hello to Bob when you visit—he's one of our longest-standing residents!
Grady & Baby Chino
Meet Grady and Baby Chino, our adorable Sugar Gliders! These tiny marsupials may be small, but they're full of personality and are always a favourite with visitors.
Sugar Gliders are expert climbers and can glide up to 50 metres between trees using a special membrane that stretches from their wrists to their ankles. Native to Australia, they're highly social animals that live in family groups and become most active after dark. Keep an eye out for Grady and Baby Chino during your visit—you'll quickly see why everyone falls in love with them!
Wednesday
Meet Wednesday, our beautiful Western Grey Kangaroo. Just like her namesake from the Addams Family, Wednesday has a calm, mysterious personality and prefers to do things on her own terms. Quiet, observant and elegant, she's always watching the world around her.
Western Grey Kangaroos are native to southern and western Australia and are known for their gentle nature and distinctive grey colouring. If you're lucky, Wednesday might even stop long enough for the perfect photo before hopping off to continue her adventures.
FLUFFY
The second of our crocodiles here at the farm he is probably the feistier one of the two. He is a fresh water crocodile found in water holes up north people have been known to swim with them but I wouldn't be swimming with Fluffy.
Bundy
Meet Bundy, our magnificent Southern Cassowary. You'll often spot him quietly lurking through his habitat, keeping a watchful eye on everything going on around him. With his striking blue neck, casque on his head and dinosaur-like appearance, Bundy is one of the most fascinating animals you'll meet at The Funky Farm.
Often called the world's most dangerous bird, cassowaries are actually shy rainforest dwellers that prefer to avoid people. They play a vital role in Australia's tropical rainforests by spreading the seeds of many native plants, making them an important part of a healthy ecosystem.
BOO
Boo is our second cheeky common wombat. She weighs in at a whopping 32kg. Given to us by Ballarat Wildlife Park. She's enjoying her new digs with her boyfriend Wade.