1/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Nienve Weusthof, Richa Wardroper, Ben Wardroper, John Weustof with Ashlyn and Ella. Picture: Evan Morgan
Billabong Sanctuary celebrates 40th anniversary in style
Beloved icon Billabong Sanctuary has hit the big 4 and 0, celebrating the landmark anniversary in style. See the photos.
2/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Charlotte Williams, Kandice Williams and Garrett Brooks. Picture: Evan Morgan
3/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Chloe Stower, 8, and Mya Bates, 8. Picture: Evan Morgan
4/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Brooke Wade and Jacob Marshall with Abby Marshall, 2. Picture: Evan Morgan
5/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Joy Hunter with Janelle Nimmo and Oscar Nimmo, 10. Picture: Evan Morgan
6/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Mike Cashmore with Amber, 13, and Hazel, 8. Picture: Evan Morgan
7/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Shontaya Emerson with Little Kev. Picture: Evan Morgan
8/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Liam and Natalie Drake with Amelia, 9, and Matilda, 7, and Matt Thomas. Picture: Evan Morgan
9/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Mike Jones with Lily, 11. Picture: Evan Morgan
10/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Ruby Brown, Megan Heald and Helen Brown. Picture: Evan Morgan
11/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Snappy Tom, the first croc at the park, gets his special meat treat from wildlife curator Ray Stevens. Picture: Evan Morgan
12/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Snappy Tom, the first croc at the park, with contented smile after his special meat treat. Picture: Evan Morgan
13/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Snappy Tom, the first croc at the park, gets his special meat treat from wildlife curator Ray Stevens. Picture: Evan Morgan
14/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Snappy Tom, the first croc at the park, gets his special meat treat from wildlife curator Ray Stevens. Picture: Evan Morgan
15/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Billabong Belle puts on a birthday smile. Picture: Evan Morgan
16/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Damian and Bernie Cribbin with Henry, 2. Picture: Evan Morgan
17/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Hannah and James Jenkins with Chloe, 4, and Henry, 2. Picture: Evan Morgan
18/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Stacey Ftizgerald and Joey Hauff. Picture: Evan Morgan
19/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. James Walker, 18 months. Picture: Evan Morgan
20/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Alecha Piva and John Ring. Picture: Evan Morgan
21/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Sebastian Dittmann with Kias, 5 weeks. Picture: Evan Morgan
22/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Izaac, 7, and Korra Davison, 5. Picture: Evan Morgan
23/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Snappy Tom, the first croc at the park, gets his special meat treat from wildlife curator Ray Stevens. Picture: Evan Morgan
24/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Snappy Tom, the first croc at the park, gets his special meat treat from wildlife curator Ray Stevens. Picture: Evan Morgan
25/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Snappy Tom, the first croc at the park, gets his special meat treat from wildlife curator Ray Stevens. Picture: Evan Morgan
26/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Snappy Tom, the first croc at the park, gets his special meat treat from wildlife curator Ray Stevens. Picture: Evan Morgan
27/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Jess Walker with James, 18 months. Picture: Evan Morgan
28/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Callum Tilley with his crocodile outfit. Picture: Evan Morgan
29/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Shontaya Emerson with Little Kev. Picture: Evan Morgan
30/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Melissa Jones with Clare, 11, Kodi, 6, Tobias, 7, and Ananya Vats. Picture: Evan Morgan
31/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Ranger Jeyn Laundrie with Blue the koala. Picture: Evan Morgan
32/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Lee and Aaron Thompson with Malia, 2, and Harry, 5, and Blue the Koala. Picture: Evan Morgan
33/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Brodie Lobley with Luca, 2, won best dressed with his hand made croc outfit. Picture: Evan Morgan
34/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Stephanie Launer with Isla, 2, and Kendall Strasburg with Lily Gronow, 2. Picture: Evan Morgan
35/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Brodie Lobley with Luca, 2, won best dressed with his hand made croc outfit. Picture: Evan Morgan
36/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Luca Lobley, 2, won best dressed with his hand made croc outfit. Picture: Evan Morgan
37/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Blue the koala. Picture: Evan Morgan
38/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Sam Hull and Alyssa Boehm with Sqwin, a tawny frog mouth owl. Picture: Evan Morgan
39/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Hannah and Craig Morris with Arwen,2, and Blue the koala. Picture: Evan Morgan
40/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Michelle and Brock Tilley with Harvey and Callum. Picture: Evan Morgan
41/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Emily and Jason Lea with Brier, 2, and Eleanor, 9 months. Picture: Evan Morgan
42/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Kera Jeffrey and Kate Baker. Picture: Evan Morgan
43/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Emma and Brodie Lobley with Luca, 2, who took out best dressed with his hand made croc outfit. Picture: Evan Morgan
44/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Izaac, 7, and Korra Davison, 5. Picture: Evan Morgan
45/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Bree Jones and Rhys Robertson with Ryan Jones, 5. Picture: Evan Morgan
46/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Billabong staff sing song written by volunteer Sheila Brunskill. Picture: Evan Morgan
47/47Billabong Sanctuary celebrates its 40th anniversary. Billabong staff sing song written by volunteer Sheila Brunskill. Picture: Evan Morgan
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