About this place
Barna Mia is an animal sanctuary with a difference. Nestled in the heart of Dryandra Woodland National Park, south-east of Perth, Barna Mia is a place to discover threatened native marsupials in a natural setting, and experience the wonders of the woodland. Once the sun has set the action begins. A tour guide takes visitors on a delightful journey through the sanctuary. With the guide's special torches, you can see threatened native animals such as bilby, woylie, mala, quenda and boodie.
Many of Western Australia's native mammals have been eradicated from their former habitats because of predation by cats and foxes, cleared vegetation and altered fire regimes. Conservation of Dryandra's 28,000 hectares of bushland enabled several native species to survive and Western Shield, one of the largest wildlife conservation programs ever undertaken in Australia aim to safeguard Western Australia's native animals
Close supervision of young children is required. The tour is not recommended for children aged under five years old.
Safety information
Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!
Western Shield - The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions undertakes 1080 baiting at this location to reduce the impacts of feral cats and foxes on native wildlife.
Meat baits containing 1080 poison are laid in or around this area on an ongoing basis. 1080 is poisonous to humans and will kill domestic cats and dogs. Pets are not permitted in this park.
For further information contact your local Parks and Wildlife Service office or visit Western Shield.
Gallery
Generously donated accessible lookouts at Barna Mia
Mrs Judith Kellett was one of Barna Mia's biggest fans.
She lived over east but often made the trip to Dryandra Woodland National Park with her son and was considered family to the volunteer guides and staff at Barna Mia.
The team have fond memories of her whizzing around the enclosure in her wheelie frame and carrying home suitcases of gifts.
When she passed away, the team were touched to hear Mrs Kellett had donated $48,000 in her Will towards Barna Mia.
The team decided to build two accessible viewing platforms in honour of Mrs Kellett and plan on installing two feeding stations nearby, so people with disability can still experience the magic of Barna Mia.
Facilities
Visitor centre
Toilet
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Barna Mia Nocturnal Wildlife Experience.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Wiilman people as the Traditional Owners of Dryandra Woodland National Park.