Meet the Altins

Our Crazy Story...

From the Left: Rebecca, Rick, Gino, Gloria (Managing Director), Crystal.
From the Left: Rebecca, Rick, Gino, Gloria (Managing Director), Crystal.

Altina Wildlife Park is a Nationally Accredited Exotic and Native Animal Breeding Facility that does its part in bringing endangered animals back from the brink of extinction, which as you could imagine, is a monumental task. With family on our side we have created one of the most unique, successful zoos in Australia. The Park is set on a 207-hectare bush property on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River at Darlington Point. The Park currently houses a diverse range of animals and has successfully been operating personalised, horse-drawn cart tours since 2004.

Altina Wildlife Park was the concept and dream of Griffith-based couple, Gino and Gloria Altin. The Park is currently managed by Gloria Altin and is quite the family affair through & through with all 3 children (Rebecca, Rick & Crystal) electing to work at in the family businesses after pursuing alternate paths. Inspired by our love of animals and extensive travel trips to game reserves and zoos in Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zambia, as well as in Australia, we have identified a unique opportunity to develop a larger open range zoo on our existing property. Our development plans which include housing and exhibiting a range of exotic animals, received the approval from the state government in November 2004. The continued growth and breeding achievements over the past 15 years has seen an overwhelming increase of visitor numbers continuing each year.

We are committed to providing clients with an unforgettable, up-close and personal experience that will involve them with nature and majestic animals from all over the world to learn about the environment, conservation, fauna and flora - and have an unforgettable experience at the same time.

Altina has an open layout that allows the animals to feel free, being able to see approximately 1km in every direction, as well as being able to see neighbouring species next to their own enclosures. Controlled tours allow the animals to remain relaxed at all times and ensures a stress free environment which aligns as closely as possible to their natural habitat and therefore encourages more normal animal behaviours. Altina continues to grow and take on more conservation challenges thanks to the kind support of our much loved sponsors, donators, adopters and visitors.