Rare imagery of former "Koala Farm"
ABC-TV archivists have unearthed a rare 1956 home video of a long-forgotten former tourist attraction in your Adelaide Park Lands.
The so-called "Snake Park" and "Koala Farm" was located within Red Gum Park / Karrawirra (Park 12) from 1927 until its closure in 1960.
The former ‘Koala Farm’ in Park 12. Pic: State Library of South Australia
Our regular Guided Walks in Park 12, and our Trail Guide to Park 12 include images and information about this part of Park Lands history. See: https://www.adelaide-parklands.asn.au/park-12-tour/#ten
Now, ABC-TV Archives has unearthed a rare 1956 home movie, in colour but without sound, featuring a family visit to the "Koala Farm" as it existed at the time. The home movie was taken by Barry Mills of Mildura.
Here are some images taken from the short video:
See the video and read the ABC story here:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-17/koala-farm-of-the-adelaide-parklands-minchin-family/104139698