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Brookfield Conservation Park is home to the rare Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat. The park is managed by Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) and was purchased from the Chicago Zoological Society in 1971, for the conservation of the Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat (Lasiorhinus latifrons). The northern section of the park is only open to CVA volunteers and for scientific study.

The park comprises of a vegetation association of mainly Mallee (Red Mallee, Mallee Box and Yorrell) with areas of open shrubland (Pearl Bluebush and Native Boxthorn) to the south. The main entrance to the park is off the Sturt Highway, 11km west of Blanchetown. There is a side gate that is accessible on the eastern perimeter of the park, along Park Road.

A picnic area with table and chairs is located at the 'three habitat walk' along the Mallee Drive Track. There is also a long-drop toilet here.

Location

Brookfield Conservation Park is located 130km north-east of Adelaide and 11km west of Blanchetown on the Sturt Highway.

Gallery

Chestnut Quail-thrush Chestnut Quail-thrush

Mallee Woodland habitat Mallee Woodland habitat

Red-capped Robin Red-capped Robin

Rosy BluebushRosy Bluebush

Birds

The table below represents data taken from 11 surveys conducted and the frequency of sightings.