The Salt Ash park is now home to four new koala babies (joeys), 16 goats (kids), lambs and a one year old wombat named Hitch.

Hitch is currently in training for the park’s new wombat encounters, which will begin on July 1 in time for the school holiday.

“Hitch will be an ambassador for his species,” Oakvale’s curator, Lachlan Gordon, said.

“A lot of park wombats are hands off; not a lot of parks do wombat encounters.

“Hitch will provide a unique experience. 

“People can walk him, feed him, hold him… when he’s in the mood.”

Hitch, a bare-nosed or ‘common’ wombat, has been hand raised, which is why he is so friendly.

As well as oats and Weet-Bix, Hitch enjoys cuddles.

Oakvale acquired Hitch from another park for the purpose of promoting wombat conservation.

As well as the wombat encounter, Oakvale is adding a new talk to its program.

Each morning at 10.45am there will be a talk about wombats and conservation efforts to preserve the species, in particular the critically endangered northern hairy-nosed wombat.

During a visit to the park, children and adults can also attend talks about koalas.

Koala encounters can also be bought, allowing visitors can get up close with its koalas.

Oakvale, which has been in operation for 37 years, enjoyed its most successful koala breeding season on record this year.

Three of its koalas are carrying their first joeys: Lulu, a 5 year old koala, Koda, 3, and Karri, 4.

Most of the joeys are out of their mothers’ pouch now and may be spotted during a talk or encounter.

The park also offer dingo and reptile encounters.

Each include an educations talk, a behind the scenes tour, hands on interaction and photo opportunities.

Mr Gordon said the park also has “baby goats galore”.

Sixteen baby goats now greet guests when they enter the park, even following people around.

The resident kangaroos also have joeys in their pouches, there are baby lambs and calves for visitors to see and feed, too.