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Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park Admission Tickets

Koala at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park Admission Tickets

Kangaroo at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, Melbourne, Australia.

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4.4(454)

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park Admission Tickets

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AU$34

Free cancellation

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Flexible duration

Experience the magic of Wallaby Walk, where you can get up close and personal with kangaroos and wallabies as you stroll through their natural habitat.
Marvel at the playfulness of the native wildlife during a captivating 20-minute display at our Show Arena.
Don't miss the opportunity to observe the training sessions of fascinating animals like dingoes, barn owls, barking owls, cockatoos, and tawny frogmouths.
Walk through the bushland and notice friendly, free-roaming wallabies, kangaroos, and pademelons.
The wide-open spaces guarantee you have a safe experience, compliant with the social distancing recommendations.

Experience the magic of Wallaby Walk, where you can get up close and personal with kangaroos and wallabies as you stroll through their natural habitat.
Marvel at the playfulness of the native wildlife during a captivating 20-minute display at our Show Arena.
Don't miss the opportunity to observe the training sessions of fascinating animals like dingoes, barn owls, barking owls, cockatoos, and tawny frogmouths.
Walk through the bushland and notice friendly, free-roaming wallabies, kangaroos, and pademelons.
The wide-open spaces guarantee you have a safe experience, compliant with the social distancing recommendations.

Inclusions

Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park

Exclusions

Food & drinks

Tip: Don't forget to carry binoculars. Some animals are shy or far away, so binoculars will help you get a closer look.
This attraction is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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4.4

454 ratings

337

What our guests say

David

Apr 2025Verified booking

5/5

Was a lifetime experience being from the UK to feed and stroke kangaroos, wallabys and stroke a koala bear. Another scored off the bucket list. Lady at reception was so nice and helpful. Not keen on the caged animals though as one or two were pacing back and forward along one side of the fence which is a clear indication of the animal being mentally effected by being caged up. Food is expensive. Rangers are so knowledgeable and friendly. Oh and saw a real Tasmanian devil!!!

Leow

Jun 2025Verified booking

4/5

the customer service officer was most helpful.

Stuart

Mar 2025Verified booking

4/5

Sanctuary staff were awesome. Would recommend to others.

Belinda

Jun 2025Verified booking

5/5

Jefferson

May 2025Verified booking

5/5

Kam

Apr 2025Verified booking

3/5

Michael

Jan 2025Verified booking

5/5

The animals are so special. There was a little guy I think his name was Twix, who was especially adorable and interactive. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. The staff was friendly and accommodating. We were visiting from the US and this was a memorable experience for all of us. I also got the cutest softest stuffed animal at the gift shop.

Ravi

Jan 2025Verified booking

4/5

Good open areas. We had a great owl encounter where the ranger was really warm and helpful

Brett

Jan 2025Verified booking

3/5

The issue was not with Head out, it was with my instructions once there. I was not able to follow what was needed.

Mildred

Mar 2025Verified booking

5/5

Sandie

Feb 2025Verified booking

4/5

David

Feb 2025Verified booking

5/5

Victoria

Jan 2025Verified booking

5/5

Wayneann

Jan 2025Verified booking

5/5

Shenna

Jan 2025Verified booking

5/5

Avinash

Dec 2024Verified booking

5/5

Mandeep

Oct 2024Verified booking

5/5

Easy to book ticket , nice inside experience. Kids were happy , specially feed the kangaroos and play near the lake.

Vicki

Oct 2024Verified booking

4/5

Kenneth

Oct 2024Verified booking

3/5

Varun

Oct 2024Verified booking

5/5

Sandra

Sep 2024Verified booking

5/5

Jerwin

Aug 2024Verified booking

4/5

Got to pet a wallaby and kangaroo even feeding it

Headout Guest

Aug 2024Verified booking

5/5

Headout Guest

Aug 2024Verified booking

5/5

Headout Guest

Aug 2024Verified booking

5/5

Phillip Island penguin parade with tourists observing penguins on the beach during guided tour.

Group of tourists on a guided tour of Phillip Island, observing penguins in their natural habitat at sunset

Phillip Island penguin parade at dusk during guided wildlife tour, Melbourne, Australia.

Phillip Island guided tour featuring penguins at sunset on the beach.

Guided Tours

NEW

From Melbourne: Moonlit Sanctuary & Phillip Island Guided Tour with Penguin Parade

from

AU$165

Free cancellation

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12 hr

Transfers included

Itinerary

Timeline

Map

START POINT

Melbourne CBD

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Start your day in the heart of Melbourne, a city where vibrant culture meets easy access to adventure. It’s the perfect launchpad for a day of iconic sights and wildlife encounters. Arrive a little early to grab a coffee from a laneway café—Melbourne’s brew game is strong.

60 minutes

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

90 min

Meet kangaroos, koalas, and wallabies up close on a guided wildlife walk. This award-winning sanctuary is all about hands-on conservation and learning about Australia’s unique animals, big and small. Buy a bag of animal feed at the entrance—kangaroos and wallabies will literally eat from your hand!

80 minutes

Phillip Island

40 min

1 attractions

Visit Point Grant to view The Nobbies and Seal Rocks. Stroll along the coastal boardwalks for views over Westernport Bay and Bass Strait, and observe Australia’s largest fur seal colony at Seal Rocks.

Highlights

Cape Woolamai Surf Beach

40 min

Experience the wild beauty of Phillip Island’s southern coast, where powerful waves meet golden sands. It’s a great spot for a stroll, and you might spot dolphins or seals in the surf.

20 minutes

Nobbies Centre

20 min

Stop at The Nobbies to enjoy panoramic ocean views and Seal Rocks, where thousands of fur seals bask in the sun or dive into the rolling waves.

Penguin Parade

90 min

The day’s highlight: watch Little Penguins waddle ashore at sunset, right before your eyes. The visitor centre has interactive exhibits and plenty of space to grab a bite and shop for souvenirs. For the best penguin action, sit close to the sand—penguins often pass right by your feet!

2 hours

END POINT

Melbourne CBD

Hand-feed kangaroos before penguin magic at dusk.

Everything you get:
Wildlife encounters: Over 70 Australian species, including many endangered animals like sugar gliders, wallabies, koalas.
Upgrades: Penguins Plus for closer, less crowded view, or Underground Viewing for eye-level perspective and guaranteed comfort.
Why choose this: Penguin magic at Phillip Island, with the chance to hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies at Moonlit.

Hand-feed kangaroos before penguin magic at dusk.

Everything you get:
Wildlife encounters: Over 70 Australian species, including many endangered animals like sugar gliders, wallabies, koalas.
Upgrades: Penguins Plus for closer, less crowded view, or Underground Viewing for eye-level perspective and guaranteed comfort.
Why choose this: Penguin magic at Phillip Island, with the chance to hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies at Moonlit.

Inclusions

Full-day tour to Philip Island
Round-trip transfers from Melbourne
English-speaking guide
Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park
Entry to Point Grant & The Nobbies
Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park
Access to boardwalk and visitor center
Access to general viewing platform

Penguins Plus (if option selected)

Access to Penguins Plus viewing platform
Closest penguin pathway viewing
Limited-capacity beachfront stand

Underground Viewing (if option selected)

Access to underground viewing platform
Eye-level penguin encounters
Weatherproof indoor platform

Exclusions

Kangaroo feed at Moonlit Sanctuary (available to purchase onsite)

Tip: At Moonlit Sanctuary, buy a small bag of kangaroo or wallaby food at the entrance—approach the quieter side paths in the late afternoon when the animals are most active for the best chance to hand-feed and snap photos without the crowds.
No photography is allowed during the Penguin Parade.
The experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
This tour can accommodate a maximum of 24 people in 1 group.
The tour is conducted in English. However, you can access pre-recorded written & verbal tour information in 16 different languages by downloading the free Go West Tours App from the App Store or Google Play. Download the app before departure or use the complimentary onboard Wi-Fi. Please ensure you bring your own headphones.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Brighton Beach colorful huts with tourists, part of Phillip Island Tour.

Animal handler with a koala at Moonlit Sanctuary during Phillip Island Tour.

Young woman feeding a kangaroo fruit from her hand in an Australian wildlife park.

Seals resting on rocky shores at Seal Rocks, Phillip Island.

Tourist feeding a wallaby at Moonlit Sanctuary during Phillip Island Tour.

Koala resting in a tree at Moonlit Sanctuary during Phillip Island Tour.

Animal handler with koala at Moonlit Sanctuary on Phillip Island Tour.

Tourists at Nobbies, Phillip Island, viewing coastal scenery during the Phillip Island Tour.

Girl watching penguins at Phillip Island Penguin Parade during Melbourne tour.

Day Trips

4.4(1,899)

From Melbourne: Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary & Phillip Island Tour with Penguin Parade

from

AU$175

Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Instant confirmation

Mobile ticket

10 hr

Guided tour

Transfers included

Sunrise at Melbourne’s beach boxes to sunset with penguin viewing!

Everything you get: Full-day guided tour from Melbourne, see Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary, Point Grant & The Nobbies, and penguin parade.
Wildlife encounters: Kangaroos, wallabies, and 300+ penguins to end the day.
Upgrades: Penguins Plus or Underground Viewing for closer, more exclusive penguin parade views.
Why choose this: Every stop is a postcard—colorful beach huts, up-close animal encounters, and the world’s cutest parade, with all planning sorted.

Sunrise at Melbourne’s beach boxes to sunset with penguin viewing!

Everything you get: Full-day guided tour from Melbourne, see Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary, Point Grant & The Nobbies, and penguin parade.
Wildlife encounters: Kangaroos, wallabies, and 300+ penguins to end the day.
Upgrades: Penguins Plus or Underground Viewing for closer, more exclusive penguin parade views.
Why choose this: Every stop is a postcard—colorful beach huts, up-close animal encounters, and the world’s cutest parade, with all planning sorted.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Philip Island
Round-trip transfers from Melbourne
English-speaking guide
Entry to Brighton Beach
Entry to Moonlit Sanctuary Conservation Park
Entry to Point Grant & The Nobbies
Entry to Penguin Parade at Phillip Island National Park
Access to boardwalk and visitor center
Access to general viewing platform

Penguins Plus (if option selected)

Access to Penguins Plus viewing platform
Closest penguin pathway viewing
Limited-capacity beachfront stand

Underground Viewing (if option selected)

Access to underground viewing platform
Eye-level penguin encounters
Weatherproof indoor platform

Tip: Do not miss out on the “Conservation in Action” wildlife show, which showcases several lesser-known Australian species in a series of interactive and engaging ranger presentations.
The experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
This tour can accommodate a maximum of 24 people in 1 group.
The tour is conducted in English. However, you can access pre-recorded written & verbal tour information in 16 different languages by downloading the free Go West Tours App from the App Store or Google Play. Download the app before departure or use the complimentary onboard Wi-Fi. Please ensure you bring your own headphones.
Guests will be picked up from selected Melbourne hotels between 10am to 12pm and dropped off between 9:30pm to 12am at the same locations.

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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4.4

1,899 ratings

1.4K

229

151

What our guests say

VIVIAN

Jun 2025Verified booking

5/5

Very efficient and fun. Tour guide was fantastic.

Andrew

Jan 2025Verified booking

4/5

Penguins, very much. The animal park was just ok. The amount of time on the bus, while perhaps unavoidable, was not enjoyable. Very, very long day. Would have loved the opportunity to swim. Brighton beach houses were a bust, didn't even have time to kick off shoes and wade in the beautiful water.

KRZYSZTOF

Feb 2025Verified booking

5/5

Shinji

Jan 2025Verified booking

5/5

Tayla-Anne

Nov 2024Verified booking

5/5

The tour was amazing! Definitely recommend if you're wanting to see the beautiful views victoria has to offer. Moonlit sanctuary homing an incredible range of native animals offering close up experiences. Phillip Island did not disappoint, being able to see the penguins in their natural habitat was a once in a lifetime experience. Our journey made even better by our tour guide Jonno who was friendly, knowledgeable and clearly passionate about his job.