Explore a protected Wildlife Sanctuary in Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road where koalas, kangaroos and other native animals live freely.
Entry is by guided tour with one of our expert Nature Guides.
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100%
of profits go back into the wild
100% of profits support vital conservation projects around the Great Ocean Road through the work at our partners, the Conservation Ecology Centre.
Some of the wildlife in the Sanctuary
Koalas
Eastern Grey Kangaroos
Emus
Gang-gang Cockatoos
Emu Cafe
You’ll feel a world away at Emu Cafe at Wildlife Wonders. Enjoy locally sourced food and coffee while looking out to the beautiful lush Sanctuary. You may even get an emu visitor or two.
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Frequently asked questions
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Wildlife Wonders is home to koalas, eastern grey kangaroos, emus, swamp wallabies, red-shouldered wallabies, long-nosed potoroos, a whole array of native birds and so, so many more. The Sanctuary is surrounded by a predator proof fence and being a sanctuary, the animals live as they would in the wild. There are no enclosures here. For this reason, we can’t guarantee which animals you will see on your tour but we do know that every tour experience is a completely unique one.
Also to consider is that many Australian animals are crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk. So for your best chance at spotting more native wildlife, we recommend a Dusk Discovery Tour or a Dawn Discovery Tour.
Visit our Wild Lives to learn about all the wildlife who call the Sanctuary home.
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No. At Wildlife Wonders the animals roam freely within the Sanctuary, so for the safety of the animals and their homes, the only way to experience the Sanctuary is one of our guided tours.
Plus by joining a tour with one of our Nature Guides you will learn and likely see so much more!
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At Wildlife Wonders the wildlife roam freely within the Sanctuary and we want them to continue to thrive. So for the safety of the animals and their homes, the only way to experience the Sanctuary is one of our guided tours. Plus by joining a tour with one of our Nature Guides you will learn and likely see so much more.
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Yes! For little kids, we recommend our Walk with Wildlife Tour.
Kids will love using their binoculars (provided for loan to everyone on the tour) to look for koalas in treetops and learn about the native flora and fauna in a fun, engaging way.
The walk is easy, even for little legs, and gives everyone plenty of time to stop and look around. The tour path is pram friendly for the even littler ones (and free for kids aged 3 and under).
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Booking in advance is not essential, but it is recommended to make sure you get the tour time that works best with your schedule.
Especially in the warmer months when the Great Ocean Road can be a little busier. You can book online anytime, or you’re welcome to call us on (03) 7046 1664.
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Wildlife Wonders was built with accessibility in mind. We can tell you there are no steps throughout the entire experience, there are wide doorways and smooth path gradients, but we also understand every person’s needs are different.
Please read our Accessibility page for more in depth information.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for or have specific questions, please get in touch via phone, in person or email and chat with our friendly team. We endeavour to do our best to be an inclusive experience for everyone.