We invite you to the Wildlife Wonders Sanctuary, just 5km from Apollo Bay.

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On an immersive guided tour, experience the stunning, protected Sanctuary that is Wildlife Wonders, brimming with native plants and wildlife to discover. 

Hear stories and learn about the spectacular Australian bushland, along with the chance to encounter beautiful and lesser seen native wildlife along the way.

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The Sanctuary

Surrounded by a predator-proof fence and home to native and threatened wildlife, the stunning 30 acre Sanctuary lets you step foot into a different world. Experience the magic of the Otways before the introduction of non-native plants and animals.

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Guided Tours

Walk with Wildlife Tour

Immerse yourself in nature on this magical, 75 minute tour of the Sanctuary. Discover the plants and wildlife that call the Sanctuary home.

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Dusk Discovery Tour

Go wild at dusk for more wildlife spotting on this intimate, 90 minute tour with a light meal and beer or wine included.

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Dawn Discovery Tour

One for the bird lovers. Experience the Sanctuary waking up for the day on this intimate, 90 minute tour with a light breakfast and coffee included.

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Experience the Sanctuary by guided tour

Guided tours run daily

Emu Cafe open to everyone

Go wild at dawn or dusk for more wildlife spotting

Experience the Sanctuary by guided tour Guided tours run daily Emu Cafe open to everyone Go wild at dawn or dusk for more wildlife spotting

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Wildlife in the Sanctuary

Koala

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Tasmanian pademelon

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Gang-gang Cockatoo

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See All Wild Lives

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Emu Cafe

Emu Cafe at Wildlife Wonders is only 5km outside Apollo Bay, but our beautiful window looking out over the lush Sanctuary makes it feel a world away. 

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Every visit supports conservation projects undertaken by the Conservation Ecology Centre.

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