TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE .
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TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE .
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PEN EVERY DAY, pay a visit to native and endangered animals make their home.
Mornington Peninsula s Moonlit Sanctuary, where a fascinating crosssection of native and endangeredanimals make their home.
Explore the 10 hectares ofbushland and enjoy closeencounters with kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, dingoesand emus, along with gracefulwater birds.
Moonlit Sanctuary, like nature, is an ever-changing world.
Newcomers have swelled the population, including criticallyendangered orange-bellied parrots, brilliantly coloured superb parrots, and cheekymusk lorikeets.
Just opened are brand-new enclosures for thesquirrel gliders, and rare spot-tail quolls nowembarking on a breeding program.
The sanctuary s resident barking owl and barn owl have both nowbeen supplied with partners, so fingers are crossedfor new arrivals in the future.
A hands-on conservation park, Moonlit Sanctuary encourages real interaction with its uniqueselection of Australian animals, birds and reptiles.
New this year is a hands-on encounter with Hootiethe Barn Owl.
It s a learning experience, as well as a feast for the senses.
During the day, hand-feed free-roaming wallabies and kangaroos, or cuddle up to a koala.
Breeding of bush stone curlews is one of the Marvel at the tawny frogmouths sanctuary up close and personal or have a you re feeling game, you can even chat with a cockatoo.
Admire the shy bush stone curlews, whose 12-month-old chicks were released into the wild last October.
Breeding of bush stone curlewsis one of the sanctuary s conservation programs.
If you re feeling game, you can even park hold a python though a truly come into their own.
respectful distance is requiredfrom the park s Tasmanian devils Water dragons, bluetongue lizards and goannasnumber among the sanctuary s reptiles.
Moonlit Sanctuary, as its name suggests, specializes in eveningtours.
As night falls, the park s nocturnal creatures truly come into their own.
Wander your lantern-lit way through the bush and hear the dingoes howl.
Hand-feed thesquirrel gliders as they swoop around their new, spacious walk-in enclosure.
The nightjars, potoroos, owls and southern bettongs all come thrillingly alive at night, as thesanctuary takes on a mysterious new character.
This natural haven, inspired by the work of famousBritish conservationist Gerald Durrell, is proudwinner of the 2012 Zoo Aquarium Association Best New Exhibit under 100,000 award.
Animal protection and welfare is top priority.
Friendly and knowledgeable keepers are on hand to answer yourquestions, giving daily dingo, koala and snaketalks.
Whatever your favourite Australian animal, is one of seven top attractions in the Mornington chances are you will find it here.
Why not make a day of it Lightmeals and refreshments are Peninsula up to 40 on admission and bonuses available at the caf , with seatsoverlooking the extensivewetlands.
Browse throughthe shop for intriguingmementos of your visit.
Concession Australian Pension, Daytime entry Adult 18, Child 4-15 8.50, Under 4 free.
Child 4-15 9, Under 4 free.
Family 2AFamily 2A 2Ch 49.
Concession Australian Pension, Seniors Student 13.60.
Seniors Student 14.40.
Evening tour Adult 40, Child 4-15 25, Under 4 15, Family 120, Concession 34.
550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale, Victoria, 3912, Australia 61 0 3 5978 7935 www.moonlit sanctuary.com www.visitor.com.au23Book now 03 5978 7935 By night At night, Moonlit Sanctuary comes alive with world-famous lantern-lit evening tours Night birds are active, gliders swoop around and endangered quolls, pademelons and bettongs forage for food Bookings required By day Meet our kangaroos, koalas, devils, colourful parrots and water birds Hands-on encounters with our friendly animals Cuddle up to a Koala Walk through our bush food garden Hold a python or an owl Open daily 10am to 5pm 002 025.indd 1 30 03 14 9 59 PM