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Explore the 10 hectares of bushland and enjoy close encounters with kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, dingoes and emus, along with graceful water birds.
Moonlit Sanctuary, like nature, is an ever-changing world.
Newcomers have swelled the population, including critically endangered orange-bellied parrots, brilliantly coloured superb parrots, and cheeky musk lorikeets.
Just opened are brand-new enclosures for the squirrel gliders, and rare spot-tail quolls now embarking on a breeding program.
The sanctuary s resident barking owl and barn owl have both now been supplied with partners, so fingers are crossed for new arrivals in the future.
A hands-on conservation park, Moonlit Sanctuary encourages real interaction with its unique selection of Australian animals, birds and reptiles.
New this summer is a hands-on encounter with Hootie the 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.
Marvel at the tawny frogmouths up close and personal or have a 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 curlews is one of the sanctuary s conservation programs.
If you re feeling game, you can even hold a python though a respectful distance is required from the park s Tasmanian devils Water dragons, blue-tongue lizards and goannas number among the sanctuary s reptiles.
Moonlit Sanctuary, as its name suggests, specializes in evening tours.
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 the squirrel 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 the sanctuary takes on a mysterious new character.
This natural haven, inspired by the work of famous British conservationist Gerald Durrell, is proud winner 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 your questions, giving daily dingo, koala and snake talks.
Whatever your favourite Australian animal, chances are you will find it here.
Why not make a day of it Light meals and refreshments are available at the caf , with seats overlooking the extensive wetlands.
Browse through the shop for intriguing mementos of your visit.
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park is one of seven top attractions in the Mornington Peninsula s Attractions Pass, which saves up to 40 on admission and bonuses at four attractions and includes discount offer at three more.
Passes are Adult 63, Child 45.
Pass holders can upgrade to the lantern-lit evening tour at Moonlit SanctuaryDaytime entry Adult 17, Child 4-15 8.50, Under 4 free.
Family 2A 2Ch 45.
Concession Australian Pension, Seniors Student 13.60.
Evening tour Adult 40, Child 4-15 25, Under 4 15, Family 120, Concession 34.
TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE .
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Meet our kangaroos, koalas, devils, colourful parrots and water birdsHands-on encounters with our friendly animalsCuddle up to a KoalaWalk through our bush food gardenHold a python or an owlBy dayOpen daily 10am to 5pmBook now 03 5978 7935By nightAt 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 foodBookings required550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale, Victoria, 3912, Australia 61 0 3 5978 7935 www.moonlit sanctuary.com This summer leave the beach behind and pay a visit to Mornington Peninsula s Moonlit Sanctuary, where a fascinating cross-section of native and endangered animals make their home.
Explore the 10 hectares of bushland enjoy close encounters with kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, dingoes and emus, along with graceful water birds.
Moonlit Sanctuary, like nature, is an ever-changing world.
Newcomers have swelled the population, including critically endangered orange-bellied parrots, brilliantly coloured superb parrots, and cheeky musk lorikeets.
Just opened are brand-new enclosures the squirrel gliders, and rare spot-tail quolls now embarking on a breeding program.
The sanctuary s resident barking owl and barn owl have both now been supplied with partners, so fingers are crossed for new arrivals in the future.
A hands-on conservation park, Moonlit Sanctuary encourages real interaction with its unique selection of Australian animals, birds reptiles.
New this summer is a hands-on encounter with Hootie the 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.
Marvel at the tawny frogmouths up close and personal or have a 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 curlews is one of the sanctuary s conservation programs.
If you re feeling game, you can even hold a python though a respectful distance is required from the park s Tasmanian devils Water dragons, blue-tongue lizards and goannas number among the sanctuary s reptiles.
Moonlit Sanctuary, as its name suggests, specializes in evening tours.
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 the squirrel 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 the sanctuary takes on a mysterious new character.
This natural haven, inspired by the work of famous British conservationist Gerald Durrell, is proud winner 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 your questions, giving daily dingo, koala and snake talks.
Whatever your favourite Australian animal, chances are you will find it here.
Why not make a day of it Light meals and refreshments are available at the caf , with seats overlooking the extensive wetlands.
Browse through the shop for intriguing mementos of your visit.
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park is one of seven top attractions in the Mornington Peninsula s Attractions Pass, which saves up to 40 on admission and bonuses at four attractions and includes discount offer at three more.
Passes are Adult 63, Child 45.
Pass holders can upgrade to the lantern-lit evening tour at Moonlit SanctuaryDaytime entry Adult 17, Child 4-15 8.50, Under 4 free.
Family 2A 2Ch 45.
Concession Australian Pension, Seniors Student 13.60.
Evening tour Adult 40, Child 4-15 25, Under 4 15, Family 120, Concession 34.
TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE .
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Meet our kangaroos, koalas, devils, colourful parrots and water birdsHands-on encounters with our friendly animalsCuddle up to a KoalaWalk through our bush food gardenHold a python or an owlBy dayOpen daily 10am to 5pmBook now 03 5978 7935By nightAt 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 foodBookings required550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale, Victoria, 3912, Australia 61 0 3 5978 7935 www.moonlit sanctuary.com This summer leave the beach behind and pay a visit to Mornington Peninsula s Moonlit Sanctuary, where a fascinating cross-section of native and endangered animals make their home.
Explore the 10 hectares of bushland and enjoy close encounters with kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, dingoes and emus, along with graceful water birds.
Moonlit Sanctuary, like nature, is an ever-changing world.
Newcomers have swelled the population, including critically endangered orange-bellied parrots, brilliantly coloured superb parrots, and cheeky musk lorikeets.
Just opened are brand-new enclosures for the squirrel gliders, and rare spot-tail quolls now embarking on a breeding program.
The sanctuary s resident barking owl and barn owl have both now been supplied with partners, so fingers are crossed for new arrivals in the future.
A hands-on conservation park, Moonlit Sanctuary encourages real interaction with its unique selection of Australian animals, birds and reptiles.
New this summer is a hands-on encounter with Hootie the 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.
Marvel at the tawny frogmouths up close and personal or have a 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 curlews is one of the sanctuary s conservation programs.
If you re feeling game, you can even hold a python though a respectful distance is required from the park s Tasmanian devils Water dragons, blue-tongue lizards and goannas number among the sanctuary s reptiles.
Moonlit Sanctuary, as its name suggests, specializes in evening tours.
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 the squirrel 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 the sanctuary takes on a mysterious new character.
This natural haven, inspired by the work of famous British conservationist Gerald Durrell, is proud winner 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 your questions, giving daily dingo, koala and snake talks.
Whatever your favourite Australian animal, chances are you will find it here.
Why not make a day of it Light meals and refreshments are available at the caf , with seats overlooking the extensive wetlands.
Browse through the shop for intriguing mementos of your visit.
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park is one of seven top attractions in the Mornington Peninsula s Attractions Pass, which saves up to 40 on admission and bonuses at four attractions and includes discount offer at three more.
Passes are Adult 63, Child 45.
Pass holders can upgrade to the lantern-lit evening tour at Moonlit SanctuaryDaytime entry Adult 17, Child 4-15 8.50, Under 4 free.
Family 2A 2Ch 45.
Concession Australian Pension, Seniors Student 13.60.
Evening tour Adult 40, Child 4-15 25, Under 4 15, Family 120, Concession 34.
TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE .
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.
Meet our kangaroos, koalas, devils, colourful parrots and water birdsHands-on encounters with our friendly animalsCuddle up to a KoalaWalk through our bush food gardenHold a python or an owlBy dayOpen daily 10am to 5pmBook now 03 5978 7935By nightAt 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 foodBookings required550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale, Victoria, 3912, Australia 61 0 3 5978 7935 www.moonlit sanctuary.com This summer leave the beach behind and pay a visit to Mornington Peninsula s Moonlit Sanctuary, where a fascinating cross-section of native and endangered animals make their home.
Explore the 10 hectares of bushland and enjoy close encounters with kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, dingoes and emus, along with graceful water birds.
Moonlit Sanctuary, like nature, is an ever-changing world.
Newcomers have swelled the population, including critically endangered orange-bellied parrots, brilliantly coloured superb parrots, and cheeky musk lorikeets.
Just opened are brand-new enclosures for the squirrel gliders, and rare spot-tail quolls now embarking on a breeding program.
The sanctuary s resident barking owl and barn owl have both now been supplied with partners, so fingers are crossed for new arrivals in the future.
A hands-on conservation park, Moonlit Sanctuary encourages real interaction with its unique selection of Australian animals, birds and reptiles.
New this summer is a hands-on encounter with Hootie the 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.
Marvel at the tawny frogmouths up close and personal or have a 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 curlews is one of the sanctuary s conservation programs.
If you re feeling game, you can even hold a python though a respectful distance is required from the park s Tasmanian devils Water dragons, blue-tongue lizards and goannas number among the sanctuary s reptiles.
Moonlit Sanctuary, as its name suggests, specializes in evening tours.
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 the squirrel 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 the sanctuary takes on a mysterious new character.
This natural haven, inspired by the work of famous British conservationist Gerald Durrell, is proud winner 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 your questions, giving daily dingo, koala and snake talks.
Whatever your favourite Australian animal, chances are you will find it here.
Why not make a day of it Light meals and refreshments are available at the caf , with seats overlooking the extensive wetlands.
Browse through the shop for intriguing mementos of your visit.
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park is one of seven top attractions in the Mornington Peninsula s Attractions Pass, which saves up to 40 on admission and bonuses at four attractions and includes discount offer at three more.
Passes are Adult 63, Child 45.
Pass holders can upgrade to the lantern-lit evening tour at Moonlit SanctuaryDaytime entry Adult 17, Child 4-15 8.50, Under 4 free.
Family 2A 2Ch 45.
Concession Australian Pension, Seniors Student 13.60.
Evening tour Adult 40, Child 4-15 25, Under 4 15, Family 120, Concession 34.
TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE .
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.
Meet our kangaroos, koalas, devils, colourful parrots and water birdsHands-on encounters with our friendly animalsCuddle up to a KoalaWalk through our bush food gardenHold a python or an owlBy dayOpen daily 10am to 5pmBook now 03 5978 7935By nightAt 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 foodBookings required550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale, Victoria, 3912, Australia 61 0 3 5978 7935 www.moonlit sanctuary.com This summer leave the beach behind and pay a visit to Mornington Peninsula s Moonlit Sanctuary, where a fascinating cross-section of native and endangered animals make their home.
Explore the 10 hectares of bushland and enjoy close encounters with kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, dingoes and emus, along with graceful water birds.
Moonlit Sanctuary, like nature, is an ever-changing world.
Newcomers have swelled the population, including critically endangered orange-bellied parrots, brilliantly coloured superb parrots, and cheeky rainbow lorikeets.
Recently opened is a brand-new walk-in aviary.
The sanctuary s resident barking owls have just hatched chicks and rare spot-tail quolls now have the cutest babies.
A hands-on conservation park, Moonlit Sanctuary encourages real interaction with its unique selection of Australian animals, birds and reptiles.
This summer enjoy a hands-on encounter with our young Dingoes, Hootie the Barn Owl or feed a Tawny Frogmouth.
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.
Marvel at the tawny frogmouths up close and personal or have a chat with a cockatoo.
Admire the shy bush stone curlews, whose 12-month- old chick was released into the wild last October.
Breeding of bush stone curlews is one of the sanctuary s conservation programs.
If you re feeling game, you can even hold a python though a respectful distance is required from the park s Tasmanian devils Water dragons, blue-tongue lizards and goannas number among the sanctuary s reptiles and now enjoy a fantastic outdoor enclosure.
Moonlit Sanctuary, as its name suggests, specializes in evening tours.
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 the squirrel gliders as they swoop around their spacious walk-in enclosure.
The nightjars, potoroos, owls and southern bettongs all come thrillingly alive at night, as the sanctuary takes on a mysterious new character.
This natural haven, inspired by the work of famous British conservationist Gerald Durrell, is proud winner of the 2014 Victorian Tourism Award for Ecotourism.
Animal protection and welfare is top priority.
Friendly and knowledgeable keepers are on hand to answer your questions, giving daily dingo, koala and snake talks.
Whatever your favourite Australian animal, chances are you will find it here.
Why not make a day of it Light meals andrefreshments are available at the caf , with seats overlooking the extensive wetlands.
Browse through the shop for intriguing mementos of your visit.
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park is one of three top attractions in the Mornington Peninsula s Attractions Pass, which saves over 20 on admission and bonuses.
Passes are Adult 47.50, Child 25.
Pass holders can upgrade to the lantern-lit evening tour at Moonlit Sanctuary Daytime entry Adult 18, Child 4-15 9, Under 4 free.
Family 2A 2Ch 48.
Concession Australian Pension, Seniors Student 14.40.
Evening tour Adult 40, Child 4-15 25, Under 4 15, Family 120, Concession 34.
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