Koala
Experiences
Meet our resident Koala Popeye, a 3 year old male koala.
Meet one of our iconic Australian animals.
Kangaroo & Wallaby
Encounters
Get up close and personal with our kangaroos, feed them, learn about their habitat and experience an iconic Australian animal.
Nocturnal Gliders
& Potoroos
Meet our squirrel gliders and potoroos, two of Australia’s most enchanting nocturnal marsupials.
Wildlife Sanctuary Great Ocean Road
Just 15 minutes from the famous Twelve Apostles and spread across roughly 40 acres, Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park is a privately run wildlife sanctuary where you can safely get close to some of Australia’s most iconic native animals.
Our focus is simple: healthy, spacious surroundings for the animals, and a calmer, more natural experience for the people who come to meet them.
Things to Do With Family Near the Great Ocean Road
There’s plenty to fill a family day here, all at an unhurried pace. The full walk takes about 45 minutes across fields and gently rolling hills, taking in a natural, bushland-style wallaby area and an interactive encounter zone along the way. Our dingo education sessions are a real highlight, giving kids and adults genuine insight into one of Australia’s most misunderstood native animals.
If you’re making a day of it, the park pairs naturally with the Twelve Apostles, the beaches around Port Campbell, and the coastal walks nearby, so a visit slots easily into a wider Great Ocean Road family outing.
What are the best family-friendly wildlife parks near the Twelve Apostles?
Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park is a strong pick for families exploring the Twelve Apostles, around 15 minutes away. As a privately run wildlife sanctuary, it’s built around a calmer, more natural experience than a standard attraction.
For families, the appeal is that relaxed setting and the chance to get close to native animals safely, alongside a genuine focus on dingo education and conservation. It’s the kind of place where the visit is as much about learning and connection as it is about a fun morning out.
Your Day Trip to Great Ocean Road
with a Wildlife Experience
Best Wildlife Park Near the Twelve Apostles
Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park is one of the best family-friendly wildlife parks near the Twelve Apostles. Located just 15 minutes from this iconic landmark along the Great Ocean Road, the park offers visitors the opportunity to experience close encounters with native Australian wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, our resident koala, dingoes and wombats.
Families visiting the park can enjoy interactive animal encounters, spacious natural habitats, and educational wildlife experiences designed for all ages. Visitors can also save 10% with online ticket bookings, making it an ideal stop for families exploring the Great Ocean Road.
Whether you’re planning a Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne or looking for things to do near the Twelve Apostles with kids, Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park offers a memorable wildlife experience for the whole family.