



Dingo
Encounters
Get up close and personal with our continent's awesome apex predator and learn about them in one of our popular guided encounters.
Visit the
Petting Area
Interact up close with some of Australia's iconic wildlife in our petting area.
Take a stroll around our sanctuary
Enjoy a walk through this scenically stunning area where our kangaroo mob, emus and herd animals reside in spacious fields.
See our koalas up close
Get closer to a koala than you'd expect. Watch them doze in the fork of a eucalyptus tree, half-asleep and entirely unbothered. Up close, they're even more loveable.
Koala
Experiences
Meet our resident Koala Popeye, a 3 year old male koala. Learn about one of our iconic Australian animals up close.
Kangaroo & Wallaby
Encounters
Get up close and personal with our kangaroos, feed them, learn about their habitat and experience an iconic Australian animal up close.
Wildlife Sanctuary Great Ocean Road
Located just 15 minutes from the famous Twelve Apostles and stretching across approximately 40 acres, we are a privately run wildlife park offering the unique experience of close-up interaction with some of Australia’s iconic wildlife. Our focus is on providing healthy, spacious environments for all our animals which makes this experience more enjoyable for our visitors.
Things to Do With Family Near the Great Ocean Road
Families visiting the Great Ocean Road can enjoy a variety of wildlife experiences including feeding kangaroos, meeting koalas, and learning about Australian native animals. Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park offers hands-on encounters and educational experiences perfect for visitors of all ages.
Our Beautiful Animals
Plan Your Visit To Wildlife Sanctuary
Best Family-Friendly 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, koalas, 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.