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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.

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Meet Our
Dingoes

Treat yourself
to this unique encounter

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.

Wombat Encounters (Coming Soon)

Meet our resident wombat up close soon.

Explore
the park

Plan your visit
with
our park map

Clean Cravings Eatery

Enjoy organic lunch
surrounded by wildlife

Animal
Feeding

Explore what our
park has to offer

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

Pademelons

Albino Wallabies

Tammar Wallabies

Swamp Wallabies

Squirrel Gliders

Potoroos

Bettongs

Shetland Ponies

Plan Your Visit To Wildlife Sanctuary

Map of the park - updated in Dec 25

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.

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