Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park Victoria’s award winning wildlife park, meet endangered species, cuddle a koala, feed wallabies in bush surrounds.
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Victoria’s award winning wildlife park, Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park invites you to wander through 10 hectares of bushland, meeting endangered species, feeding kangaroos and wallabies, cuddling koalas and enjoying encounters with colourful birds, reptiles, dingoes and many other animals. At night, Moonlit Sanctuary comes alive with world-famous lantern-lit tours. Night birds are ac

tive, tiny feathertail gliders and giant yellow-bellied gliders swoop around, and endangered quolls, pademelons and bettongs forage for food.

Are you passionate about wildlife, conservation and creating memorable experiences for visitors? 🦘🐨We're looking for ent...
09/06/2026

Are you passionate about wildlife, conservation and creating memorable experiences for visitors? 🦘🐨

We're looking for enthusiastic Visitor Experience Volunteers to join the team at Moonlit Sanctuary!

In this rewarding role, you'll engage with visitors of all ages from around the world, share fascinating stories about our animals, and help inspire a deeper appreciation for Australia's unique wildlife and the importance of conservation.

If you love meeting people, learning about native animals, and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Visit our website for more information and apply today to become part of our passionate, supportive and dedicated volunteer team. https://moonlitsanctuary.com.au/volunteer/

05/06/2026

Have you ever seen a squirrel glider leap through the darkness or watched nocturnal wildlife come to life after sunset? 🌙

Winter is one of the best times to experience Moonlit Sanctuary's Night Tours. Join our guides as you explore the sanctuary after dark and encounter some of Australia's most fascinating nocturnal wildlife.

And this winter, you'll save $10 per ticket.

Who's ready for a night-time wildlife adventure?
https://moonlitsanctuary.com.au/night-tours/

Become a Junior Keeper for a Day and experience life behind the scenes at Moonlit Sanctuary.▪️ Meet and feed our amazin...
04/06/2026

Become a Junior Keeper for a Day and experience life behind the scenes at Moonlit Sanctuary.
▪️ Meet and feed our amazing Aussie animals
▪️ Help with real-life wildlife care
▪️ Learn about conservation and animal behaviour
▪️ Get hands-on with enrichment activities, animal diets and more!

Places are limited so book now! https://moonlitsanctuary.com.au/school-holiday-programs/

We're hiring a Mammal Coordinator! 🦘Join the team at Moonlit Sanctuary and help lead the care, welfare and conservation ...
03/06/2026

We're hiring a Mammal Coordinator! 🦘

Join the team at Moonlit Sanctuary and help lead the care, welfare and conservation of some of Australia's most iconic wildlife. This full-time leadership role is perfect for an experienced wildlife professional ready to make a real impact.

Applications close 14 June 2026

Visit our website CAREERS page for more info https://moonlitsanctuary.com.au/careers/

👑 Happy Birthday to Mary the common wombat, Queen of Moonlit Sanctuary 👑The majestic Mary is one of our most well known ...
01/06/2026

👑 Happy Birthday to Mary the common wombat, Queen of Moonlit Sanctuary 👑

The majestic Mary is one of our most well known residents, helping our visitors make memories and create connections with our native wildlife thanks to her charm and good-looks. This week is Her Majesty's 20th birthday, and as always, keepers are giving her the royal treatment 👸

Please join us in wishing the magnificent Mary a marvellous birthday!

🦕 World Dinosaur Day 🦖Not too far away from Moonlit lies the Wonthaggi Formation; a geological formation containing foss...
01/06/2026

🦕 World Dinosaur Day 🦖

Not too far away from Moonlit lies the Wonthaggi Formation; a geological formation containing fossils from the Early Cretaceous period. Teeth, footprints, vertebrate, and even femurs have been uncovered at various sites across the formation, providing fascinating insight into Moonlit Sanctuary's local dinosaurs!

Koolasuchus cleelandi
This carnivorous amphibian measured 4-5 metres, and is estimated to have weighed around 500kg. They came equipped with sharp, serrated teeth that are thought to have been used for grabbing prey and dragging it down into the water. Koolasuchus is the official state fossil of Victoria 🏆

Galleonosaurus dorisae
A two-legged dinosaur that was similar in size to a wallaby. Unlike their larger cousins, these small ornithopods seemed to have thrived on the forested flood plains in the region, which was a rift valley formed as Australia and Antarctica were first separating over 120 million years ago.

Australovenator sp,
Australovenator is a genus of dinosaurs belonging to the family Megaraptoridae. These bipedal carnivores weighed between 300-500kg, around 1.6m tall, and 5-6m long. Individuals that lived in the Moonlit area would have preyed upon speedy ornithopods like Galleonosaurus, so it's theorised that these dinosaurs were quite agile despite their size.

POV: You're trying to take photos for social media and none of the animals are taking it seriously 🤭 ...
28/05/2026

POV: You're trying to take photos for social media and none of the animals are taking it seriously 🤭

Short-beaked echidnas have thick humerus bones in their front legs which allows for extra muscle growth, giving echidnas...
27/05/2026

Short-beaked echidnas have thick humerus bones in their front legs which allows for extra muscle growth, giving echidnas the strength to flip rocks and tear apart rotting logs 🪵

Margot was thrilled when keepers added this log to the enclosure, and wasted no time in digging in... quite literally! Using her long digging claws, she ripped apart the brittle centre and excavated herself the perfect echidna hidey-hole.

Violet the gang gang cockatoo decided that a feather dropped by one of her housemates was the ideal entertainment for th...
26/05/2026

Violet the gang gang cockatoo decided that a feather dropped by one of her housemates was the ideal entertainment for the afternoon and spent her time carefully preening the feather until it looked good as new, even roping her boyfriend, Crumble, into lending a hand 🪶

Not only are they really cute to look at, but the toe beans of a quoll can help differentiate between the species! Some ...
25/05/2026

Not only are they really cute to look at, but the toe beans of a quoll can help differentiate between the species!

Some quolls, like Eastern and Western quolls, spend a lot of their time on the ground, and have paw pads with a granulated pattern. Meanwhile, other species that spend more time up in the trees, like spot-tailed and Northern quolls, have striated paw pads! This pattern is more suited to their arboreal lifestyle, as the ridges give them better grip when climbing trees.

Eastern quolls have extra unique tootsies, as they're the only quoll species with four toes instead of five on their back feet 🐾

Address

550 Tyabb-Tooradin Road
Pearcedale, VIC
3912

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+61359787935

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