🌿 A ripper day out with roos, koalas & mates – perfect for the whole fam, rain or shine!

Moonlit Sanctuary Pearcedale - Up-Close Aussie Wildlife Encounters - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Moonlit Sanctuary in Pearcedale is a beaut wildlife conservation park offering close-up encounters with iconic Aussie animals like kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, wombats, and dingoes. Perfect for families and nature lovers, the sanctuary combines interactive feeding experiences, keeper talks, and engaging animal shows with a strong focus on conservation. The park is wheelchair and stroller friendly with flat paths, a café serving tasty grub, picnic spots, and plenty of shade. Visitors rave about the friendly staff, clean enclosures, and the chance to get hands-on with native wildlife in a relaxed, welcoming setting just under an hour from Melbourne.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale VIC 3912, Australia
📞 Phone	+61 3 5978 7935
🌐 Website	Website
⭐ Rating	4.6/5 (5616 reviews)
🏙️ City	Pearcedale
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	playground public toilets bbq picnic shelter parking cafe bubbler accessibility toilet

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Wednesday	09:30 AM-04:00
Thursday	09:30 AM-04:00
Friday	09:30 AM-04:00
Saturday	09:30 AM-04:00
Sunday	09:30 AM-04:00
Monday	09:30 AM-04:00
Tuesday	09:30 AM-04:00

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Playground Fun ✅

This sanctuary is a top spot for the little tackers, with heaps of opportunities to feed and pat kangaroos, wallabies, and even wombats. Kids love the hands-on experiences, especially feeding the friendly roos and wallabies that hop right up for a nibble. There’s also a playground mentioned, plus plenty of shaded picnic areas where families can chill out arvo-style. The animal encounters, like koala photo sessions and dingo meet-and-greets, add extra magic for kids and grown-ups alike. The flat, easy terrain means strollers and wheelchairs get around with no dramas, making it a stress-free day out for families with young ones.

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

Moonlit Sanctuary is set on 25 acres of well-maintained grounds with open spaces and a peaceful lake view from the café. Visitors mention the clean, natural enclosures and lovely outdoor picnic spots with plenty of shade, making it a relaxing place to soak in the Aussie bush vibes. The sanctuary’s layout is easy to navigate, with flat paths that are stroller and wheelchair friendly. The evening lantern tours offer a magical chance to see nocturnal wildlife in their natural habitats, adding a unique scenic experience under the stars.

Get Up Close with Aussie Wildlife 🦘

This place is a wildlife lover’s dream, boasting over 400 animals across 60+ Aussie species. You can hand-feed kangaroos, wallabies, and paddymelons, and get close to koalas, wombats, dingoes, and even Tasmanian devils. The sanctuary runs ethical, well-supervised encounters ensuring animals are comfortable and stress-free. Keeper talks and animal shows provide fascinating insights into conservation efforts and animal behaviours. The sanctuary also participates in breeding programs for endangered species like the orange-bellied parrot and Tasmanian devil, making your visit meaningful as well as fun.

Easy Access & Family-Friendly Amenities 🚗

Getting to Moonlit Sanctuary requires a bit of a drive from Melbourne, but plenty of parking is available onsite. The park is wheelchair accessible with flat, hard-packed gravel paths, accessible toilets, and ramps throughout. Families appreciate the clean public toilets, bubblers, and baby change facilities. The café offers a good range of tasty, affordable food options with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the lake. Picnic shelters and BBQ areas are available for hire, making it easy to spend a whole arvo relaxing. Friendly staff and clear signage help make the visit smooth and enjoyable.

Chill Out Spots & Picnic Areas 🍽️

After a fun day feeding roos and meeting koalas, visitors love kicking back in the shaded picnic shelters or lakeside café seating. The sanctuary provides plenty of spots to rest, enjoy a cuppa, and soak up the peaceful surrounds. The grounds are clean and well-kept, with easy walking paths that don’t tire the legs. Whether you’re having a family brekkie, an arvo snack, or a BBQ with mates, the relaxed vibe and natural setting make it a top place to unwind and enjoy the Aussie outdoors.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

The animals looked healthy and their enclosures were clean.
Feeding the wallabies and kangaroos was so fun! They literally hopped right up to us.
The café is also full of yummy options and the food was genuinely delicious and a lot cheaper than I expected.
Wheelchair accessible. Carpark, ramps, doorways and restrooms are all accessible.
Loved the koalas and getting to meet them up close.
The sanctuary offers free keeper talks throughout the day too, which adds a lot to the visit.
Plenty of shade, places to stop for a rest and picnic tables.
The sanctuary is home to over 400 animals across more than 60 species native to Australia.
The night-time tour was just amazing. Couldn't recommend highly enough!
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Loved the koalas and getting to meet them up close.