Walk with Wildlife Tour
Immerse yourself in nature with this 75-minute guided tour through the magical bushland of the Wildlife Wonders sanctuary, and discover the native animals and birds who call it home.
Good to know: Set aside 2 hours for the entire experience / Kids of all ages will love this tour / Access to the sanctuary is by guided tour only / No cages or enclosures here - all animals live freely in the Sanctuary
Join a guided tour along a gentle 1.4km path through tree fern gullies and eucalypt woodland, where koalas, kangaroos, emus and more roam as they would in the wild. A predator-proof fence protects the Sanctuary, so you see the bush as it should be - full of life.
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About the Walk with Wildlife Tour
On your tour, your Nature Guide will share with you the secrets of the bush and the native plants and animals of that call the Sanctuary home.
The Sanctuary is protected by a fox and cat proof fence, so it is free from feral predators. This means you’ll be able to see beautiful Australian animals living, behaving and foraging freely in a thriving natural ecosystem that simply can’t be found anywhere else.
Each nature tour will be a unique experience. It’s almost certain you will see koalas, kangaroos and emus, but you might also be lucky enough to spot a potoroo, bandicoot, echidna and many other amazing Australian animals and birds living in their natural habitats.
100%
of profits go back into the wild
100% of profits support vital conservation projects around the Great Ocean Road through the work at our partners, the Conservation Ecology Centre.
Frequently asked questions
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Wildlife Wonders is home to koalas, eastern grey kangaroos, emus, swamp wallabies, red-shouldered wallabies, long-nosed potoroos, a whole array of native birds and so, so many more. The Sanctuary is surrounded by a predator proof fence and being a sanctuary, the animals live as they would in the wild. There are no enclosures here. For this reason, we can’t guarantee which animals you will see on your tour but we do know that every tour experience is a completely unique one.
Also to consider is that many Australian animals are crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk. So for your best chance at spotting more native wildlife, we recommend a Dusk Discovery Tour or a Dawn Discovery Tour.
Visit our Wild Lives to learn about all the wildlife who call the Sanctuary home.
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The Sanctuary is experienced on a booked guided tour only. We have different tour options available and multiple tours running daily. We encourage you to book ahead, however you can pop in and our front desk team will help you.
Our Visitor Centre, Emu Cafe and Gift & Book Shop are open to everyone, whether you are entering the Sanctuary or not.
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At Wildlife Wonders the wildlife roam freely within the Sanctuary and we want them to continue to thrive. So for the safety of the animals and their homes, the only way to experience the Sanctuary is one of our guided tours. Plus by joining a tour with one of our Nature Guides you will learn and likely see so much more.
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Yes! Kids will love using their binoculars (provided for loan to everyone on the tour) to look for koalas in treetops and learn about the native flora and fauna of the Otways in a fun, engaging way. The walk is easy, even for little legs, and gives everyone plenty of time to stop and look around. The tour path is pram friendly for the even littler ones (and free for kids aged 3 and under).
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It is highly recommended that you book in advance, especially in the warmer months when the Great Ocean Road can be a little busier. You can book online anytime, or you’re welcome to call us on (03) 7046 1664 or pop in and our friendly front desk team can help you book the next available tour.
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Wildlife Wonders was built with accessibility in mind. We can tell you there are no steps throughout the entire experience, there are wide doorways and smooth path gradients, but we also understand every individual and every person’s needs are different. Please read our Accessibility page for more in depth information. If you can’t find what you’re looking for or have specific questions, please get in touch via phone, in person or email and chat with our friendly team. We endeavour to do our best to be an inclusive experience for everyone.
