Where to find us

BY DAY How to OR BY NIGHT get to us 1 hour Enter our address from into your GPS: Moonlit Sanctuary is only THE CITY 1 hour from the centre 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd Pearcedale of , and is located in the heart of the UNESCO MELBOURNE Biosphere Reserve. Come and see over 60 species of animals, and learn about our conservation programs. Nepean Hwy BAXTER Western Port Hwy PEARCEDALE Baxter-Tooradin Rd M11 Frankston-Flinders Rd Drive MOONLIT From the Melbourne CBD via the Monash Freeway (M1) SANCTUARY and the Westernport Highway (M780).

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Hotel Transfers We can arrange transfers to Moonlit Sanctuary By night evening tours from Melbourne Hotels. By day Open daily Book a guided 10am to 5pm Evening tour FRANKSTON CRANBOURNE Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park MOONLIT MORNINGTON SANCTUARY 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, This brochure Pearcedale, , 3912, is printed on HASTINGS 100% recycled paper. PORTSEA Ph +61 (3) 5978 7935 FSC certified and www.moonlitsanctuary.com.au carbon neutral.

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www.moonlitsanctuary.com.au DAY visit evening tour ABOUT US

Moonlit Sanctuary is inspired by the work of British naturalist Gerald Durrell and is dedicated to the conservation of endangered species. We are located within the Western Port Biosphere Reserve, and present many of the unique animals that have been found inside the reserve.

CAFE AND GIFT SHOP Our cafe opens for light meals daily between 11am and 4pm. Our gift shop has a wide range of Aussie souvenirs.

Keeper for a Day Work beside a keeper for a day, learning the many interesting aspects of their job. Winner of the Victorian Tourism Award in Ecotourism, At night, Moonlit Sanctuary comes alive with Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park invites world-famous lantern-lit tours. Owls and other Children’s Birthday Parties you to explore 10 hectares of bushland, meet night birds are active, tiny feathertail gliders and Fully catered family fun with our native wildlife. endangered species, feed kangaroos and wallabies. beautiful squirrel gliders swoop around, quolls, Enjoy encounters with colourful birds, reptiles, dingoes pademelons and bettongs forage for food. Visitors Young Rangers Every school holidays. Full day programs, suitable and many other animals. Learn about our critically are amazed that even animals such as wallabies are for 7 to 14 year olds. endangered animals and their conservation. much more active and responsive at night. Join one Experience our bushfood garden, wetlands and more. of our group tours or book a private tour. Educational Programs Our Education Officers provide a wide variety Animal ENCOUNTERs Bookings required of curriculum based programs for school groups. Koala petting: Get up close and cuddle up to one of Phone 5978 7935. our koalas. Python encounter: Enjoy holding one of our available friendly pythons. Owl encounter: Hold and pet Hootie, Staying in a Melbourne hotel? Annual memberships Enquire at reception. our barn owl (limited spaces, booking recommended). We can arrange transfers to and from Moonlit Sanctuary Ring or check our website for session times and prices. evening tours. Open: daily 10am to 5pm (except Christmas day). ‘Like’ us on facebook.com/moonlitsanctuary