Discover the wild side of the Great Ocean Road at Wildlife Wonders, a unique wildlife sanctuary in Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia.
Home to native & threatened wildlife & plants - by guided tour only 🦘
Learn more or book a tour: wildlifewonders.org.au
Throwback memories of the little emu chicks of Wildlife Wonders 🤎 Did you know Emu dads raise the chicks? After the female lays the eggs, the male incubates them for eight weeks, rarely eating or drinking. He even stays with the chicks for about six months to teach them how to find food.
07/06/2026
Some of the most peaceful and serene moments happen near dawn. The birdsong of the morning chorus, the glimpses of the sunrise, the first peeks at the day to come.
Get in touch with us if you’d like to book in for a dawn discovery tour, and witness some of the magic of the Otways 🌅
04/06/2026
Yes! Wildlife Wonders is open as usual this Monday public holiday (June 8th). Come in for a warm meal and join a tour to experience the sanctuary. And with the recent wet weather, smaller and lesser seen mammals like bandicoots and potoroos may be seen foraging as they take advantage of the soft ground 🐾
There’s nothing quite like a Wildlife Wonders dusk discovery tour - glimpses of the sunset over the water, as nocturnal and crepuscular animals start to become more active while the light fades…
01/06/2026
The Koalas - special screening in Lorne - fundraiser for the Otways Bushfire Wildlife & Habitat Recovery Fund.
Sunday 7th June 3.00pm
Lorne Theatre , 78 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne, Victoria
The screening will be followed by a Q&A hosted by Conservation Ecology Centre CEO and Founder, Lizzie Corke OAM; with conservation welfare photojournalist and lecturer, Doug Gimesy Photography; wildlife rescue and shelter operator for over 25 years, Beth Gardiner; and Jessica Robertson from Koala Alliance .
Tickets - https://www.trybooking.com/DMPAB
29/05/2026
Some recent moments from the sanctuary…
Every day is different at Wildlife Wonders, and you never know what you’re going to be lucky enough to witness on a tour ✨ Our emus, koalas, pademelons and kangaroos are just some of the amazing Australian wildlife in the sanctuary!
28/05/2026
Calling all Year 10 students! Are you dreaming of a career in wildlife conservation? 🌱 Stop wondering what it’s like and come experience it for yourself.
Date: Monday 17 August 2026
Duration: 1 day, 9am - 3pm
Cost: $49 per student
Who for: This experience is for any individual year 10 student interested in conservation, science and wildlife.
Our Wild Science Experience day is an individual, work-experience style program designed specifically for Year 10s. This isn’t just a walk in the forest; it’s a day in the life of a conservationist.
Working alongside our team, you’ll dive into the real-world science that keeps our wild lives thriving.
🌿Learn about local biodiversity, wildlife monitoring and habitat restoration
🌿Get involved in hands-on conservation, fieldwork activities
🌿Meet members of the Wildlife Wonders and Conservation Ecology Centre teams
Spaces for students are limited. Visit the link in our bio for more information and how to book your spot. Alternatively you can give us a ring on (03) 7046 1664.
Some very special joey action happening in the sanctuary at the moment! This is a rufous-bellied pademelon, with a big baby on board 🥰
There is something magic about the Sanctuary in autumn. The air gets a little crisper, and we are treated to some truly golden sunsets that transform the forest canopy. It’s a beautiful time to watch the seasonal shifts take place as the landscape prepares for the cooler months ahead 💚
Sometimes you gotta work extra hard for the best reward!
Koalas are folivores - they only eat leaves, specifically eucalypt leaves. Eucalypt leaves are very fibrous, and the eucalyptus oil in them is highly toxic to most animals, so koalas have a keen sense of smell that helps them choose the most nutrient rich and least toxic leaves. To access these leaves, koalas sometimes show off their acrobatic prowess!
| Monday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 9:30am - 5pm |