Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park
Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park
4.5
Monday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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The Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park offers a unique opportunity to experience Australian Wildlife in an interactive and natural way. Take the time to hand-feed our friendly kangaroos, wallabies, emu and deer in our large petting section. Then take a walk around the sanctuary to observe more animals in a free range environment.The park is located 20 minutes from the Twelve Apostles. Allocate at least 30 minutes for your visit.Admission prices:adults $22.00, Concession $17.00, Child $10.00, Family $55.00
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Blair H
3 contributions
Mar 2020
Visited this park 12 years ago, was great. Lots of animals of different types. Lovely birds in the flight avaries, and native birds flying everywhere.
Took the family back , saying they were going to love it. How wrong could I be !
New owners, now an uncared for, unloved dump. Very few animals, no birds whatsoever, apart from the emus. Totally rundown and overgrown. A dirty flyblown property that shouldn't be allowed a license to operate.
I spoke to the owner regarding my concerns, he replied that he doesn't like to see things confined, . If that's the case why keep anything at all.
It appears to me that it is just a little revenue earner to the owners, pay your money and too bad what you get. My advice would be sell it, or get off your lazy backsides and do some extremely overdue maintenance and tidy the place up, and get rid of the flies..
Took the family back , saying they were going to love it. How wrong could I be !
New owners, now an uncared for, unloved dump. Very few animals, no birds whatsoever, apart from the emus. Totally rundown and overgrown. A dirty flyblown property that shouldn't be allowed a license to operate.
I spoke to the owner regarding my concerns, he replied that he doesn't like to see things confined, . If that's the case why keep anything at all.
It appears to me that it is just a little revenue earner to the owners, pay your money and too bad what you get. My advice would be sell it, or get off your lazy backsides and do some extremely overdue maintenance and tidy the place up, and get rid of the flies..
Written March 21, 2020
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JohnSB3
Wellington, New Zealand745 contributions
Jan 2020
We called in for lunch after visiting the 12 Apostles. Debated whether to go into the park to see the dingoes and other wildlife and decided against it. We had the vegetable soup which was pumpkin and lentil and nice enough as these things go. It came with some toast – pretty ordinary standard from the supermarket bread. In an eco-friendly, organic, vegetarian facility I was a bit surprised at that. The real drawback to the place is the flies: they were numerous and their attention to us and our food was unrelenting. I asked if there were some spray or other device to prevent them from settling. There wasn’t. It’s the season, the lady at the counter said. Musn’t interfere with nature I guess, although I was willing to make an exception for bush flies.
Written January 12, 2020
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kendraschreiner
Aloha, OR45 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
This was a fantastic full-day tour. It was a small group of 11 with Lizzy as our guide. She was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The drive was fantastic. We saw koalas in their natural habitat, had a beautiful walk in a rain forest and coffee and cookies in the national park. This was all capped off by going to see the 12 Apostles and Shipwreck Beach. This was amazing!
Written February 12, 2020
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Nuala
Perth, Australia14 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
What a place. What a wonderful experience. Our family loved learning about all the animals scattered around the expansive grounds and being up close to dingos!! The older ones loved a good back scratch. Coffee and smoothies were delicious. Also incredibly impressed by their sustainable life. Thanks Joe and family.
Written January 14, 2023
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littlejohn
Houston4,650 contributions
Mar 2020
We were the only ones there so that was nice! The animals were great. I do think the kangas are getting a little chunky from just laying around and could use some activity. Still cute though of course. One of the deer came up and let us feed it so that was nice.
We spent a couple of hours walking the trail and saw everything.
We spent a couple of hours walking the trail and saw everything.
Written March 14, 2020
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Noosamummy
Tewantin, Australia33 contributions
Jan 2014
Paid our reasonable fee after being told there are no koalas at the park. The kids needed a break so we stopped there. Most zoos you would see keepers changing feeds or attending to the animals in one way or another. It seems like a few backpackers have just decided to buy the zoo and try and run it. They seen totally out of their depth. The poor wombat had the worst enclosure with wire all
Showing where he has been digging and the most filthy water to drink. The guinea pigs water was just as bad. The area where you can eat had bins overflowing. There were lots of signs as to how they are intending to improve it. I'm not sure how long they have been there but it looks like it needs some better management. Priority should be the animals and the care for them. Left there a bit sad for the animals.
Showing where he has been digging and the most filthy water to drink. The guinea pigs water was just as bad. The area where you can eat had bins overflowing. There were lots of signs as to how they are intending to improve it. I'm not sure how long they have been there but it looks like it needs some better management. Priority should be the animals and the care for them. Left there a bit sad for the animals.
Written January 16, 2014
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Dennis M
Reutlingen, Germany6 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
This is definitely the place to go to see some native (and many other) animals. All animals, especially the deer and kangaroos are extremely tame and do not mind being petted and fed.
You will have a lot of time on your own since there are not many crowds. I would really recommend this!
If you have the time, do the dingo experience, you will never ever come up so close to dingos again!!!
You will have a lot of time on your own since there are not many crowds. I would really recommend this!
If you have the time, do the dingo experience, you will never ever come up so close to dingos again!!!
Written March 24, 2014
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blackrock2016
Invercargill, New Zealand25 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Having read many glowing reports , on TripAdvisor, regarding this place as a " must see" part of the journey , while driving from Melbourne to Adelaide, we arranged our schedule so that we wouldn't miss this " Little Gem."
WHAT A LET DOWN.!!!!!!!!!!! When we arrived, Well within the advertised hours of opening, they were closing early, We explained to the, off hand, staff member that we had made time, and travelled out of our way, to visit their establishment, and he relented, saying that he'd give us half an hour, Still full price however.
Well !!! half an hour was more than enough. What a sad, rundown place. More like someone's backyard animal collection housed in very amateurish enclosures. I am intrigued by the positive comments made about this place. I can't really think of anything positive to say about this establishment. A real mickey mouse outfit. Shabby , rundown and poorly maintained.
Do yourself a favour !!!!! Give this sorry place a miss !!!!!
WHAT A LET DOWN.!!!!!!!!!!! When we arrived, Well within the advertised hours of opening, they were closing early, We explained to the, off hand, staff member that we had made time, and travelled out of our way, to visit their establishment, and he relented, saying that he'd give us half an hour, Still full price however.
Well !!! half an hour was more than enough. What a sad, rundown place. More like someone's backyard animal collection housed in very amateurish enclosures. I am intrigued by the positive comments made about this place. I can't really think of anything positive to say about this establishment. A real mickey mouse outfit. Shabby , rundown and poorly maintained.
Do yourself a favour !!!!! Give this sorry place a miss !!!!!
Written August 10, 2017
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Doctor_Robert_Pope
Welwyn Garden City, UK8 contributions
Mar 2014 • Couples
As many reviewers have pointed out, this park is by no means the finished article, but has a lovely feel. The birds they have are rescued birds that are unable to be released, so no guilt about seeing beautiful birds in fairly big aviaries. The animals seem well fed and happy and show no signs of stereotypical/repetitive behaviours as far as I could see (I'm a vet as well). No, they don't have koalas, but there are rightly rules in place in the appropriate housing of these to allow these animals to be kept that the owner is trying to meet. Her is a very spiritual guy and the park is centered on an idea of positive energy, and he has designs on establishing a healing/meditation/yoga retreat in the grounds, which would be unique in my experience. If you like to connect with animals in a peaceful (you can really feel it) environment, then come here. If you want a super-polished experience, go to Melbourne Zoo. Each to their own, but I preferred this and with more people visiting and providing support, the environment for the animals will only improve.
Written March 14, 2014
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Franc
2 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Very run down neglected Park. Not worth the money paid to visit. Just sad empty paddocks and obviously someone taking advantage of tourists, trying to make money from their own backyard animals, very disappointing, would not recommend. I feel people should be made aware before paying.
Written February 25, 2019
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I feel like people must have been adding false positive reviews for the great ocean road wildlife park. We visited this and it was very poor and did not match many of the positive review descriptions. Can I report this to trip advisor? I found this misleading.
Written February 26, 2019
I felt it was a very average place. The entry fee was very high for seeing a few very common animals.
Written March 8, 2019
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