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Experience the best of Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park Night Tour

Immerse in Victoria's top wildlife park, meet incredible native animals up close, from kangaroos and koalas to endangered species.
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Slide 1 of 5, Visitor taking selfie with koala at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park.
Visitor taking selfie with koala at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park.
Kangaroo at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park, Australia.
Koala at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park in Australia.
Possum on a hand at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park.
Visitors feeding kangaroos at Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, Melbourne.

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park Admission Tickets

Explore at your pace

  • As you wander along our Wallaby Walk, enjoy the opportunity to personally feed kangaroos and wallabies by hand.

  • Observe the clever antics of native wildlife in a 20-minute display at our Show Arena while gaining insights into wildlife conservation.

  • Observe animals like dingoes, barn owls, barking owls, cockatoos, and tawny frogmouths as they engage in training sessions such as climbing or flying from point to point.

  • The lush bush-land is littered with kangaroos, wallabies, and pademelons.

  • Notice and take pictures with over 60 species that call this park their home.

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  • As you wander along our Wallaby Walk, enjoy the opportunity to personally feed kangaroos and wallabies by hand.

  • Observe the clever antics of native wildlife in a 20-minute display at our Show Arena while gaining insights into wildlife conservation.

  • Observe animals like dingoes, barn owls, barking owls, cockatoos, and tawny frogmouths as they engage in training sessions such as climbing or flying from point to point.

  • The lush bush-land is littered with kangaroos, wallabies, and pademelons.

  • Notice and take pictures with over 60 species that call this park their home.

from
AU$34
Slide 1 of 15, Colorful beach huts on Brighton Beach, part of the Phillip Island Tour.
Colorful beach huts on Brighton Beach, part of the Phillip Island Tour.
Koala with animal handler at Moonlit Sanctuary, part of Phillip Island Tour.
Young woman feeding a kangaroo fruit from her hand in an outdoor setting.
Seals resting on rocky shore at Seal Rocks, Phillip Island.
Visitors watching penguins on the beach during the Phillip Island Penguin Parade tour.
Penguins gathering on the beach during the Phillip Island penguin parade.
Tourist feeding wallabies at Moonlit Sanctuary, Phillip Island Tour.
Koala sitting on a branch at Moonlit Sanctuary, part of the Phillip Island Tour.
Animal handler with owl at Moonlit Sanctuary, Phillip Island Tour.
Visitors with a koala at Moonlit Sanctuary, Australia.
Tourists enjoying the scenic view at Nobbies, Phillip Island.
Girl watching penguin parade on Phillip Island tour.
Penguins walking on sand during the Phillip Island penguin parade tour.
Tourists wearing penguin hats on a coach to Phillip Island.
Tourist boarding coach at Tirana airport for Adventure Waterpark Desaru trip.

From Melbourne: Brighton Beach, Moonlit Sanctuary & Phillip Island Day Trip with Penguin Parade

10 hrs
2 more

  • Depart from Melbourne for a day tour of Philip Island and head to Brighton Beach, where the vibrant beach huts are a must-see

  • Journey through Melbourne’s suburbs to Moonlit Sanctuary for a unique Australian wildlife experience as you meet kangaroos, koalas, and more.

  • Visit Point Grant and The Nobbies to enjoy stunning views of Westernport Bay. Don't miss Seal Rocks – home to Australia's largest fur seal colony!

  • Go to Phillip Island Penguin Parade where you can hundreds of the world's smallest penguins waddle ashore after a day of fishing at sea.

  • Upgrade your ticket to include a Penguins Plus or Underground Viewing Experience and enjoy the parade from a prime vantage point.

  • Fun fact: Penguins at Philip Island are called “fairy penguins”. They just weigh 1kg making them the smallest penguin species in the world.

More details

  • Depart from Melbourne for a day tour of Philip Island and head to Brighton Beach, where the vibrant beach huts are a must-see

  • Journey through Melbourne’s suburbs to Moonlit Sanctuary for a unique Australian wildlife experience as you meet kangaroos, koalas, and more.

  • Visit Point Grant and The Nobbies to enjoy stunning views of Westernport Bay. Don't miss Seal Rocks – home to Australia's largest fur seal colony!

  • Go to Phillip Island Penguin Parade where you can hundreds of the world's smallest penguins waddle ashore after a day of fishing at sea.

  • Upgrade your ticket to include a Penguins Plus or Underground Viewing Experience and enjoy the parade from a prime vantage point.

  • Fun fact: Penguins at Philip Island are called “fairy penguins”. They just weigh 1kg making them the smallest penguin species in the world.

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AU$175

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Pre-book for weekends, school holidays, and selected evenings. Night tours run in fixed after-dark time slots and are operated as small-group guided walks.

Check inclusions carefully before booking. The Night Tour includes after-hours entry, a live wildlife guide, and spotlighting, but transport, food, and standard daytime encounters are not included unless a bundle says so.

Do not assume daytime admission is included. The research notes that general daytime entry is usually separate from the Night Tour.

Arrive 20–30 minutes early. The research-backed FAQ recommends extra time for ticket checks, restrooms, and assembling at the meeting point because tours start promptly.

Choose this product if you want live guide commentary throughout. Daytime admission is mostly self-guided with keeper talks at scheduled times, while the Night Tour is guide-led for the full walk.

If you do not drive, compare products carefully. Full-day Melbourne combo tours solve transport, but they are different experiences and often allow only about 60–90 minutes at Moonlit Sanctuary itself.

Avoid relying on public transport for an easy late return. Getting there requires a train to Frankston or Cranbourne and then a taxi or ride-share, with no direct bus to the gate.

There is no formal skip-the-line ticket. Pre-booking mainly secures your place and may save a few minutes at the front desk, but everyone still uses the same main entry and ticket scan.

Wear closed shoes and bring warm layers plus insect repellent. The route is outdoors, many paths are gravel or dirt, and visitor reviews often mention mosquitoes on night tours.

About Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park

Lantern-lit small-group walking is the main difference here. Instead of a self-guided zoo visit, the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park Night Tour follows a guide through naturalistic nocturnal habitats where animals are more active after dark. The quieter format gives you more interpretation and better chances of seeing species like sugar gliders, spotted-tailed quolls, and tawny frogmouths at night.

Did you know?

Night tour start times adjust with sunset, so the same experience can begin at different times through the year.

The Night Tour typically lasts about 1.5–2 hours, while a daytime visit to Moonlit Sanctuary usually takes about 2–4 hours.

Guides use lanterns and spotlights rather than floodlighting, a setup the research describes as minimally disruptive to nocturnal species.

Spotted-tailed quolls highlighted on the route are a threatened species and are rarely seen active during the day.

Tawny frogmouths featured on night-focused visits are often mistaken for owls, even though the research lists them separately.

Why visit Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Park?

Spot Quolls, Gliders, and Bettongs Active

The night tour is built around species that are less visible in daylight. Guides use spotlights to help you pick out spotted-tailed quolls, sugar gliders, bettongs, and owls as they move through naturalistic habitats after dark.

Small-Group Walk with a Wildlife Guide

Each tour is led by a live wildlife guide from start to finish. Instead of exploring alone, you follow a structured route and get commentary on animal behaviour, rescue stories, and conservation challenges as sightings appear.

Lanterns and Spotlights, Not Floodlights

The sanctuary uses lanterns and spotlights rather than floodlighting. That keeps the route darker and better suited to nocturnal viewing while guides point out subtle movement in trees, enclosures, and undergrowth.

1.5–2 Hours Focused on Night Wildlife

The guided walk typically lasts about 1.5–2 hours, making it a focused evening experience rather than a full-night commitment. Because it runs in a specific after-hours slot, it works well as a dedicated night activity or alongside a daytime sanctuary visit booked separately.

Bushland Setting Quieter Than Day Visits

By late afternoon and after dark, the park becomes quieter than it is during busier daytime periods. Reviews and official descriptions consistently frame Moonlit as a more intimate, bushland-style wildlife experience than a large city zoo, which suits slow walking and close-up photography.

Plan your visit

Main Entrance / Visitor Entrance

Located directly off the Moonlit Sanctuary car park at 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Road, Pearcedale, this is the only public entrance for night tour guests. The ticket office, front desk, and gift shop sit beside the gate, and third-party vouchers are usually checked here before entry is confirmed. The approach from the car park is flat and step-free, which helps with prams and wheelchairs, although some paths inside the park are gravel or dirt and can be harder after rain. Queues are usually short, but they can build during school holidays or when coaches arrive together. Road signage to the sanctuary is clear, and the entrance is close to the parking area.

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