Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park grew out of the childhood dreams of Chief Ranger Michael Johnson. Inspired by the British naturalist Gerald Durrell, he imagined a place where people could experience the rare and unusual animals that once roamed the Australian bush.

Moonlit Sanctuary is that place. Opened September 2001 Size 25 acres or 10 hectares Development of the Sanctuary commenced in December 1998, and entailed:

• Construction of a modern, environmentally sensitive visitors centre.
• Planting of over 10,000 native Australian trees and plants.
• Construction of a 2 acre wetland with lake and water bird habitats.
• Construction of over 30 animal enclosures and support facilities.

Moonlit Sanctuary is located 50 minutes from central Melbourne at the top of the Mornington Peninsula, and on the way to Phillip Island.