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Take a walk on the wild side of the Great Ocean Road

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Immerse yourself in the wilds of the Otways at Wildlife Wonders, just 5km outside of Apollo Bay. See koalas doze in the treetops, potoroos and bandicoots forage on the ferny forest floors, and kangaroos hop along the horizon against a spectacular ocean vista.

Every visit will be unique as your conservationist guide takes you on a journey that will reveal something different at every turn, and on every occasion.

All the profits from Wildlife Wonders go directly to the Conservation Ecology Centre, working to conserve the unique Australian plants and animals across the Otways.


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The Experience

The Experience

Wildlife Wonders invites you to the wild side of the Great Ocean Road...

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Our Story

Our Story

Wildlife Wonders is founded by the Conservation Ecology Centre to engage people with nature and to fund critical conservation programs...

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Wildlife Wonders is located 5km south of Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Rd...

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Wild Lives

Wild Lives
  • Sugar gliders

    Sugar gliders

    (Petaurus breviceps)

    These adorable little gliders are in fact possums that have evolved flaps of skin between their legs allowing them to glide up to 90m between trees, changing direction by adjusting this special membrane mid-flight.

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  • Koala

    Koala

    (Phascolarctos cinereus)

    Koalas may look like cute teddy bears, but they actually have quite large claws, can be aggressive if approached, and are more closely related to a wombat than a bear.

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  • Southern Brown Bandicoots

    Southern Brown Bandicoots

    (Isoodon obesulus)

    Another small, grey, ground dwelling mammal about the size of a rabbit, the Southern Brown Bandicoot can best be identified by their long nose, small rounded ears, big bottom, and short tail.

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  • Eastern Grey Kangaroo

    Eastern Grey Kangaroo

    (Macropus giganteus)

    Kangaroos are the biggest animals in the Otways, but what makes them really stand out is the way they move – bouncing across the horizon on their big, strong back legs.

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  • Swamp Wallaby

    Swamp Wallaby

    (Wallabia bicolor)

    If you see something that looks like a small kangaroo, on its own and in more bushy areas, it’s more likely to be a wallaby.

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  • Eastern Bettong

    Eastern Bettong

    (Bettongia gaimardi)

    These small macropods are a yellowish-grey colour, with cream feet and a white belly. They are nocturnal coming out at night-time to feed on fungi, seeds, soil and bugs.

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Wildlife Wonders has a diverse range of books avai Wildlife Wonders has a diverse range of books available to discover in our retail shop - featuring local, indigenous plants and wildlife, inspiring children's books and our very own 'making nest boxes' booklets!

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” - Dr. Seuss

#supportlocal #neveracupofteabigenoughorbooklongenough #bookwormlife📚🐛
It's all happening this weekend in Apollo Bay! Wh It's all happening this weekend in Apollo Bay!

Why not combine your Wildlife Wonders visit with the End of Summer Block Party on Saturday or Tales of the Cape on Sunday - both part of the @apollobayseafoodfestival 

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: https://www.apollobayseafoodfestival.com/

Prickly Moses Handcrafted Beer  @gorbrewhouse  @apollobaydistillery 

#supportlocal #localgin #craftbeer #music
Thank you to everyone who has visited us during ou Thank you to everyone who has visited us during our first few days of operating! We are so excited to be sharing the Otways with you all. 

Over the weekend, we received our first every review on TripAdvisor by Peter from Torquay and we are so grateful! 

"Wildlife Wonders is a remarkably integral ecological education attraction. Offering guided walks by qualified ecologists, extraordinary first class facilities featuring outstanding craftsmanship of local timber both at the centre and on the walking track. We saw koalas, rosellas, red necked wallabies, parrots, brilliant coastal panoramic views and were enthralled by the displays at the interpretive centre."

If you haven't yet planned your visit, you can hop onto our website for our special opening offer. Our friendly staff look forward to welcoming you soon!

https://wildlifewonders.org.au/

https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g261654-d21361360-Reviews-Wildlife_Wonders-Apollo_Bay_Victoria.html
@bayleafcafeapollobay at @wildlifewondersaus is a @bayleafcafeapollobay at @wildlifewondersaus is a dog friendly cafe. So, if you are stopping by for a coffee and cake or for some lunch, you are very welcome to bring your four legged friend! 🐕🥰

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Wildlife Wonders
475 Great Ocean Road
Apollo Bay
Victoria 3233
ph: 1300 099467
info@wildlifewonders.org.au

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We acknowledge the Gadubanud as the traditional owners of the country on which Wildlife Wonders is based – and we recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging.