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

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

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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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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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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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