Maru Koala and Animal Park

Maru Koala and Animal Park is located on the Bass Highway, Victoria, Australia and is a must do for charming wildlife lovers and adventure seekers. Just a short drive from Phillip Island, this family run park features native Australian animals. Maru Koala and Animal Park is a must visit for anyone wanting to experience amazing Australian wildlife through animal encounters and activities.

Maru Koala’s Native Australian Animals

Many native Australian animals call the Maru Koala and Animal Park home. You can see some of Australia’s most unique animals such as koalas, dingoes, wombats and more. Plus rare albino kangaroos and other albinos in the park. You can see these beautiful animals up close in their natural environments making it educational and fun.
Experience unforgettable day tours from Melbourne to Maru Koala and Animal Park. Witness unique Australian animals like wombats, dingoes, and more in their natural habitats.

Animals & Experiences

Hold A Snake

Thrill seekers can get their adrenaline pumping by holding a python snake at Maru Koala and Animal Park. Animal handlers supervise guests interacting with the snakes safely during this experience, which is not only fun but also educational.

Cuddle A Koala

One of the most popular activities in the park is cuddling koalas. Koalas are cute and gentle, and visitors can have photo sessions with professional photographers and feed them under the guidance of experienced keepers during koala feeding experiences.

Hand Feed Kangaroos

Another popular activity is hand feeding kangaroos. Friendly baby kangaroos as well as other Aussie animals in the park will come up to visitors to be hand fed. This is a unique and fun opportunity to get up close to these Aussie icons.

Dingo Encounter

Don’t miss the dingo encounter for a wild time. Dingoes are Australia’s native wild dogs, and you can observe them and get up close and personal with them. This will give visitors an insight into the lives of these amazing animals.

Things To Do At Maru Wildlife Park

Pirate Festival

Maru Koala and Animal Park holds a Pirate Festival every year. It’s a family friendly event with life size pirate displays and activities. The festival is fun for all ages with pirate games and performances. Adventure and entertainment combined makes it a day to remember for everyone.

Pirate Pete’s Mini-Golf

You can also visit Pirate Pete’s Mini-Golf in the park for more fun. Kids and adults love this course because it’s full of adventure holes and has life-sized pirate statues. It’s challenging and fun for all skill levels and has seating for players of all ages.

Volunteering

Maru Koala and Animal Park offers volunteering opportunities if you want to give back. Volunteering is important to support the park’s mission to provide animal care and education. Volunteers will have the opportunity to contribute to animal welfare and get hands on experience with Aussie animals themselves.

Sheep Shearing

Get a taste of the outback with sheep shearing demonstrations. The park’s traditional techniques will give you an insight into the wool industry and a unique cultural experience.

Bistro

The bistro in the park is where you can grab a bite to eat after a day of exploring—the perfect place to relax, refuel and try some Aussie food and snacks on the menu.