Wildlife parks in Melbourne, VIC

Best Wildlife Parks Near Melbourne

If you’re looking for an adventurous and fun day out, Amazed offers a great range of wildlife park experiences. If you don’t know which wildlife park to pick, we have curated a list of some of the most popular spots! Escape the hustle and bustle of Melbourne and immerse yourself in Australian wildlife. 

Melbourne Wildlife Park Experiences 

Our range of wildlife park experiences is the perfect gift idea for someone who loves to explore the great outdoors and native Australian wildlife. They will be truly blown away by how thoughtful and unique these experiences are! From Healesville Animal Sanctuary to the penguin parade on the shores of Phillip Island, these packages are designed to take care of everything, including park fees and activities. 

Phillip Island Penguin Parade 

Discover the famed little penguins of Phillip Island! This tour truly highlights Victoria’s wildlife and makes an unbelievable day out. Once on the island, our experience partners take visitors to a wildlife park where you will get to see a range of Australian native animals. Species on display include koalas, echidnas, cassowaries and kangaroos. The experience then continues at the Penguin Parade, where you’ll enjoy a sunset viewing of the little penguins returning home to their burrows after a day out on the water.

Healesville Animal Sanctuary 

Healesville is a beloved animal sanctuary that emphasises real-world learning experiences and showcases wildlife from Australia and around the world. The knowledgable zookeepers and staff take pride in telling stories about each animal and its personality and strive to boost the connection between humans and wildlife. Amazed has unique experiences at this incredible sanctuary, including a workshop with a Zoo Teacher and access to educational workshops. 

Spread across 70 acres of lush bushland, the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary is home to some of Australia’s unique and endearing wildlife, including koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, dingoes, birds of prey and platypus. The sanctuary is also home to the Australian Wildlife Centre, a hospital which treats more than 2000 sick and injured native animals every year. Your patronage helps support the vital work the sanctuary and centre do to help our furry friends big and small. 

Discover even more fabulous wildlife parks and plenty of other animal encounters in Melbourne from the Amazed range of experiences!