Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

About Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

Moonlit Sanctuary is a conservation wildlife park at Tyabb on the northern Mornington Peninsula, specialising in threatened Australian native species including eastern quolls, bettongs, brush-tailed phascogales, koalas, and little penguins. The park operates a captive breeding programme for several species listed under the EPBC Act. Its flagship offering is the guided Twilight Tour, a nocturnal walk held after dark when the resident animals are most active and accessible.

What they are good at

Delivering close-contact encounters with Australian native animals, particularly nocturnal species that most visitors never see in the wild. The guided format ensures guests understand the conservation context behind what they are seeing. Strong for families with children aged 4 and above, school groups, and international visitors experiencing species like quolls and phascogales for the first time.

Not suited for

Guests expecting a large zoo-scale experience with many species and free-roaming exploration. Self-directed visitors who prefer to explore without a guide. Groups wanting a wildlife show format without the conservation emphasis.