Canonical: https://peninsulainsider.com.au/tour/operators/moonlit-sanctuary/ Publisher: Peninsula Insider Published: unknown Modified: 2026-04-30 Format: public main text, generated from the canonical page; imagery and interactive controls omitted. Dates and caveats below retain their page meaning; this format is not a new fact check. Tours Activity Specialist # Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park Moonlit Sanctuary is a conservation wildlife park at Pearcedale, 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. - Photo · Two Palms Australia, courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Two Palms Australia, courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Two Palms Australia, courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Two Palms Australia, courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Two Palms Australia, courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Two Palms Australia, courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Two Palms Australia, courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Two Palms Australia, courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Two Palms Australia, courtesy of Visit Victoria 1 of 9 1 / 9 A Moonlit Sanctuary keeper in a red vest points skyward as a pink and white galah lifts off from her hand Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, Mornington Peninsula. Photo · Two Palms Australia, courtesy of Visit Victoria ## About Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park Moonlit Sanctuary is a conservation wildlife park at Pearcedale, 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. Photo · Two Palms Australia, courtesy of Visit Victoria ### 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. ### Visit Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park directly Pricing, seasonal departures, and group bookings are managed on the operator's own website. [Visit Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park →]() Tours by Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park ## 1 tour listed Under 2 hours Families ### [Moonlit Sanctuary Twilight Tour]() by [Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park]() The Moonlit Sanctuary Twilight Tour is a guided nocturnal walk through the park after dark, timed to coincide with wh... [Read notes →]() Related ## Other ways to explore the Peninsula ### [All operators]() Compare every tour operator we have assessed on the Peninsula. [Browse operators →]() ### [Tour packages]() Curated multi-experience Peninsula weekends with an anchor stay recommendation. [Browse packages →]() Something wrong on this page, or is this your business? [Tell us what to fix]() and you get a case reference back. corrections@peninsulainsider.com.au reaches the same desk. ## The Insider Note The Peninsula worth knowing. An occasional email. What's on, where we'd go and what's worth knowing next. Independent editorial. Sent when there is something worth knowing. Unsubscribe any time [Privacy]()