5 great animal encounters in Victoria
Phillip Island Penguin Parade
The penguin parade is one of Australia’s most popular tourist attractions. Seeing so many fairy penguins return from the sea at sunset and waddle up the beach to their borrows in the sand dunes is simply adorable. You can observe them from a viewing platform, or if you’re looking for something a little more personalised, Phillip Island Nature Parks also offers eco-tours for small groups, where you're taken to a secluded beach to watch the penguins.
Magic Moments at Healesville
Healesville Sanctuary lets you enjoy ten minutes with your favourite Aussie animal. It's a magical experience for small children and their families. Spend some time with a koala, kangaroo, echidna, dingo or pythons in a small group.
Meerkat Encounter at Halls Gap Zoo
Get close to some cheeky Meerkats with Halls Gap Zoo’s Meerkat Encounter. You'll have the opportunity to feed these delightful animals. The meerkats climb all over you as they try to eat their meal. An unforgettable experience.
African Safari, Werribee Open Range Zoo
Even though Werribee Open Range Zoo is located only half an hour from Melbourne’s city centre, you'll feel as if you've travelled to Africa. Take an off-road African Safari Tour at the zoo, where you’ll get to drive through the zoo and surround yourself with some of Africa's iconic animals, such as rhinos, giraffes, zebras and antelopes.
Warrook farm, Monomeith
Offering a unique Australian farm experience for families, Warrook Farm in Monomeith runs tours seven days a week. The tour includes sheep shearing, a wagon ride and cow milking. A visit to the baby animal nursery is always a favourite with the kids, and you’ll also see kangaroos and emus at the farm.
BRIANNA PIAZZA
