Is the workshop appropriate for young children?

The workshop is primarily designed for teenagers and adults, but younger children may participate depending on their interest and stamina.

What should I bring to the workshop?

Bring sun protection, a water bottle, comfortable clothing, and closed-toe shoes.

Are there dietary options for lunch?

Yes, the park offers catered lunch options, including vegetarian choices.

Do I need prior experience with animals?

No prior experience is needed; guide staff will provide all instructions.

Can I see all animals after the workshop?

Absolutely, the park is open for further exploration after your workshop session.

How long in advance should I book?

It's recommended to book at least a few weeks ahead, especially during peak season.

Wildlife Education & Activities at Maru Koala and Animal Park

Located in the heart of Queensland, Australia, Maru Koala and Animal Park offers an engaging and hands-on wildlife experience perfect for animal lovers and families alike. Known for its friendly koalas, kangaroos, and diverse native species, the park provides a memorable setting where visitors can connect with Australia's unique fauna. One of its standout offerings, the Animal Enrichment Workshop, invites guests to participate in a meaningful conservation activity that deepens understanding of animal behavior and welfare.

This workshop is designed to be both educational and fun, especially suitable for teenagers and families. Guests work alongside experienced park keepers to create enrichment activities—think puzzle feeders and interactive toys—that promote natural behaviors in the animals. Watching wildlife engage with these enrichments makes for an eye-opening moment, contrasting common zoo encounters with genuine day-in-the-life moments of the park’s residents.

Beyond the workshop, visitors can stroll through the park’s extensive grounds, meeting cuddly koalas, bouncing kangaroos, and a variety of native birds. The park’s landscape is a showcase of native flora, including eucalyptus groves and vibrant native shrubbery, adding to the authentic Australian setting. The experience is capped with a catered lunch, providing a perfect chance to relax and swap stories about the animals.

Maru Koala and Animal Park’s commitment to animal welfare and conservation makes it one of Queensland’s standout wildlife destinations. It’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn about Australian wildlife while actively contributing to their care and preservation. Whether you're celebrating a birthday or simply seeking an immersive wildlife activity, this workshop offers a meaningful connection to Australia’s unique animals.

About Maru Koala and Animal Park

Maru Koala and Animal Park in Grantville, Victoria, is a wildlife park offering hands-on animal encounters, keeper-led experiences, and family attractions. The park features a range of wildlife interactions including koalas, quokkas, gliders, cassowaries, pythons, shingleback and blue-tongue lizards, echidnas and dingoes. Visitors can book focused experiences such as Meet a Koala, Koala Feeding Experience, Quokka Experience (limited to four participants daily), Glider Experience, Cassowary Experience and Meet a Snake or Meet a Lizard sessions.

Maru also hosts specialist activities and events: an Animal Enrichment Workshop for teenagers that includes a catered lunch and supervised creation of enrichment items; Maru Birthday Party packages with exclusive park access and mini-golf; and general admission options like Maru Entry Ticket and Maru Entry Voucher. Pirate Pete's Mini-Golf and the Homestead Bistro are on-site, and the Koala Feeding Experience includes a complimentary scone and drink at the Homestead Bistro.

Keeper-led sessions take place in dedicated viewing or private areas, offering close observation of animal training and behaviour under staff supervision. The park emphasises education and conservation messaging through guided encounters with keepers. All visitor experiences are scheduled and require booking to manage animal welfare and participant numbers. Maru Koala and Animal Park serves visitors to Gippsland and wider Victoria seeking authentic Australian wildlife encounters in a controlled, keeper-supervised setting. Many experiences include photography opportunities, with the Meet a Koala offering unlimited photos during the session. The Cassowary Experience takes place in a private keeper area and can include close observation and possible hand-feeding safely.