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Dingo Experience at Maru Koala and Animal Park, Victoria - Melbourne

Dingo Experience at Maru Koala and Animal Park, Victoria

Grantvilleeasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

15–20 minutes

Fitness Level

Suitable for most visitors aged 6 and up; minimal physical exertion required.

Overview

Step inside the world of the Australian dingo with Maru Koala and Animal Park’s intimate Dingo Experience. Learn about conservation while interacting safely with these intelligent native canines.

Grantville, Victoria

Dingo Experience

Starting at $55 | 12:00noon daily

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Adventure Photos

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About This Adventure

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Australian dingoes with this unique experience! Enter their habitat, interact with these intelligent animals, and learn about their conservation. With only eight participants per session, enjoy personalized attention from keepers while capturing unforgettable moments through photos. A truly memorable encounter awaits!

Dingo Experience - If you want to see the Australian dingo at its best, and learn about this misunderstood species then this experience is for you!


Rates

Dingo Experience - $55 per person Dingo Experience for a Group of 2 - $100 Dingo Experience for a Group of 4 - $195

Ages (6+ years)

Children aged 6-12 years must be accompanied by an adult who is paying to do the same experience.

Schedule

12:00noon Daily, 15-20 mins

About

If you want to see the Australian dingo at its best, and learn about this misunderstood species then this experience is for you! In this unique experience you will have the opportunity to exclusively enter our Dingo habitat and interact with some of our dingoes. Join our keepers to learn about the species, their threats, conservation status and how you can help while interacting with these intelligent animals. The dingoes will be free to roam around and choose to approach you and you can take as many photos as you like to capture this special moment. Supervised touching of the animals will be allowed if the dingo chooses that interaction. The keepers will educate you on each Dingo by name and character as you immerse yourself in their habitat while allowing time for you to enjoy this special experience.

You can take as many photos as you like on your own devices.

This experience is limited to 8 people per session.

Please Note: Entry to the dingo habitat involves a step down. Please advise admissions staff upon arrival if you have limited mobility so we can accommodate you. Please check-in 15 minutes before the scheduled experience time.

NOTE: Animal Interactions are an additional purchase upon Animal Park entry. Please ensure that Maru Entry tickets are purchased in addition to the Dingo Experience.

Other Information

  • All interactions are at the keepers discretion and may be unavailable in extreme weather conditions to ensure the welfare and safety of our animals and visitors. If Maru cancels the experience for any reason, an alternative experience or full refund will be offered.
  • Animals at Maru have the freedom to choose if and how they interact with visitors during experiences, so up close touching and feeding usually occurs but is not guaranteed.
  • All tickets require the Credit/Debit Card along with photo ID and signature of the purchaser, or a valid company email/voucher to be presented upon arrival, otherwise entry will be refused.

Terms & Conditions It is important that you arrive early as the experience will not be delayed and will start at the advertised time. If you are late you will miss out on the experience and refunds will not be provided. Please dress appropriately for the forecast weather on the day. The Keepers have the right to cancel this and all animal experiences due to extreme weather or any other situation they feel may compromise the safety and welfare of the animals and visitors and in that instance a different experience may be offered or a full refund. For safety please wear closed in shoes, no thongs or sandles. If it is raining and the ground wet please be advised that the dingoes may have wet muddy paws that may possibly mark your clothes if they jump up.

Adventure Tips

Arrive Early

Check in at least 15 minutes before your session to ensure a prompt start—late arrivals will miss out without refunds.

Wear Closed Shoes

Closed-toe footwear is mandatory for safety within the dingo habitat; avoid sandals or flip-flops.

Bring Your Camera

Photography is encouraged, so bring your camera or smartphone to capture the unique moments inside the enclosure.

Respect Animal Boundaries

Dingoes choose when and how to interact; touching is only allowed if the animal initiates, ensuring their comfort and safety.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Australian dingoes roaming freely during the experience
  • Native bird species such as magpies and kookaburras around the park

History

Dingoes have inhabited Australia for thousands of years and are vital to Indigenous cultures, yet they face modern conservation challenges.

Conservation

Maru Koala and Animal Park actively supports dingo conservation by educating visitors and participating in regional wildlife protection programs.

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Recommended Gear

Closed-Toe Shoes

Essential

Protects your feet safely while inside the animal enclosure.

Camera or Smartphone

Essential

Capture high-quality photos of dingoes in action.

Sun Protection

Essential

Hat and sunscreen shield you during outdoor time in the habitat.

spring|summer|fall specific

Light Jacket

Keeps you comfortable during cooler weather during visits.

fall|winter|spring specific