Discover a wildlife-filled day at Maru Koala & Animal Park, where family fun and conservation come together. Get ready for engaging animal encounters and outdoor activities that create lasting memories.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4-6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels, no special training required
Wildlife
History
The park was established in the early 2000s to promote native wildlife conservation and children's education.
Conservation
Maru Koala & Animal Park actively participates in local conservation efforts and sustainable practices to protect native species and habitats.
Maru Koala and Animal Park
Discover a wildlife-filled day at Maru Koala & Animal Park, where family fun and conservation come together. Get ready for engaging animal encounters and outdoor activities that create lasting memories.
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.
Location
Grantville, Victoria
Situated in Gippsland, Victoria
Experiences
15 experiences
Keeper-led encounters and activities
Quokka Access
4 / day
Limited to four participants daily
Koala Feeding
Scone & drink
Complimentary at Homestead Bistro
Secure keeper-led koala, quokka, glider and cassowary sessions — limited spots available, book now.
Bring sunscreen and hats
Protect yourself from sun exposure during outdoor animal encounters and walks.
Wear comfortable shoes
Expect to walk around the park, so choose comfortable footwear suitable for outdoor terrain.
Feed kangaroos carefully
Follow staff instructions while feeding to ensure safety for both animals and visitors.
Plan for a full day
Allocate enough time to enjoy all exhibits, keeper talks, and mini-golf activities.
Sun protection (sunscreen, hats)
Protect yourself during outdoor activities at the park.
summer
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for walking around the park comfortably.
Camera or smartphone
Capture memorable moments with native wildlife.
Light backpack
Carry essentials like water, snacks, and personal items.