1 / 3Maru Koala and Animal Park
π Grantville, VIC
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Family-run wildlife park in Grantville with free-roaming kangaroos, koalas, wombats, wallabies, and reptiles. Includes Pirate Pete's 18-hole mini-golf and the Homestead Bistro. Popular Phillip Island stopover.
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Best for families with children who want direct animal contact rather than behind-glass zoo viewing. Morning visits find kangaroos more active; afternoon arrivals often encounter animals sheltering from heat. The kangaroo encounter is the centrepiece - feed bags are available at entry. Add mini-golf for a longer stay.
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Tahaseen Taj
10 months ago
βVisited Maru Koala & Animal Park again after nearly 10 years, and the difference was noticeable. Earlier, there was a wide variety of active kangaroos and the park felt more lively. This time, there were hardly around 10 kangaroos, and most were just sleeping. The Tasmanian devil was the only animal that felt energetic, running around and engaging. Most of the other animals were sitting or inactive. Overall, it wasnβt what we expected based on our previous visit. An average experience this timeβ
Philip Yap Chen Po
11 months ago
βCame on Sunday @ 1pm. Paid $35 for the entrance. Extra $3 for the feeding. Extra $$$ needed to have close up with koala. In the end, all the kangaroos are hiding and sleeping. Empty field. (You might have to beg kangaroos to come feed on your snacks). If you are lucky, 1 kangaroo might walk over from sleep. Toilets are well maintained, clean and beautiful. Staff are nice.β
Paul Wu
a year ago
β2025/10 Maru Koala and Animal Park The Maru Koala and Animal Park is a popular wildlife park located in Grantville, Victoria, on the way to Phillip Island. It offers visitors the chance to get close to some of Australiaβs most iconic animals, including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and emus. Visitors can hand-feed kangaroos, take photos with koalas, and learn about Australian wildlife through keeper talks and shows. The park also features a mini golf course and a cafΓ©, making it a great stop for families and tourists exploring the region. Maru Koala and Animal Park focuses on wildlife conservation and education, helping visitors understand the importance of protecting Australiaβs native animals and their habitats.β
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Based on Google review tagsKangaroos
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Mini golf
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Feeding kangaroos
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Koalas
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Dingos
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Overview
Maru sits in Grantville, an easy stop en route to Phillip Island. Visitors can hand-feed kangaroos and touch wallabies and wombats roaming open enclosures. Keeper talks and animal presentations run daily. Premium experiences include close-up koala encounters and reptile handling sessions (booked separately). Pirate Pete's 18-hole mini-golf features life-size pirate figures. The Homestead Bistro serves meals on-site. Pram-friendly paths and free parking are available.


