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Maru Koala and Animal Park

πŸ“ Grantville, VIC

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β˜…4.3(3,871 Google reviews)πŸ’°$14-$33πŸ‘ΆAll ages

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.

βœ“ Free-roaming kangaroosβœ“ Koala encountersβœ“ Hands-on animal feedingβœ“ Animals inactive in afternoonsβœ“ Clean facilities

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

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.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Visit in the morning when kangaroos are active and moving around the open enclosure
⏰Pick up an animal feed bag at entry - it significantly improves the kangaroo interaction
🎟️Book the premium koala encounter separately if that is the main drawcard for your group
πŸš—Pirate Pete's mini-golf adds a solid extra activity for school-aged kids after the animal circuit

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Tahaseen Taj

10 months ago

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β€œVisited 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 wasn’t what we expected based on our previous visit. An average experience this time”

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Philip Yap Chen Po

11 months ago

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β€œCame 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.”

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Paul Wu

a year ago

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β€œ2025/10 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 Australia’s 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 Australia’s native animals and their habitats.”

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Kangaroos

758 reviews

Mini golf

250 reviews

Feeding kangaroos

177 reviews

Koalas

124 reviews

Dingos

112 reviews

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.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday09:30-17:30
Tuesday09:30-17:30
Wednesday09:30-17:30
Thursday09:30-17:30
Friday09:30-17:30
Saturday09:30-17:30
Sunday09:30-17:30
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