Moonlit Sanctuary: A conservation park working to save endangered species while offering visitors unique experiences with Australian native animals. This site is used to update our professional colleagues and associates with relevant news about Moonlit Sanctuary. To this end there will be a monthly update covering topics such as new animals and exhibits, new and improved visitor facilities and and new marketing initiatives. Because your time is precious the updates will be brief and kept relevant.. Cute animal photos and interesting animal news can be found on our Facebook page, which we update two or three times a week. Winner of: * Premiers Sustainability Award for Environmental Preservation 2017 * Victorian Tourism Awards in Ecotourism 2010, 2014. 2018, 2019 and 2021. * Victorian Tourism Award for Tourist Attraction 2018. * South-east Melbourne Small Business of the Year 2012 * City of Casey Tourism Business of the Year 2011 * Sustainable Cities award for Preservation of the Environment 2009 * 10 ha of bushland * feeding kangaroos and wallabies * cuddle koalas * hands on animal encounters * 0ver 70 species of mammal, birds, reptiles, frogs and insects. * Free ranging animals and large natural enclosures * Inspired by the work of famous British conservationist Gerald Durrell, * Magical evening tours * Daily animal presentations and keeper talks * Cafe and Gift Shop * Catered functions * Student groups * Educational programs for all levels. * 50 minutes south-east of central Melbourne