Phillip Island Wildlife Park

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About

Phillip Island Wildlife Park is a wildlife park in Cowes on Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia.

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Why go

  • The dusk penguin parade is a signature Phillip Island attraction.
  • Hand-feed and pat Red Kangaroos and Parma Wallabies roaming freely around the grounds.

Opening hours

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Monday11:00 – 17:00
Tuesday11:00 – 17:00
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday11:00 – 17:00
Saturday11:00 – 17:00
Sunday11:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

  • Australian birdlifeLook for emus, cassowaries, tawny frogmouths, owls, parrots, cockatoos and birds of prey.
  • Wombats and batsThese are among the Australian animals at the park.

With kids

  • Children can take part in hand-feeding and patting the free-roaming kangaroos and wallabies.

Tips for your visit

  • Each ticket includes one bag of kangaroo food per person.

Know before you go

  • Open Monday, Tuesday and Friday to Sunday, 11:00–17:00.

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History

  1. 1996Phillip Island Wildlife Park was founded.
  2. 2000Animal lovers knitted penguin sweaters after an oil spill threatened penguin habitat.

Interesting facts6

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  1. 60 acres

    The park covers 60 acres.

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  2. 100 species

    It is home to more than 100 species of Australian animals.

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  3. The park is internationally known for its dusk penguin parade.

    Phillip Island Nature Park - Wikipedia
  4. Its natural attractions include Pyramid Rock, Rhyll Inlet, Seal Rocks and Cape Woolamai.

    Phillip Island Nature Park - Wikipedia
  5. The park includes the Koala Conservation Center and Nobbies Center.

    Phillip Island Nature Park - Wikipedia
  6. The Nobbies Center features seals, sharks and dolphins.

    Phillip Island Nature Park - Wikipedia

How to get there

  • 90 minCarDrive about 90 minutes south-east from Melbourne to 2115 Phillip Island Road, Cowes. Free on-site parking is available.
  • BusV/Line buses run from Southern Cross Station in Melbourne to Cowes. The park is 2 km from Cowes’ main township.
  • BoatA passenger ferry connects Stony Point on the Mornington Peninsula with Cowes. The park is 2 km from Cowes’ main township.

Sources: Phillip Island Nature Park - Wikipedia · Home | Phillip Island Wildlife Park · Phillip Island Nature Park - Wikipedia · checked 11 Oct 2026

Where
2115 Phillip Island Rd, Cowes

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Questions and answers

How can I contact Phillip Island Wildlife Park?

Call +61 3 5952 2038.

How far is Phillip Island Wildlife Park from central Cowes?

It is 2 km from Cowes’ main township.

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