Serendip Sanctuary is located in the open grassy woodlands and wetlands of the volcanic Western Plains in between Melbourne and Geelong, in Lara. There is no entry fee.

Is Serendip open?

Serendip Sanctuary is open every day from 8.00am-4.00pm, but is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday.

What is the purpose aim of Serendip Sanctuary in Lara?

Serendip Sanctuary was used to recreate the Bustard’s natural lek mating system in captivity. In lek mating systems, male Bustards defend small clustered areas that female Bustards visit for the purpose of mating.

Where can you see koalas in Melbourne?

8 Places you can see koalas in Melbourne (or just outside)

• Warrandyte State Park.
• Kennett River.
• Bimbi Park, Otway Ranges.
• Cape Otway.
• Phillip Island.
• Healesville Sanctuary.
• French Island National Park.
• Werribee Gorge State Park.

Where are koalas found in Victoria?

Koalas in Victoria Koalas are widespread throughout eucalypt woodlands and forests in lowland Victoria. Compared to northern Australian states where koala numbers are declining, Victoria has a large and thriving koala population.

Where do koalas live in Victoria?

Shy, lazy, and tend to sleep for long hours, the koalas have made Victoria their home and their largest colony. They live in the wilds of Gippsland to the woodlands of the Otways. Look up high on eucalyptus branches where koalas frequently doze off up to 20 hours a day.

Where do koalas live in Melbourne?

Kennett River Not only is Kennett River one of the best places to see koalas near Melbourne but it is often considered the koala capital of Australia. Kennett River is around 2 hours from Melbourne CBD and is one of the many koala prone spots along the Great Ocean Road.

Where can you find koalas Australia?

Where do Koalas live? Koalas can be found in Eastern Australia – through much of Queensland (from the Atherton Tablelands west of Cairns moving south), NSW, Victoria and a small section of South Australia. A Koala high in the tree canopy at Goonderoo Reserve.

What is a Koalas lifespan?

13 – 18 yearsIn the wild
Koala/Lifespan

Which state in Australia has the most Koalas?

Queensland
Along the eastern coast, Koalas are most abundant on the central and north coast of New South Wales and the south east corner of Queensland. These areas have rapidly expanding urban centres which threaten habitat occupied by Koalas.

Where are wild koalas in Victoria?

Top 5 locations for koala spotting in Victoria:

• You Yangs Regional Park. Koala in a eucalyptus tree in the You Yangs Regional Park.
• Great Ocean Road. The Great Ocean Road.
• Cape Otway and the Great Ocean Walk. Koala spotted along the Great Ocean Walk.
• Tower Hill Game Reserve. Tower Hill Game Reserve.
• Raymond Island, Gippsland.

What to do at Serendip Sanctuary?

The sanctuary, an excellent example of the open grassy woodlands and wetlands of the volcanic Western Plains is the perfect place to learn about and experience birdlife and wetlands ecology. See some of the 150 species of birds which breed or visit Serendip Sanctuary from the bird hides.

How far is Serendip Sanctuary from Melbourne?

It is at the base of the You Yangs, 60km from Melbourne and 22km north of Geelong. It is signposted from the Princes Highway. Serendip Sanctuary is open every day from 8.00am-4.00pm, but is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday.

What is special about Serendip?

Serendip now focuses more on environmental education about the flora and fauna of the wetlands and open grassy woodlands of the Volcanic Western Plains of Victoria. It was opened to the public in 1991 and is now managed by Parks Victoria. Serendip Sanctuary is located in the traditional Country of the Wadawurrung People.

How many species of birds are there at Serendip Sanctuary?

See some of the 150 species of birds which breed or visit Serendip Sanctuary from the bird hides. Birds can be seen within metres of the viewing areas preening, feeding, incubating eggs and rearing young.