Wildlife By Night — Nocturnal Animal Tours near Melbourne

Ever wondered what happens at Gumbuya World’s Wildlife Park after the sun goes down? Wildlife By Night is your chance to find out and it’s only just over an hour from Melbourne!

‍Our lantern-lit night tour brings you face-to-face with wombats, Tasmanian devils, masked owls, pythons, squirrel gliders and kangaroos as they come alive in their natural nocturnal environment.

Hosted by our Gumbuya World Wildlife Rangers and strictly limited to 35 guests, it's an intimate after-dark experience you won't find anywhere else in Victoria.
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Dates & times available

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📅 Every Saturday night
⏰ 6:30 to 8:30pm*
^{Until 3 October 2026}
PLUS bonus Winter school holiday sessions: Thursday 2 & 9 & Friday 3 & 10 July

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Sessions run for 2 hours
Make sure to arrive 15 mins prior to commencement
Lanterns and animal feed will be provided
Bookings are essential as numbers are strictly limited to 35 people and will close 3pm day prior to tour.

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*Wildlife By Night start times vary throughout the year in line with Daylight Saving Times:
From 10 OCT & NOV 2026: 7:30pm | DEC 2026, JAN & FEB 2027: 8:30pm | MARCH & 3 APRIL 2027: 7:30pm | From 10 APRIL, MAY & JUNE 2027: 6:30pm

Pricing

Each person attending Wildlife by Night is required to have a single ticket or a pass registration.
Limited free spots are available for Annual Pass holders. If the allocation is exhausted, Annual Pass holders can purchase regular tickets at a 20% discount until the session has been sold out.