Explore all the indoor and outdoor play areas the Sanctuary has to offer

Whether it's your first time at the Sanctuary or you're more familiar with the animal trails, check out our ultimate guide on where to find all the play spaces to let your little ones go wild while taking a moment for yourself.

We offer both indoor and outdoor play spaces suitable for all weather conditions!

       

Indoor play spaces

Perfect for rainy days or getting some shade

Pouch House

Pouch House

Location: Kangaroo Country

Open 9am - 4.30pm

Learn about the life cycle of a kangaroo here at the Sanctuary. Delve into the fascinating story of a joey's journey from a tiny newborn to a youngster taking it’s first hop. You can also pretend to be a joey by curling up in the pouch chairs!

A kid wearing glasses, examining a wombat plush at Future Vets

        

Future Vets

Location: inside the Australian Wildlife Hospital Centre

Open 9am - 4pm

Calling all future vets! Observe the vets and nurses caring for wildlife as you peer through the giant glass doors. Step into Future Vets, a fun role-play area where you can dress up as the vet and examine animal plush toy patients.

Outdoor play spaces

Perfect for connecting with nature and getting adventurous

Two kids playing at Bunjil Nature Play

Bunjil Nature Play

Location: next to Harvest Café

Climb up the steps to Bunjil’s nest, cross the bridge to balance on the rope course, or crawl through the tunnel and slide down to the sandpit where you might uncover some ancient dinosaur bones!

Boy Looking At A Bird

Sensory Play

Location: next to Harvest Café

A safe, quiet place to explore the tiny wonders of the natural world and let your senses roam wild. See our native bees fly in and out of their hive and the insects visiting the insect hotel. Smell the various scents of Australian indigenous plants, and feel the textures of sand and rocks.

A kid playing at Robert Eadie Lawns

Robert Eadie Lawns & Creek Play

Location: near Robert Eadie Pavilion

Hide in the nest cubbies or use the lawn area to tumble and jump from the surrounding rocks.

During the hot season, the Creek Play area will open where you can cool off and dip your feet in the fresh mountain water of Coranderrk Creek.

A toddler playing at Corroboree Frog nature play

Corroboree Frog Nature Play

Location: near Reptile Picnic Area

A wheelchair-friendly play space. Spot two enormous yellow and black Corroboree Frogs and explore the boardwalks and cubby houses amongst the Casuarina forest. You can also pump water and create sand sculptures in the sandpits.

Three kids with a mum playing at Creekside

Creekside

Location: near RACV Lyrebirds Aviary

Sit on the grassy bank of the Coranderrk Creek and relax or paddle your feet in the cool fresh water. Watch out for the elusive wild platypus that calls Coranderrk Creek a home.

A group of four children playing at koala picnic lawns

Koala Picnic Lawns

Location: Koala Picnic Area

Run through the flower misters or cool off under the wings of the huge Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo. Balance on rocks under the Paperbark and Acacia Blackwood trees.

Remember, parental supervision is essential in these play spaces.