The La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary was set up in 1967 as a project in the restoration and management of indigenous flora and fauna. The Sanctuary's primary aim is to provide opportunities for learning about indigenous flora and fauna through engaging with the community.

La Trobe University is the caretaker of over 30 hectares of bushland and wildlife sanctuary throughout it's Melbourne campus and is well recognised for it's natural landscapes at all campuses.

Tours and experiences

We offer a range of tour and education experiences that focus on natural history and biodiversity.

Nursery and nesting boxes

Our Indigenous plant nursery supplies plants to local councils, revegetation projects and the local community.

Wildlife

The La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary provides habitat to a diverse range of fauna.

About the La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary

The Sanctuary provides a valuable resource to students and teachers of Biological sciences, Archaeology, Geology and Education. It also provides on-campus access to the natural environment of north-eastern Melbourne.

Land management

La Trobe University is the caretaker of more than 100 hectares divided into four areas.

Facilities

Faculties, Schools and visitors can utilise our function and teaching facilitites as an alternative environment for teaching or for various functions.

Contact us

Staff contact details, Sanctuary and Nursery location.

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Mr Michael Faulks

Michael Faulks

Course of study:
Bachelor of Law 2014
Bachelor of Psychology 2014

I’m Michael Faulks and I’m a student ambassador at La Trobe. As a student ambassador, I have the privilege of sharing my experience of university to potential students, to assist them in deciding whether they will pursue tertiary education, and if they do, why they should choose La Trobe.

I’m currently studying a double degree in Law and Psychological Science. My career ambitions are to work in the field of medical law. My other ambitions are to travel to every continent on earth, and attain a PhD qualification.

Being an ambassador is both enjoyable and rewarding, as I am able to reminisce on my favourite aspects and experiences of university, whilst educating potential students about the opportunities and rewards university can offer.

My advice for future students is to get involved with extracurricular activities or student societies on campus, as they can open up new doors to a vast array of opportunities.

Such opportunities may include the pursuing career interests, meeting new like-minded people, and establishing new friendships. The tranquil environment, atmosphere on campus during summer, and excellent and accessible facilities are the main reasons why La Trobe is great.