La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary
The La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary was set up in 1967 as a project in the restoration and management of indigenous flora and fauna.
La Trobe University is the caretaker of more than 100 hectares divided into four areas: The La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary; The Gresswell Forest Nature Conservation Reserve; The Gresswell Habitat Link and The Gresswell Hill Nature Conservation Reserve.
Tours and experiences
We offer a range of tour and education experiences that focus on natural history and biodiversity.
Nursery and nesting boxes
The Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary at La Trobe University was set up in 1967 as a project in restoration and management of indigenous flora and fauna. To provide for the large numbers of plants required, the MWS Plant Nursery was established.
Wildlife
The Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary provides habitat to a diverse range of fauna.
About the La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary
The La Trobe Wildlife 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
We provide great function and teaching facilities in the Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary. Faculties, Schools and visitors can utilise these facilities as an alternative environment for teaching or for various functions.
Contact us
Staff contact details, Sanctuary and Nursery location.
