The La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary was set up in 1967 as a project in the restoration and management of indigenous flora and fauna. The Wildlife 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.

Opening Hours

  • La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary - Sunday to Friday; 10am - 3pm
  • Indigenous Nursery -Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday; 10am - 3pm

Tours and experiences

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

Nursery and nesting boxes

The La Trobe 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 La Trobe 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 La Trobe 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.

Book a tour!

Come on a twilight or day tour and discover a range of habitats, animals and ecosystems.

Come and visit our Plant Nursery!

Our nursery has an extensive range of native and indigenous plants for sale.

Get involved!

Find out more about volunteering at the La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary.

Wild news

Read about the latest wildlife news in our quarterly newsletter.

Injured wildlife

For all injured, diseased or orphaned wildlife you find, please refer all enquiries to: Wildlife Victoria
tel: 13 000 94 535.

Wildlife cameras

Take a look at the private lives of some of our native animals.