Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary
The La Trobe University Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary was set up in 1967 as a project in restoration and management of indigenous flora and fauna. La Trobe University is the caretaker of more than 100 hectares divided into four areas:
- The Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary
28.8 hectares (65 acres) of recreated habitat that was once part
of a large hospital facility and is now a major centre for research
and education towards ecology and biodiversity.
- The Gresswell Forest Nature Conservation Reserve (NCR)
50 hectares (110 acres) of remnant River Red Gum woodland.
- The Gresswell Habitat Link (NCR)
17 hectares (42.5 acres) of degraded pasture and some remnant
native grassland.
- The Gresswell Hill (NCR)
9 hectares (19 acres) of remnant River Red Gum woodland.
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Australian Wildlife Cameras
Take a look at the Australian
Wildlife Cameras located on the La Trobe University Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary.
Opening
hours
- Melbourne Wildlife Sanctuary - Open 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday
- MWS Plant Nursery (formerly Keelbundora)- Open 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday & Sundays
in Autumn & Spring.
- Gresswell Forest, Habitat Link & Hill - Open all hours
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