Contact us
Find our opening hours, how to get here and get in touch with us.
COVID-19 Update
As part of the of the University response to COVID-19, please sign in on entry and follow directional signage when visiting the sanctuary.
Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary & Indigenous Nursery
Summer opening hours 2021/22
Thurs 23 December to Mon 3 January - CLOSED
The Sanctuary will be opening for self-guided walks on Tues 4 Jan.
The nursery will only be open on Sundays throughout January.
Normal open hours resume Monday 31 January.
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00am - 3:00pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00am - 3:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am - 3:00pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am - 3:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am - 3:00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10:00am - 3:00pm* |
* During January, the nursery is only open on Sundays 10am-3pm
Opening times outside our opening hours are by appointment and may incur charges. Public holidays may affect our opening hours.
Getting Here
We are located on La Trobe University's Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus. Access for all visitors and nursery customers is via La Trobe Avenue (near the roundabout on Main Drive, opposite Car Park 8).
Visit our La Trobe University Melbourne campus Location and Maps and Transport pages to plan your journey.
Get in touch
T: (03) 9479 1206
E: wildlife@latrobe.edu.au
Found an animal that needs help?
Please contact Wildlife Victoria on (03) 8400 7300. Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary does not have the facilities nor permits to treat sick or injured animals, nor can we take on orphaned young.