Discover Jirrahlinga, a wildlife sanctuary near Castlemaine, just over an hour from Melbourne. Home to 128 dingoes and over 200 native animals, our not-for-profit sanctuary offers unforgettable wildlife encounters, education programs, and conservation experiences for families, schools, and visitors of all ages.
Open Hours
OPEN – Thursday to Tuesday
10:00am – 4pm. Hours can vary*
CLOSED – Wednesdays & Total Fire Ban days.
* Hours can vary on public holidays and with weather – follow us on Instagram and Facebook for current opening times.
Adult Entry
$35
Child Entry (4 to 15yrs)
$22
Infants (0 to 3yrs)
FREE
Seniors / Aged Pensioners
$28
Family of 4
(2 Adults + 2 Kids under 16)
$106
Family of 5
(2 Adults + 3 Kids under 16)
$126
Disability Concession
$28
Accompanying Disability Carers
FREE
School & Group Bookings
Special rates for groups of 10 or more.
School programs available.
Daily Encounters
Up-Close, Ranger-Led Presentations, Every Day
Our daily animal presentations are the heart of a Jirrahlinga visit. In small, friendly groups you’ll meet our resident dingoes, get an arm’s-reach view of koalas, gently handle reptiles, and spend time with a wombat. Keepers share animal stories, conservation tips, and fun facts - perfect for curious kids and animal lovers.
Dingo Park Road, Chewton Vic 3451
Jirrahlinga is in the forest, around 3km off the main bitumen road. It’s on a gravel road with several tracks leading off it, follow the paw prints on the trees!
