Chewton - Jirrahlinga Dingo Conservation & Wildlife Education Centre
The centre was established in 1975 to be a haven for injured wildlife. Following the Ash Wednesday Bush fires in 1983, Jirrahlinga received National and International media coverage acclaiming the rescue mission launched to seek out and treat shocked and burnt animals.
Jirrahlinga is not just for distressed native animals. It is primarily about people. Particularly people who have a disability, a special need, the frail or the aged.
What better therapy could there be than to come into a supportive environment to work quietly with animals or just visit and touch a koala or joey that do not place demands on a person's physical or mental capacities.
With over 600 Australian native species our unique wildlife tours will give you the opportunity to meet our furry, feathery and scaly family. Our wildlife encounters are like no other, this is where we can educate guests on the history and conservation work we are doing to help preserve the biodiversity of our native species.
During your 1.5 hour exclusive group tour with one of our Rangers, you will be given a behind the scenes look on how our sanctuary operates, to ensure the health and well-being of all our residents. Jam-packed with exciting encounters with some of your favourite natives including koalas, reptiles, kangaroos and birds to name a few. Feed our Roos, pat a wombat, get a selfie with a snake or even get on the wild-side of a friendly dingo.
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The centre is situated just over an hour from Melbourne in the centre of Heritage Diggings National Park.
Location
Cnr Dingo Park Road and Eureka Street, Chewton 3451 Map
✆ 0493 387 144
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Web Links
→ www.jirrahlinga.com.au
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