Things to do in Maru Koala and Animal Park

This trip was well worth the money. We had an amazing guide named Jess that was very knowledgeable and kept an upbeat energy for the entire day. We given a good amount of time to explore each stop and opportunities to see wildlife. Highly recommend this tour!

The itinerary for this trip was smooth, and we made unforgettable memories at every attraction. Our driver and guide, Mr. Stephen, was professional and patient, providing very detailed explanations in both Chinese and English. The driving was steady and safe, making it a wonderful journey!

Today was the long-awaited Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade day tour! We met at Spencer Street at 9:30 AM, and our first stop was the Brighton Bathing Boxes! We took so many beautiful photos! It truly lived up to its reputation! We finally checked that off our list! Then we set off for Puffing Billy! It was an hour's drive, a unique experience! In between, we opted to visit a farm called Maru, where we got up close with kangaroos, which was so much fun! (We stayed for an hour and a half.) After that, we headed to see the penguins! We waited for an hour, standing in a prime spot for a close-up view. The penguins were so cute and tiny! I heard a foreigner next to me describe the whole parade as "fascinating," and I think that's a perfect description! It was definitely worth the price! (=ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ Finally, a big thank you to our guide and driver, Uncle Steven, for giving us such a wonderful experience! Thank you!

Such an incredible trip. Definitely worth it. You have to try it when visiting Melbourne!!!

Our guide, Bob, was very professional and friendly! Even though it was drizzling a bit, the whole day's itinerary was still very worthwhile!

Fantastic tour and great value for money. Everything was well organised and it was such a fun experience from start to finish, especially the penguin parade!

The day trip was truly memorable — starting with the charming Puffing Billy Railway, Maru Koala and Animal Park and ending with the magical Penguin Parade. The guide was professional, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore Victoria’s highlights in a single day!

Joe arranged an amazing itinerary! Although the Puffing Billy Railway was delayed due to a breakdown, the steam train experience was still very good. Joe also helped us arrange a visit to the Nobbies, and even though time was tight, we still caught the super beautiful Nobbies sunset. Thanks to Joe's advice, we saw many little penguins coming ashore to their nests.