Visitor Information
Our Supporters
Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary is a not-for-profit organisation, which receives no ongoing government support. So we rely on people like you to support us by visiting or donating.
We are also proud to be supported by a number of local businesses, who have generously donated to us.
Visitor Information
Getting Here
Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the beautiful mid North Coast of New South Wales, in the City of Coffs Harbour. We are located adjacent to the picturesque Coffs Creek, and close to Coffs Harbour’s Jetty precinct
Coffs Harbour is only an hour’s flight from Sydney with regular flights to and from our major regional airport, which is just 10 minutes away.
Peckish Penguin Café
Open 730am – 200pm daily.
The Peckish Penguin is ideally located alongside the pretty Coffs Creek, perfect for watching birds while sipping on a cup of coffee.
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks & great coffee
- Group bookings
- Bus group catering
- Corporate breakfasts & lunches
- Kids Birthday Parties & special event packages
- Christmas parties & end of year gatherings
- Weddings & Reunions & Celebrations
Gift shop
Open 9am – 3pm daily.
Take home more than just memories from your visit to Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary! We always prefer to source sustainable, eco-friendly gifts using recycled materials as our first priority.
Professional Photo Memories
A professional photographer will be capturing moments at all paid encounters. You will have an opportunity to purchase at the end of your visit. There is no obligation to purchase photos, but the profits help care for our animals and contribute to our research and conservation programs.
If you didn’t buy your photos on the day and you’ve changed your mind, you can view and purchase your photos online.
Facilities
Our Sanctuary is great for all types of weather.
Visitor centre onsite.
Gift shop.
Peckish Penguin café.
Wet-weather friendly.
EFTPOS & ATM Facilities.
Baby changing facilities.
All access amenities.
Experiences
Connect naturally with unique land-based and private in-water experiences .
Daily Tickets
Peckish Penguin Cafe
The Cafe serves breakfast until 1130am, and lunch from 1130am - 230pm. We also serve delicious coffee, cold drinks, icecream and a selection of cakes and sweets all day.
Sanctuary opens
Healthy Habits / Check map for location
A demonstration to highlight the cooperative care techniques used at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary to ensure the animals maintain optimal health.
Penguin Paradise | Penguin Beach
Learn about the only species of penguin native to Australia - the Little Blue Penguin. Learn about the flock living at the Sanctuary and their individual personalities, and the environmental threats to their habitat, their species, and how you can help.
Fish Feeding | Solitary Reefs
An interactive opportunity for guests to feed fish, ray, and sharks and learn about how to implement sustainable fishing practices to ensure healthy oceans for generations to come.
Conservation Conversation | Check map for location
This presentation will highlight the enigmatic, endemic Australian Sea Lion species, including facts about the species (such as anatomy, behaviour, physiology and habitat), threats they are facing in the wild, and some conservation efforts that we encourage you to adopt to preserve and protect this species native to Australian waters.
Marine Mammal Training Talk | Check map for location
This presentation focuses on how we assess and maintain animal welfare at the Sanctuary.
Rescue Retreat | Turtle Triage
Discover where Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary’s amazing rescue and rehabilitation work happens by touring our sea turtle and marine wildlife hospital.
Wonderful Welfare | Check map for location
This presentation focuses on how we assess and maintain animal welfare at the Sanctuary.
Dolphin Dreamtime | Discovery Habitat
Hear the Dreamtime dolphin origin story from a local Gumbaynggirr elder and experience the cultural significance of marine mammals in our environment. See these amazing mammals display natural behaviours and discover how you can act every day to help save our oceans for all marine wildlife.
Exciting Enrichment | Check map for location
This presentation highlights the exciting enrichment program we have for each of the species in our care to ensure they are having positive experiences and leading enriched lives at the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary.
Sanctuary Closes
Please exit through the gift shop. Program subject to change without notice and dependent on animal welfare as our top priority.
You may take your own photos during the day.
We hope you enjoy our snapshot of a day in the life at Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Sanctuary and WOW you with some amazing marine animal fun and educational information about our conservation projects and actions you can take to help preserve marine life for future generations.
Book your tickets 24/7 online today. Call 02 6659 1900 between 9 am and 3 pm every day. Or buy tickets at the door.
Pre-booking is recommended to secure your preferred date.
