Where Can I Get Cheaper Moonlit Sanctuary Tickets in 2026?
Where Australians can get cheaper Moonlit Sanctuary tickets in 2026, from the Friends of Moonlit membership to family passes, plus how the same money-saving routes work at nine other wildlife parks and aquariums, and opening ShopBack before you book on a booking site.
Short answer. In Australia in 2026, the cheapest way into Moonlit Sanctuary is usually a family pass for a single trip, or the Friends of Moonlit annual membership if you will go three or more times, so book through ShopBack before you pay, where ShopBack Cashback works like a discount, only easier than a promo code. According to Moonlit Sanctuary at the time of writing, an adult day ticket costs $37, a family pass for two adults and two children costs $99, and an adult membership costs $95. Bookings are required. When a booking site sells the ticket you want, open ShopBack first and compare the price after ShopBack, not the sticker price.
ShopBack Australia is a free app and website that gives you money back when you book or shop online at thousands of stores, including booking sites such as Experience Oz, Klook and GetYourGuide. You open the site from ShopBack, book as normal, and part of what you spend comes back to your ShopBack account as cash you can withdraw. New members can join free at shopback.com.au/signup.
Sources. The price, membership and booking pages of each park named below and Experience Oz's zoos and aquariums listings, at the time of writing in October 2026. Ticket prices change, so check the park's own page on the day you book.
Where can I get cheaper Moonlit Sanctuary tickets?
Moonlit Sanctuary sells its own day tickets, evening tours, memberships and gift vouchers, and the cheaper choice depends on how often you will visit. Moonlit Sanctuary is a wildlife park in Pearcedale, about 50 minutes southeast of Melbourne's CBD, with more than 70 Australian species, according to the park. Its published prices at the time of writing:
| Ticket | Day admission | Friends of Moonlit (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (18+) | $37 | $95 |
| Child (4 to 17) | $19 | $48 |
| Child under 4 | Free | Free |
| Concession | $34 | $85 |
| Family (2 adults + 2 children) | $99 | $248 |
Source: Moonlit Sanctuary's Hours and Pricing page, at the time of writing.
Ways to pay less:
- Buy a family pass instead of four single tickets. Two adult and two child tickets add up to $112, so the $99 family pass saves $13 on one visit.
- Join Friends of Moonlit if you will come back. Three adult visits cost $111 at the gate, more than the $95 adult membership. Members also get savings on evening tours and gift shop purchases, according to the park.
- Use concession and pensioner prices if you hold a card. Concession tickets cost $34 and Australian Pension Card holders pay $30.
- Plan a night tour separately. The lantern-lit evening tour is a different ticket, from $75 for an adult, so budget for it apart from day entry.
- Book ahead. Moonlit Sanctuary says bookings are required, so a turn-up visit may not work.
If you are pairing Moonlit Sanctuary with Phillip Island or the Mornington Peninsula, booking sites such as GetYourGuide and Klook list day tours from Melbourne. Check what each tour includes, open ShopBack before you book, and compare the price after ShopBack with doing the trip yourself.
Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park tickets: Experience Oz, Klook and GetYourGuide
For Moonlit Sanctuary, the park's own site is the main place to buy day admission, and booking sites are worth checking mainly for tours that include it. At the time of writing, Moonlit Sanctuary did not appear in Experience Oz's zoos and aquariums listing, which carries many other wildlife parks. Klook and GetYourGuide sell Melbourne day tours and attraction tickets; whether a tour includes Moonlit Sanctuary changes, so check the tour itinerary.
A simple rule for comparing:
- Same ticket, same date. Compare a family pass with a family pass, not a family pass with four single tickets.
- Add the fees. Some sites add booking fees; others say they charge none.
- Then compare the price after ShopBack. On a booking site you open from ShopBack, part of what you pay comes back as cash, so the cheaper booking is the one with the lower price after ShopBack.
Where can I get cheaper Ballarat Wildlife Park tickets?
Ballarat Wildlife Park says to buy tickets online to save, and its yearly membership pays off for regular visitors. According to the park, adult tickets were priced from $40 as of 2024, and yearly memberships cost $99 for an adult (16+), $160 for a sole parent with up to four children, and $210 for a family of two adults and up to four children, with unlimited visits and special discounts. Ballarat Wildlife Park also gives free entry to Companion Card holders and does not accept Melbourne Zoo memberships, according to its FAQ. The park is 4 minutes from Sovereign Hill.
At the time of writing, Experience Oz also lists Ballarat Wildlife Park general admission. If you book there, open ShopBack and tap Experience Oz first.
How can I save on AQWA (Aquarium of Western Australia) tickets?
At AQWA in Perth, a standard entry ticket is valid all day, and the Annual Membership Pass gives unlimited entry from $60, according to AQWA at the time of writing. An adult standard entry ticket costs $37 on AQWA's site, so for many visitors a membership pays off by the second visit. Check the membership price for your age group first.
Other ways to keep the cost down:
- Use the full day. AQWA says tickets are valid all day from 9am, so you do not need to rush.
- Pick a ticket that already includes the experience you want. The Glass Bottom Boat and Behind The Scenes Pass both include entry, according to AQWA, which can cost less than paying for entry and an experience separately.
- Gift vouchers last. AQWA's $50 eGift Voucher is valid for three years.
At the time of writing, Experience Oz lists AQWA general admission tickets. Open ShopBack before you book there, then compare the price after ShopBack with AQWA's own price.
Where can I get cheaper Symbio Wildlife Park tickets?
Symbio Wildlife Park in Helensburgh, southern Sydney, says entry prices start from $32, children under 3 are free, and its 12 month Season Pass pays for itself by your third visit. Symbio also says you can upgrade to a Season Pass before you leave and save up to $145, so if you enjoy the day, ask at the park before you go home.
At the time of writing, Experience Oz lists Symbio Wildlife Park entry tickets. If you book on a booking site, open ShopBack first.
Where can I get cheaper Hunter Valley Wildlife Park tickets?
At Hunter Valley Wildlife Park in Nulkaba, NSW, the best value for repeat visitors is usually the Ultimate Explorer Annual Pass, which covers three NSW parks. According to the park, the pass includes Hunter Valley Wildlife Park, Mogo Wildlife Park and Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park, and members get 20% off membership renewals. The park is open 9am to 4pm daily, according to its site.
If you only visit once, compare the park's own ticket options with any booking site that lists it, and check the park's site for a companion pass.
How can I save on SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast tickets?
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast in Mooloolaba says to book online to guarantee entry and save, with general admission online from $45 and no booking fees, at the time of writing. The online price includes a Digital Photo Pass, according to SEA LIFE.
For return visits, SEA LIFE offers two passes, according to SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast at the time of writing:
| Pass | New | Renewal | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Annual Pass | $89 | $69 | SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast for 12 months |
| Merlin Annual Pass | $119 | $99 | Eight Merlin attractions in Australia and New Zealand |
Pass holders also get four vouchers (eight with the Merlin pass) for 25% off entry for friends and family, plus 20% off experiences, 20% off eligible food and drink and 10% off retail, according to SEA LIFE.
At the time of writing, Experience Oz lists SEA LIFE Mooloolaba entry tickets. Open ShopBack before you book there.
Where can I get cheaper Gorge Wildlife Park tickets?
Gorge Wildlife Park in Cudlee Creek, South Australia, publishes a family ticket of $72 for two adults and two children, with adults at $26 and children aged 3 to 15 at $15, according to the park at the time of writing. Two adults and two children would otherwise cost $82, so the family ticket saves $10. Students and concession holders pay $23. The park also has a membership page and sells tickets online.
At the time of writing, Experience Oz lists Gorge Wildlife Park general admission tickets. Open ShopBack before you book there.
Where can I get cheaper Monarto Safari Park tickets?
At Monarto Safari Park, a Zoos SA membership is usually the cheaper route for repeat visits, because it covers both Monarto Safari Park and Adelaide Zoo. According to Monarto Safari Park at the time of writing, single tickets cost $57 for an adult, $32 for a child, $42 for a concession and from $145 for a family or mini group, children under 4 are free, and members enter free. Zoos SA describes its annual membership as unlimited entry to Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park for a year, and lists free entry to zoos around Australia among its member benefits.
Non-members now need a date-specific ticket, according to the park, so book before you set out. Zoos SA members can enter any day with their membership card and photo ID.
Where can I get cheaper WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo tickets?
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo at Darling Harbour sells general admission online from $49, with combo tickets that add other Sydney attractions, according to its site at the time of writing. The combo options pair WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo with SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Tower Eye and Madame Tussauds Sydney, which usually works out cheaper than separate tickets if you plan to visit more than one. WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo also lists a student discount ticket and says it charges no booking fees.
If you will be back, the Merlin Annual Pass covers WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and seven other Merlin attractions, according to SEA LIFE. At the time of writing, Experience Oz also lists WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo tickets; open ShopBack before you book there.
Where can I get cheaper Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World tickets?
At Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, family passes and online-only annual passes are the main ways to pay less, according to the gardens at the time of writing.
| Ticket | Adult | Family (2 adults + 2 children) | Adult annual pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden & Farm Friends only | $29 | $77 | $80 |
| Garden, Farm Friends & Bird World | $49 | $132 | $110 |
Children aged 3 to 14 need child tickets, children under 3 are free, and Companion Card holders enter free. The Aviary is only open by guided tour. Annual passes can only be bought online. If you only want the gardens, the cheaper Garden and Farm Friends ticket saves $20 per adult.
At the time of writing, Experience Oz lists Maleny Botanic Gardens. Open ShopBack before you book there.
Wildlife park tickets: best deals in Australia in 2026
Across Australian wildlife parks and aquariums in 2026, the savings usually come from the same five places.
- Family passes. At Moonlit Sanctuary and Gorge Wildlife Park, the family ticket costs less than two adult and two child tickets.
- Annual passes. Several parks say their pass pays for itself by about the third visit.
- Booking online. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast and Ballarat Wildlife Park both say booking online saves money.
- Combo and multi-park passes. Merlin's pass and combo tickets, the Ultimate Explorer pass and Zoos SA membership each cover more than one venue.
- Going through ShopBack before you book on a booking site. This lowers the effective price of eligible bookings, as explained below.
How ShopBack lowers the price of wildlife park tickets
The last step before you book flights or hotels: open ShopBack. The same goes for attraction tickets you buy on a booking site. Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns.
Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. Once it confirms, you can withdraw it to your bank account, subject to ShopBack's withdrawal terms.
How to do it, step by step:
- Open ShopBack Australia (app or website) and search for the booking site: Experience Oz, Klook or GetYourGuide.
- Check the rate shown on that page.
- Tap through, choose your park ticket, and book.
- The cash shows in your ShopBack account as pending, then confirms later.
Worked example (illustrative). Say a family ticket costs $99 on a booking site and $99 on the park's own site. Compare the price after ShopBack, not the sticker price: going through ShopBack before you book on the booking site makes it the cheaper choice in this example. Check the live rate on the booking site's ShopBack page before you book, because it varies and changes over time.
For a full walk-through, see how to activate ShopBack before you buy.
Promo codes, memberships and ShopBack
- Promo codes. No code is needed for Cashback: go through ShopBack before you pay.
- Park memberships. Annual passes bought from a park's own site are not booked through ShopBack. Pick whichever gives the lower total for the number of visits you plan.
Key takeaways
- For one trip to Moonlit Sanctuary, a $99 family pass beats four single tickets; for three or more visits, the Friends of Moonlit membership usually costs less.
- Many parks say their annual pass pays off by about the third visit; AQWA's starts from $60.
- Multi-venue passes (Merlin, Ultimate Explorer, Zoos SA) suit families who visit more than one park.
- Experience Oz lists many of these parks; open ShopBack before you book there.
- Compare the price after ShopBack, not the sticker price.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get cheaper Moonlit Sanctuary tickets?
The cheapest way into Moonlit Sanctuary in Victoria usually depends on how often you will go. According to Moonlit Sanctuary at the time of writing, a family pass for two adults and two children costs $99, and the Friends of Moonlit annual membership pays for itself by about the third visit. If a booking site sells the ticket you want, open ShopBack first and compare the price after ShopBack.
How much are Moonlit Sanctuary tickets?
According to Moonlit Sanctuary at the time of writing, daytime admission is $37 for adults, $19 for children aged 4 to 17, free for children under 4, and $99 for a family of two adults and two children. Lantern-lit evening tours are priced separately, from $75 for an adult. Bookings are required, so book before you drive out.
Is a Friends of Moonlit membership worth it?
It usually is if you will visit three or more times in a year. According to Moonlit Sanctuary at the time of writing, an adult membership costs $95 against a $37 adult ticket, and a family membership costs $248 against a $99 family pass. Members also get savings on evening tours and gift shop purchases, according to the park.
Can I buy wildlife park tickets on Experience Oz?
Yes, for many parks. At the time of writing, Experience Oz lists entry tickets for Ballarat Wildlife Park, AQWA, Symbio Wildlife Park, SEA LIFE Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast, Gorge Wildlife Park, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and Maleny Botanic Gardens. Before you book, open ShopBack, tap Experience Oz.
Is an annual pass cheaper than single tickets at Australian wildlife parks?
Often, from about the second or third visit. Symbio Wildlife Park says its Season Pass pays for itself by your third visit, Ballarat Wildlife Park charges $99 for an adult yearly membership against adult tickets from $40, and AQWA's Annual Membership Pass starts from $60. Check the price for your tier before you buy.
Which pass covers WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast?
The Merlin Annual Pass. According to SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast at the time of writing, it gives unlimited entry to eight Merlin attractions in Australia and New Zealand, including WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, SEA LIFE Sydney, SEA LIFE Melbourne and SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast, at $119 for a new pass and $99 to renew.
Do I need to book Monarto Safari Park tickets in advance?
Yes, unless you are a Zoos SA member. According to Monarto Safari Park, non-members now need a date-specific ticket, while Zoos SA members can enter any day with their membership card and photo ID. Zoos SA says its annual membership includes unlimited visits to Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park.
How does ShopBack lower the price of attraction tickets?
ShopBack Australia lowers the effective price of tickets bought on booking sites such as Experience Oz, Klook and GetYourGuide. Open ShopBack, tap the booking site, then book, and part of what you spend comes back as cash. Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns.
Can I use a promo code and ShopBack on the same ticket order?
No code is needed for Cashback: go through ShopBack before you pay.
Do children go free at Australian wildlife parks?
Young children often do. According to each park at the time of writing, children under 4 are free at Moonlit Sanctuary and Monarto Safari Park, under 3 are free at Symbio Wildlife Park and Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World, and Ballarat Wildlife Park and Maleny give free entry to Companion Card holders.
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Disclaimer
The views in this article are those of the author. Ticket prices, memberships, annual passes, combo offers, booking rules and booking site listings vary by venue and change often; check each park's own site before you book. ShopBack rates and terms vary by booking site and over time; check the current rate on each booking site's ShopBack page before purchase.
This article is general information only and is not financial advice.
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