A brand new sensory garden has opened at Serendip Sanctuary, giving visitors of all abilities a new way to explore the natural world.
The Sensory Garden at Serendip Sanctuary is the centrepiece of a broader revitalisation effort at the Geelong-area wildlife park, designed in collaboration with community and accessibility groups.
Serendip Sanctuary
- Sensory Garden now open
- All paths and seating fully accessible
- Native plants from Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Corporation nursery
- Artwork by Wadawurrung artist Jenna Oldaker
- Part of the $11 million You Yangs Master Plan investment
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The garden lets visitors engage with the natural environment through sight, smell, sound, taste and touch — with all paths, seating and benches built to be fully accessible. It also features native plants sourced from the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Corporation nursery, alongside artwork by Wadawurrung artist Jenna Oldaker.
The wider upgrade of Serendip Sanctuary includes improved access for school groups, a new all-abilities Changing Places facility, and upgraded animal and wildlife viewing areas. The sanctuary’s display pond has also been restored and now supports frogs, birds and turtles.
The Sensory Garden forms part of the Victorian government’s $11 million investment in the You Yangs Master Plan, with additional sponsorship from CDC Victoria, CMV Truck & Bus and Volvo Bus Australia.
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