Save Kangaroos On the Mornington Peninsula

Upcoming Events

Sunset Walk and Talk with Kangaroos! - Highfield

28 June @ Highfield - Mornington Peninsula National Park

About

Our group is made up of concerned local community members with the goal to protect the remaining few Eastern Grey Kangaroos on our Mornington Peninsula.The purpose of the group;Protect dwindling numbers of Eastern Grey Kangaroos (and Swamp Wallaby) on the Mornington Peninsula and promote their significanceStop Victorian government policy to harvest kangaroos for pet food on the Mornington Peninsula. As of the 1st January 2025 this aim has been achieved also with 10 other outer metroplitian councils being removed from the Victorian Government harvest zonesStop landowners shooting kangaroos with or without permitsTo promote the biology and behaviour of Eastern Grey Kangaroos and the differences of this species to other species of kangaroos found in AustraliaTo promote and participate in the counting of kangaroo populations on the Mornington PeninsulaLobby all levels of government for improved protection of kangaroosPromote the biodiverse & economic benefits of kangaroos (tourism versus shooting)Teach and learn together the history of kangaroos on the Mornington PeninsulaInitially our group was formed by a concerned residents on the Mornington Peninsula who are landowners, business owners/operators, wildlife experts and wildlife rescuers and nature lovers. We invite kangaroo lovers from around the world to join and support our group so that the dwindling kangaroo mobs can remain on the Mornington Peninsula.