The VIP experience was not different from the regular experience. Koalas were cool to see, but not particularly happy. Whole experience was ok.
Jay was a fun and informative animal ambassador!! We were able to get up close to a koala and feed and pet a Kangaroo. He supplied entry of animal information to make our visit educational.
Before you book this, beware the sanctuary is 60 miles from the central business district in Melbourne. There is no taxi, public transportation, or Uber for a return trip! Once we resolved our transportation issues, the sanctuary was awesome and the experience was spectacular.
We had the VIP tour and it was a big waste of money. There was no “close encounter” at all except the feeding of the echina. The only “value adding” was the stories about the animals.
This is an amazing experience! Knowledgeable and friendly guide and memorable animal encounters. Highly recommended.