The Conservation Ecology Centre, Cape Otway is an independent, not-for-profit ecological research, conservation and wildlife rehabilitation centre dedicated to protecting and understanding Australian ecosystems.

Based in the beautiful Great Ocean Road region (approximately 3.5 hours from Melbourne), the Centre combines research with knowledge and education to offer real solutions across landscapes and communities.

All our projects are chosen for their potential to have a broad application and to benefit wildlife and environments locally, throughout the Australian landscape and around the world.

Our Mission

To facilitate research and conservation activities that support conservation of the habitats, biodiversity and natural ecological processes in the Otway Ranges and surrounding areas.

To create innovative responses to conservation challenges and contribute to widespread universal solutions.

To provide inclusive and meaningful experiences with nature and wildlife, to benefit human health and wellbeing.

To increase awareness and understanding of ecosystems and biodiversity and thereby improve the perceived value of conservation and sustainability.