[1][3] Warner Village Theme Parks, who already own and operate several properties on the Gold Coast in Queensland, was behind the proposal.

[1] On 1 June 2008 the Victorian government said it had rejected the proposal, because the cost to taxpayers would have been too great.

[4] The park would have occupied 40 hectares (99 acres) of land and would include major thrill rides, roller coasters, restaurants and African-themed shops.

This factor, combined with Werribee Open Range Zoo's refusal[8] caused the plan to be indefinitely delayed.

[9] In July 2013, it was proposed by Geelong City Council that a theme park be built at nearby Avalon Airport, and they have restarted discussions with Village Roadshow.