Healesville Sanctuary Admission

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Opening hours: Daily 9am - 5pm 

Head to Yarra Valley in Melbourne to visit Healesville Sanctuary. Watch entertaining animal performances and learn about more than 200 native Australian animals!

• Interact with and gain knowledge about animals such as kangaroos, koalas, platypuses, wombats, and more
• Attend keeper talks and see feeding demonstrations
• Learn about how the Healesville Sanctuary protects animals and fights extinction

Animals and habitats

Main Track: On the Main Track, a huge variety of reptiles and amphibians can be seen in their natural habitats. See majestic birds of prey and magnificent parrots on full display at our world-renowned flight area; besides kangaroos, koalas, emus and more! Share in Healesville Sanctuary’s sites of Aboriginal cultural significance on the land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation.

Woodlands Track: The captivating Australian bushland of Healesville’s Woodland Track is home to an array of forest animals. This native ecosystem is alive with birds and mammals, from kookaburras to wombats and wallabies. Take a breath, listen to the bird calls, spot a joey, and savour the sanctuary’s tranquil surrounds.

Dingo Country: Prance with a pack of one of Australia’s most iconic animals – the Dingo. In our high country exhibit, you can see this threatened species close up, and learn about its complex history.

Wetlands Track: Do you hear that? It’s the call of native water birds and frogs along our Wetlands Track. Wander through this water paradise and learn about some of Australia’s most fascinating animals. Did you know that black swans originated in the Southern Hemisphere? Learn about these creatures and more as you follow the trail.

Kangaroo Country: Meet our mob of happy hoppers at Kangaroo Country. Get up close and learn about this fascinating species. Our daily Kangaroo Keeper Talk will also teach you unique 'roo' facts at 11:30am. Little bouncers will love this exhibit, as they can explore wombat burrows, follow the journey of a joey, take a photo in the pouch of a giant kangaroo and more.

Koala Forest: Take a journey along the boardwalk and into the Manna Gum treetops to spy one of Australia’s most famous animals – the koala! Don’t miss the daily Koala Keeper Talk, where you’ll learn about these cute creatures and how you can protect their forest habitats. The echidnas also call this exhibit home, so look out for movement below!

World of the Platypus: World of the Platypus introduces you to our delightful platypus friends at Healesville Sanctuary. Visit these foragers in their riverside environment and see that they're not as shy as you'd think!

Additional activities:

VIP SANCTUARY TOUR

Wander through the stunning bushland setting with an expert ranger in this small group experience, who will share stories of our unique wildlife, get up close with a koala and kangaroo and enjoy VIP seating at the Spirits of the Sky bird show.

• Departs: Daily – time TBC upon booking.
• Duration: Two hours
• Capacity: Min 2pax Max 6pax Opportunity for three groups to run concurrently.
• Minimum age: 5yrs old; children under 15yrs old must be accompanied by a full paying adult (1:1 ratio).

KOALA CLOSE-UP

Learn some remarkable facts about Australia's favourite tree-huggers and see why they've captured the nation's hearts. Perfect for individuals, couples or families, these unforgettable small group experiences will allow you exclusive up-close access.

• Departs: Daily – time TBC upon booking.
• Duration: 10 minutes
• Capacity: Max 6PAX.

KANGAROO CLOSE-UP

Discover interesting facts about our kangaroo mob as rangers guide you through the exhibit. Get up close and personal with these amazing animals.

• Departs: Multiple times daily.
• Duration: 10 minutes
• Capacity: MAX 4PAX

DINGO CLOSE-UP

Meet the keepers and learn something new about your favourite animals! Our Dingoes will make you laugh as they show off their boisterous personalities. Perfect for individuals, couples or families, these unforgettable small group experiences will allow you exclusive upclose access.

• Departs: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday – time TBC upon booking.
• Duration: 10 minutes
• Capacity: MAX 4 pax