Healesville Sanctuary's close encounters provide you with the opportunity to gain unique insights through unforgettable experiences that take you behind-the-scenes or close-up to Australian wildlife.  

Night Creatures Close Encounter
Under the cover of darkness the Australian bush comes alive with some of the most incredible and unique night creatures!

The Night Creatures Close Encounter is your opportunity to go behind the scenes and meet Healesville Sanctuary's very special nocturnal 'stars' close-up and personal. Meet acrobatic ringtail possums, the very cute Bilbies, the Potoroo - a mini-version of the Kangaroo and the 'king' of camouflage, the Tawny Frogmouth. Learn about their keen senses of sight, smell and hearing that makes them far better suited night life than us!

Available: Thursday through to Sunday
Age: 4 years and over (4 -15 year olds need to be accompanied by a paying adult)
Duration: 1 hour
Time: Encounters are available at 11am and 2.30pm
Price: $65 Adult $45 Child (Maximum group of 12)
Prices include all day general admission to Healesville Sanctuary

Please Note: Bookings must be made at least three days in advance

Call 1300 ZOOS VIC to book now.