"Proud Partner, Yarra Ranges Tourism, Two-thousand Twenty-five"; "Gold Winner, Two-thousand Twenty-four Victorian Tourism Awards" - Two guests (facing away from the camera and in embrace) watch a Koala perched on a bare tree, facing left.

Echidna climbing over log, facing left and interacting with bubble enrichment.

Kids visit free!

A bushland haven for native wildlife in the Yarra Valley

Open daily 9am - 5pm

Enjoy in any weather

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Highlights

See the devilish trio in action

Three playful Tasmanian Devil joeys are now exploring their habitat, tumbling with their siblings and following mum Mocha's every move as they take on the big wide world. Catch a glimpse of these playful youngsters while supporting vital conservation efforts for this iconic Australian species.

Don't miss Spirits of the Sky

Look up and be amazed as some of Australia's most iconic birds take to the skies in this spectacular daily presentation. Watch majestic raptors, owls and colourful parrots showcase their natural behaviours, and discover what makes each species so unique. Best of all, it's included with your admission to Healesville Sanctuary.

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Events

A top-down view of a child's desk featuring assorted coloured paper, pencils, glue, a bottle, scissors, felt wire, a sharpener and a (French) papercraft activity book.

Free

Zine Fair: Wild Zine Workshops

Get Creative at Our Zine Making Workshop!

Free

Keepers of Country: Sanctuary Aboriginal Cultures Playgroup

Healesville Sanctuary is excited to introduce a playgroup designed for Aboriginal children aged 0...

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Add on an Animal Experience

Make your visit even more special by booking an exclusive experience.

Keeper escorting and conversing with three guests on a gravel forest path.

VIP Sanctuary Tour

Come with us on a journey through the Australian bush and meet the animals who live there.

Close-up of Kangaroo Island Kangaroo, facing the camera with front teeth showing.

Kangaroo Experience

Upgrade your visit to Healesville Sanctuary and say g'day to a kangaroo!

Two guests (right) face a Koala in a small tree (left), smiling.

Koala Experience

Meet our sleepy koalas

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Yumi, the Platypus, swimming to the left of frame, seen underwater in their enclosure tank: brown with a paddle-shaped tail like a beaver; a sleek, furry body like an otter; and a flat bill and webbed feet like a duck.

Healesville Sanctuary Maps

Jars of muffins, cookies and dessert slices on a benchtop in the Sanctuary Harvest Café.

Our cafes and kiosks

Enjoy some of the best food and drink the Yarra Valley has to offer.

The Cockatoo Sculpture, seen from the front-right behind a spray of mist.

Family-friendly play spaces

Explore all the indoor and outdoor play areas the Sanctuary has to offer

Two kids playing at Healesville Sanctuary, with Megalania (the wood-carve statue) in the background.

Healesville Sanctuary Accessibility

We are committed to providing an accessible environment for all our visitors.

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Only $12.42 a month over 12 months

Unlimited entry to Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Kyabram Fauna Park

Kids join free on adult memberships

Free entry to five interstate zoos

Discounts at the Zoo Shop and from our zoo partners

Help fund our conservation work to fight wildlife extinction

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What our Zoo Members are saying

"The membership is affordable and really good value for money. Additionally, I am kept abreast of developments at the zoo because I am a member" - Yumna R

"Keep doing what you are doing, its wonderful and I am proud to be a Zoo member" - Susan M

"It’s very good value for money and a Membership gives you access to many perks and information" - Sirena M

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It is with your continued support that we continue to transform our Zoos and help protect nature’s tiny and mighty.

Two Rhinoceroses lying on grass and facing left, with another standing behind them and facing right.

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We're fighting for all our furry, scaly and feathered friends that are facing extinction.

Help save wildlife on your next visit

Learn more about how you can help Zoos Victoria fight wildlife extinction on your next visit to the Sanctuary, with easy actions you can take every day.