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Tasmanian Devil sitting on grass ground facing camera
Southern Koala sitting on branch, looking at camera
Brush Tailed Rock Wallaby on a rock

Open every day 9am – 5pm

All non-members should pre-book online. Zoo Members can scan their membership card at the gate.
FAQs Getting here Zoo map Prices and tickets
Kids visit free!
Enjoy in any weather
Weather guide
All non-members should pre-book online. Zoo Members can scan their membership card at the gate.
FAQs Getting Here Zoo Map Prices & Tickets
Kids visit free!
Enjoy in any weather
Weather guide
A circle-cropped image of a Koala looking at the camera, sitting on a thick branch.
Animals and habitats
Discover the animals of Healesville Sanctuary
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Become a Member
Unlimited entry + kids join free
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Zoos Victoria acknowledges and respects the Traditional Owners as the original custodians of the land and waters, their ability to care for Country, and deep spiritual connection to it. We honour Elders past and present whose knowledge and wisdom has ensured the continuation of culture and traditional practices.

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Don't forget to pre-book your tickets if you're not a member

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We are open every day 9am – 5pm
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Read our FAQs
We are experiencing a high volume of calls at the moment so please read our FAQs.
A platter of orange and poppy seed cakes with cream cheese icing and grated orange rind. Cakes are ready for a function in the Brolga Room.
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Our cafes and kiosks
Enjoy some of the best food, drinks and wines the Yarra Valley has to offer.

Animal Experiences

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

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Kangaroo Experience $39
Upgrade your visit to Healesville Sanctuary and say g'day to a kangaroo!
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VIP Sanctuary Tour $119
Come with us on a journey through the Australian bush and meet the animals who live there.
Side view of a brown platypus swimming through the water.
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Platypus Discovery $299
Enter the world of the cryptic Platypus in this awe-inspiring encounter.
See all encounters

What's on

A young guest, happily playing veteranarian with her plush bear, accompanied by a volunteer behind her and both smiling to the camera, in the Australian Wildlife Health Centre.
Free
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Healesville Sanctuary School Holidays
Celebrate the opening of the new Australian Wildlife Health Centre
Two children being taught how to throw and catch a boomerang.
Free
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Wominjeka – Indigenous cultural experiences with Murrundindi
Every Sunday, Murrundindi is here to share the cultural stories of his land.
Free
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Spirits of the Sky
Discover Australia's majestic birds of prey in this spectacular daily presentation.

Fighting Extinction

Zoos Victoria is a not-for-profit conservation organisation committed to fighting wildlife extinction

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Moth Tracker
Your chance to change the future of a critically endangered possum
A Totes For Wildlife bag, being held up by a right arm, in front of trees inside the Butterfly House.
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Totes For Wildlife
Buy a tote bag and directly support the conservation of local threatened species.
Wipe For Wildlife - Black Cockatoo Eating on Branch
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Wipe for Wildlife
Make the switch to toilet paper made from recycled paper today!
See all our conservation work and how you can help

Members get more!

Only $11.50 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
Become a Zoo Member Gift a Membership

Healesville Sanctuary is formally known as the Sir Colin Mackenzie Sanctuary.

Kangaroo in foreground looking at camera while three students stand in background.

School programs

Education programs connecting young people with species from across the globe

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