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Healesville Sanctuary will reopen on Wednesday 28 July, 9am-5pm

All members and visitors must prebook a ticket online. No tickets available at the gate.

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Kids visit free!
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All members and visitors must prebook a ticket online. No tickets available at the gate.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update Getting here Zoo map Prices and tickets
Kids visit free!
Enjoy in any weather
Weather guide
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Animals and habitats
Discover the animals of Healesville Sanctuary
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All visitors and members must have a pre-booked entry ticket before arriving at the gate (including babies).

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Healesville Sanctuary itineraries
Tailor your ultimate visit to the Sanctuary with our recommended itineraries
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What's On

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Spirits of the Sky
Discover Australia's majestic birds of prey in this spectacular daily show.
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Wominjeka – Indigenous cultural experiences with Murrundindi
Every Sunday, Murrundindi is here to share the cultural stories of his land.
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Animal Experiences

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

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Python Close-up
Immerse yourself in the created natural environment of our Pythons.
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Sanctuary History Tour
Go behind the scenes and discover some of the areas that make Healesville Sanctuary so special.
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Echidna Close-up
Upgrade your visit to Healesville Sanctuary and meet one of our shy little echidnas!

Fighting Extinction

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

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Local threatened species
Meet the 27 animals we're fighting to protect.
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Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife
Keeping your cat safe and happy at home is easy!
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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 $10 a month over 12 months
Unlimited entry to Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary (daily capacity restrictions apply)
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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Healesville Sanctuary is formally known as the Sir Colin Mackenzie Sanctuary.

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School programs

Education programs connecting young people with species from across the globe

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