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Healesville Sanctuary is open - welcome back!

All members and visitors must prebook a ticket online

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update Getting here Zoo map Prices and tickets
Kids visit free!
Enjoy in any weather
Weather guide

All members and visitors must prebook a ticket online

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update Getting here Zoo map Prices and tickets
Kids visit free!
Enjoy in any weather
Weather guide
Koala smiling at camera and sitting on thick branch
Animals and habitats
Discover the animals of Healesville Sanctuary
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COVIDsafe plans

We can't wait to see you back at the Sanctuary! All members and visitors must prebook a ticket online.

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Animal Experiences

Select experiences are now available to add to your visit

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Koala Close-up
Meet our sleepy koalas
An echidna lying on the ground, peaking over a log, looking towards the camera. It has perched its nose on a log.
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Echidna Close-up
Upgrade your visit to Healesville Sanctuary and meet one of our shy little echidnas!
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Kangaroo Close-up
Upgrade your visit to Healesville Sanctuary and say g'day to a kangaroo!
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What's On

Don't miss the limited-time-only dinosaur experience, included with zoo entry!

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The Mountain Pygmy-possums need your help

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Take a virtual tour of Healesville Sanctuary

Join Keeper Darren for a relaxing wander through the beautiful bushland of the Sanctuary, and meet some of Australia's most iconic and endangered animals.

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Fighting Extinction

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

Leadbeater's Possum on branch
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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 $9.50 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.

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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