Tree kangaroo perching on a branch with blurred out green ferns in the background

Short Beaked Echidna peaking over a log. Its beak is resting on the log and its looking towards the camera. Its brown with creamy colour spikes.

October 18 update: Healesville Sanctuary is temporarily closed

Ticketholders will be automatically refunded.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update Getting here Zoo map Prices and tickets

Kids visit free!

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Ticketholders will be automatically refunded.

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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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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The Mountain Pygmy-possums need your help

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Fighting Extinction

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

Local threatened species

Meet the 27 animals we're fighting to protect.

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Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife

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Wipe for wildlife

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Only $9.50 a month over 12 months

At-home virtual keeper talks, activities, kids online courses and more

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Help fund conservation work to fight extinction

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

Animal Encounters

All animal encounters have been cancelled until further notice.

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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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