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Healesville Sanctuary

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Formally known as the Sir Colin MacKenzie Sanctuary, Healesville Sanctuary is a bushland haven for Australian Wildlife.

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Tasmanian Devil stand off

Tasmanian Devil

Tasmanian Devils are the largest carnivorous marsupials in the world today.  Devils once occurred on mainland Australia, but have been confined to Tasmania since pre-European times. 

Sanctuary highlights

Parrot statue at Land of Parrots

Land of parrots

Get up close to Australia’s best-loved birds in this spectacular walk-through aviary. 

Wild encounters

Kangaroo feed

Close-up Encounters

Book a Close-up Encounter for an unforgettable close-up experience with one of our amazing Australian animals. Only $12 per person. Find out more ...

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    Upcoming events not to be missed at Healesville Sanctuary

    Black-headed Python with keeper
    Meet the Keeper

    Daily at Healesville Sanctuary

    Each day, we offer opportunities to hear our expert keepers talk about the animals in their care and the conservation work being done for various species.

    Cockatoo during Spirits of the Sky presentation
    Spirits of the Sky

    Daily at Healesville Sanctuary

    Discover Australia’s majestic birds of prey and magnificent parrots in this this spectacular daily show, free with general admission.  Who rules the sky? Parrots, by their sheer numbers – or birds of prey, as skilled predatory hunters? Watch and make up your own mind.

    Platypus with keeper at Tales from Platypus Creek
    Tales from Platypus Creek

    Daily at Healesville Sanctuary

    Think the Platypus is a shy and reclusive creature? Think again! Tales from Platypus Creek lets you see Platypus as they have never been seen before. Come face-to-face with Healesville Sanctuary’s most iconic species in a world-first interactive Platypus show.

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