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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.

July 8 update: Healesville Sanctuary is closed from Thursday 9 July

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) update Getting here Zoo map Prices and tickets
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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
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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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Only $9.50 a month over 12 months
Unlimited entry to Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary (daily capacity restrictions apply)
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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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School programs

Education programs connecting young people with species from across the globe

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