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Tasmanian Devil sitting on grass ground facing camera
Southern Koala sitting on branch, looking at camera
Two guests (mother and son) walking past the Koala Tree at Healesville Sanctuary.
Brush Tailed Rock Wallaby on a rock
Bernice, the Black Breasted Buzzard, having just been released from her keeper's glove and flying towards the right of frame.

Open every day 9am – 5pm

All non-members should pre-book online. Zoo Members can scan their membership card at the gate.
FAQs Getting here Zoo map Prices and tickets
Kids visit free!
Enjoy in any weather
Weather guide
All non-members should pre-book online. Zoo Members can scan their membership card at the gate.
FAQs Getting Here Zoo Map Prices & Tickets
Kids visit free!
Enjoy in any weather
Weather guide
A circle-cropped image of a Koala looking at the camera, sitting on a thick branch.
Animals and habitats
Discover the animals of Healesville Sanctuary
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Become a Member
Unlimited entry + kids join free
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Zoos Victoria acknowledges and respects the Traditional Owners as the original custodians of the land and waters, their ability to care for Country, and deep spiritual connection to it. We honour Elders past and present whose knowledge and wisdom has ensured the continuation of culture and traditional practices.

Plan your visit

Don't forget to pre-book your tickets if you're not a member

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Book tickets
We are open every day 9am – 5pm
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Read our FAQs
We are experiencing a high volume of calls at the moment so please read our FAQs.
A platter of orange and poppy seed cakes with cream cheese icing and grated orange rind. Cakes are ready for a function in the Brolga Room.
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Our cafes and kiosks
Enjoy some of the best food, drinks and wines the Yarra Valley has to offer.

What's on

Free
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Spirits of the Sky
Discover Australia's majestic birds of prey in this spectacular daily presentation.
Two children being taught how to throw and catch a boomerang.
Free
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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 visit even more special by booking an exclusive encounter.

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VIP Sanctuary Tour $119
Come with us on a journey through the Australian bush and meet the animals who live there.
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Echidna Experience $58
Upgrade your visit to Healesville Sanctuary and meet one of our shy little echidnas!
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Kangaroo Experience $39
Upgrade your visit to Healesville Sanctuary and say g'day to a kangaroo!
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Fighting Extinction

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

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Moth Tracker
Your chance to change the future of a critically endangered possum
A Totes For Wildlife bag, being held up by a right arm, in front of trees inside the Butterfly House.
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Totes For Wildlife
Buy a tote bag and directly support the conservation of local threatened species.
Wipe For Wildlife - Black Cockatoo Eating on Branch
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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 $11.50 a month over 12 months
Unlimited entry to Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Kyabram Fauna Park
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
Become a Zoo Member Gift a Membership

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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