Healesville Sanctuary

Healesville Sanctuary provides the opportunity to explore a bushland haven for Australian Wildlife in the heart of the Yarra Valley, just one hour from Melbourne. Wander tranquil tracks and meet iconic Australian animals including koalas, platypus, dingoes, wombats and emus. It’s the hub of Zoos Victoria’s native threatened species breeding programs, playing a critical role in fighting the extinction of native Australian species with first class breeding facilities. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover Australia’s majestic birds of prey and magnificent parrots in the spectacular Spirits of the Sky presentation. World of the Platypus introduces you to the delightful platypus. Visit them in their riverside environment and see that they're not as shy as you'd think! Southern World sponsor the Sanctuary’s Australian Wildlife Health Centre where guests can meet the vets and nurses as they treat sick, injured or orphaned wildlife in need of care.