About this Activity
Healesville Sanctuary Melbourne is an excellent place to view Australian wildlife in their native habitat. The sanctuary is located in a stunning bushland environment, with over 200 species to discover. Highlights include the many Animal Close-ups and Meet the Keeper opportunities throughout the day.
Address
Badger Creek Road, Healesville VIC 3777
Opening Hours
Daily 9:00am to 5:00pm
Closed
Child age: 4-15 years old. Younger than 4 years old are admitted free. A paying adult must accompany children under 16 years old.
Children under 16 receive FREE entry on weekends, Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays.
Highlights
Meet native Australian wildlife
Visit the Australian Wildlife Health Centre treating orphaned, ill or injured wildlife
Just one hour from Melbourne
See animals including Koalas, Kangaroos, Platypus, Wombats and Emus
70 acres to explore
How To Use
Please present your ticket to the staff at the ticket counter on the day of your booked visit.
What To Expect
Don't miss the intriguing world of the platypus and the amazing birds of prey show daily at 12 noon and 2.30pm. Check out the Healesville Sanctuary website for all the exact timings and plan your day accordingly.
Included in your ticket, you can also visit the Australian Wildlife Health Centre. This is a working veterinary hospital which treats 2000 orphaned, ill or injured wildlife every year.
Helpful Tips
You can get to Healesville Sanctuary via car, train or bus. If travelling via train, head to Lilydale from the city centre, and then move onto the Lilydale line.
If travelling via bus, catch the 685 to Healesville, then the 686 to Healesville Sanctuary. Please refer to timetables for exact timings.