Healesville Sanctuary
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Healesville VIC 3777
Healesville Sanctuary, in the heart of the Yarra Valley, is world-renowned as the best place to see Australian wildlife in their natural habitat. The Sanctuary's 30 hectares (70 acres) of bushland offers a distinctly Australian setting for visitors to experience unique close-up encounters with some of Australia's unique and endearing wildlife, including koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, dingoes, birds of prey and platypus. It's also an ideal place to enjoy the best food and wine the Yarra Valley has to offer.
Don't miss seeing 'Spirits of the Sky', a free flight presentation featuring Australian raptors such as the Wedge Tailed Eagle, and colourful parrot species. The new reptile presentation Fearsome to Awesome commences in January and be sure to see Australia's most deadly snakes in the reptile exhibit. Other highlights include the Platypus exhibit and Dingo Country.
The Australian Wildlife Health Centre is a working veterinary hospital treating over 2000 orphaned, ill or injured wildlife every year. Their expert team shares the journey of animal rescue, rehabilitation and release with the Sanctuary's visitors.
Share the secrets of the Coranderrk, one of the last remaining and precious parcels of original Yarra Valley bushland. Led by an experienced Eco-ranger you will travel lightly on the land in an electric Eco-train. Discover some of the oldest and tallest Manna gum and spot wildlife and their habitats. Enjoy morning tea at the Bush Hut before visiting a scar tree.
Healesville Sanctuary is an Australian wildlife experience that centres on local conservation and indigenous culture. Set in a beautiful natural environment, the Sanctuary offers a place for people and animals to reconnect with nature - from creek to canopy. Healesville Sanctuary plays a critical role in saving some of the world's most endangered animals.
Experienced guides offer a free volunteer guide service between 10.30am - 3.30pm.
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