A bushland haven for native wildlife in the Yarra Valley
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Highlights
Christmas at the Gift Shop
Looking for the perfect gift for wildlife lovers this holiday season? Healesville Sanctuary’s Zoo Shop is brimming with unique, animal-themed treasures that make every gift extra special.
Double puggles in trouble
Healesville Sanctuary’s Australian Wildlife Health Centre has seen a recent spike in Echidna puggles, after two of the youngsters were accidentally disturbed during construction works in their local areas.
The hospital is raising one of them and a wildlife carer is supporting the other.
Once they’re big enough, the young Echidnas will be returned to the wild near where they were found.
Netflix & Drill: Wombats Get VIP Dental Care
Gem and Milo, two beloved wombats at Healesville Sanctuary, recently had a dental day like no other! With teeth that never stop growing, these marsupials rely on fibrous native grasses to keep their chompers in check but sometimes they need expert help. The duo calmly underwent a full dental procedure, even broadcast live for visitors to watch in the Sanctuary’s wildlife hospital. Thanks to specialist care, both wombats are back to munching happily and flashing healthy smiles.
Go behind the scenes of the Australian Wildlife Health Centre to see the state-of-the-art animal care facility.
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"The membership is affordable and really good value for money. Additionally, I am kept abreast of developments at the zoo because I am a member" - Yumna R
"Keep doing what you are doing, its wonderful and I am proud to be a Zoo member" - Susan M
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Healesville Sanctuary is formally known as the Sir Colin Mackenzie Sanctuary.
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Education programs connecting young people with species from across the globe