Member Exclusive - Early Risers
Cool, calm summer mornings at your Sanctuary—just for members.
Start your day with the Sanctuary before the crowds arrive. From 2-31 January 2026, members enjoy exclusive early access from 8-9am - an hour before public opening. Beat the heat, wander in the cool morning air, and see wildlife at their most active as keepers begin their day.
Grab a coffee or light breakfast from Candlebark Café, browse the Gift Shop, and enjoy early access to Creek Play and shaded Nature Play, with water features and cooling misters for little explorers - all open early, just for members.
Live nearby? Drop in for a morning wander, rediscover Healesville Sanctuary's hidden gems, and make it the easiest, most refreshing way to start a summer day.
Please note Nocturnal House, Land of Parrots and Reptile House are unavailable before 9am
Members are loving the early start
- “LOVED the 8am for members! Beautiful and cool and some animals out that aren’t always out during the day. I love photography so this was the perfect morning.”
- “Wonderful being able to enter from 8am. We loved having the zoo mostly to ourselves.”
- “Started early and it was not crowded, saw more animal activity than at busy times.”