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Short-beaked Echidna sitting on a log and facing the camera.

Animal Experiences

Make your sanctuary visit even more special by booking an exclusive experience

Whether you want a close-up experience with your favourite animal or a chance to go behind the scenes and meet our keepers, book an animal experience to put yourself in the front row.

Zoo Members receive 10% discount on all experiences. Not a member? join today.

Guided Tours

A "Compassionate Decisions" display outside the Australian Wildlife Health Centre's Examination room.
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Australian Wildlife Health Centre Tour
Go behind the scenes of the famous Australian Wildlife Health Centre.

Animal Experiences

Two guests (right) face a Koala in a small tree (left), smiling.
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Koala Experience
Meet our sleepy koalas
Dingo with pale orange fur, brown eyes and a black nose, looking left to the camera.
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Dingo Experience
This is your opportunity to bust some myths about Dingoes!
Close-up of Kangaroo Island Kangaroo, facing the camera with front teeth showing.
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Kangaroo Experience
Upgrade your visit to Healesville Sanctuary and say g'day to a kangaroo!
Platypus swimming left in underwater enclosure.
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Platypus Discovery
Enter the world of the cryptic Platypus in this awe-inspiring experience.
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Tawny Frogmouth Experience
Go behind the scenes to 'Granny's Garden, where our Rangers will introduce you to two of the Sanc...
Close-up of a Red-tailed Black Cockatoo, eating fruit while looking slightly left of frame.
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Land of Parrots Experience
Get exclusive access to the Land of the Parrots before it opens to the public for the day, as you...
Close-up of Christmas the Echidna sitting inside a hollow tree stump, accompanied by another in the right, background.
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Echidna Experience
Upgrade your visit to Healesville Sanctuary and meet one of our shy little echidnas!

Special Experiences

Two Keepers hosting talk with five guests.
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Sanctuary After Hours
Limited-time only
Close-up of young Kangaroo, facing the camera, with another two off-frame behind.
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VIP Sanctuary Tour
Come with us on a journey through the Australian bush and meet the animals who live there.
Three guests taking part in Healesville Sanctuary's Run Around the Zoo, one pointing right and another holding a blue pen and paper.
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Race Around the Zoo – Threatened Species Mission
Experience a corporate team-building activity that's truly one-of-a-kind!