Young girls Abby (L) and Jesse (R) climb, play and laugh on Megalania the Megafauna chainsaw carving

School Holidays

Date

3 April 2026 - 19 April 2026

These school holidays, embrace the change of seasons at Healesville Sanctuary!

What's on:

Easter Scavenger Hunt - with a twist!

This Easter weekend, join the hunt to uncover some of nature’s most fascinating egg-laying animals as you explore winding paths around Healesville Sanctuary.

Event date: Friday 3 April – Monday 6 April

Barking Owl Milli flying in Spirits of the Sky free-flight bird show. Milli flies back and forth from Keepers Jason Bell, James Goodridge and Mel Baxter
Spirits of the Sky

Discover Australia's majestic birds in the spectacular presentation of Spirits of the Sky, on twice daily.

Time: 12pm and 3pm

Location: Flight arena, Healesville Sanctuary

  • Celebrate the seven seasons of the Kulin nation – Waring, wombat season, runs from April - July.

  • Hear Murrundindi (Wurundjeri Elder) share cultural stories and listen to the sounds of the didgeridoo, every day during the School Holidays except for Saturdays.

  • Enjoy our wonderful array of talks throughout the day!

  • Keep active as you jump and play in our Banksia, Bunjil and Corroborree Frog Nature Play spaces.

  • Keep your eyes peeled for our Roving Rangers around the Sanctuary – they just love sharing their knowledge with you!

  • Smell and enjoy a warm cup of our very own coffee blend at one of the cafes.

  • Try your best at building gunyahs for shelter on the Koala Picnic Lawns.
Iguanodon facing right.
Toddler Twins Mason (black jacket) and Cody (red jacket) make their own shelters at DIY Gunyah making activity
Barking Owl Milli flying in Spirits of the Sky free-flight bird show. Milli flies back and forth from Keepers Jason Bell, James Goodridge and Mel Baxter