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Healesville Sanctuary Tickets

Children building a stick shelter at Healesville Sanctuary, surrounded by lush greenery.

Veterinarians examining a wombat at Healesville Sanctuary.

Wombat at Healesville Sanctuary, Australia.

Kangaroo and joey at Healesville Sanctuary, Australia.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Wander around 70 lush acres of Australian wildlife for close interactions with koalas, kangaroos, platypi, wombats, emus, and more!

The beloved Healesville Sanctuary is a mere hour’s drive away from Melbourne

Get up close and personal with the friendly residents of this sanctuary, native to Australia

Feel at peace with nature as you stroll past creeks and canopies in this enormous bushland

Learn about animal rescue, rehabilitation, and release

Meet cuddly koalas, say g’day mate to a kangaroo, and smile at a little echidna

Admission into Healesville Sanctuary

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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John
Nov, 2022Verified booking
4/5
The online ticketing system is a little onerous, but once at the Sanctuary, everything was great: maps, explanation from specialist staff very good. Exhibit structures good, although nocturnal animal areas are understandably dark so it is difficult to see the animals. The grounds are much improved as compared to when we visited many years ago. I laud your conservation efforts. Your passion is obvious. Well done. John Casey
Terrence
Aug, 2022Verified booking
4/5
Wondered about the check-in rigmarole. Surely the amount of information collected during the on-line booking would suffice. Couldn't see the point of repeating it all. Our six year old grandaughter's birthday will surely linger long in her memory.
Peggy
Aug, 2022Verified booking
5/5
The booking was a little late coming through apparently due to COVID, but it all went very smoothly. The instruction to print a hard copy of the ticket unnecessary- it did cause some worry as I do not possess a printer, and quite a drive to use one. The staff at Healesville Sanctuary processed the tickets, with no problem, from my phone. Thankyou.
Maria
Jul, 2022Verified booking
5/5
Healesville Sanctuary is such a beautiful place to go to. I wasn't expecting to be so big and have so many animals and beautiful birds ! Loved it ! The drive to Healesville is very nice too. Great relaxing day.Thank you. Will come back again soon.
Rhonda
Jun, 2022Verified booking
5/5
Found it very easy to book my tickets and received them in plenty of time to go to the venue the same day. Very happy and would recomend Headout for bookings.

Nestled in the heart of the Yarra Valley is the Healesville Sanctuary, a world-famous sanctuary to see Australian wildlife in their natural habitat. Reconnect with nature, from creek to canopy, as you stroll through 70 acres of bushland haven! This sanctuary also plays a vital role in saving endangered animals in Australia. Enjoy close up encounters with adorable native animals like koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, platypi, dingoes, and birds. Visit the Australian Wildlife Health Center as well, a working veterinary hospital that treats orphaned, injured, and ill wildlife. Meet the sleepy koalas, say g’day to a kangaroo, and wave at the shy little echidnas - all, in a fun and safe manner.

COVID Safety Guidelines

You will receive your tickets within 24-48 hours of making the booking

Masks are mandatory indoors in Victoria. They need to be worn anytime you are inside apart from when you’re eating or drinking

Groups must consist of 10 guests or fewer

All guests are required to stay at least 1.5 meters away from other guests

Various habitats have been closed for public safety

All indoor spaces have been closed, dining options are outdoors only, and some keeper talks and encounters are currently unavailable

You are required to purchase pre-booked tickets (even for infants) online. You will not be able to book tickets at the gate

Click here to learn more about the safety measures put in place by Zoos Victoria

Important Information

*Note: the animals have access to their night dens during this time and the zoo does not want to disrupt their routine so some animals may choose to hit the hay early

Indoor habitats like the Nocturnal House, Land of Parrots, Reptile House, and Australian Wildlife Health Centre are open, all others are closed

The Pouch House is open, Future Vets is closed

Creek play is open, subject to creek conditions

Keeper talks are running, except for Platypus Chat

Timings

Daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Discounted Tickets

Admissions for infants under the age of 3 are free every day

Children aged 4-15yrs enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID)

Children under 16 receive free entry on weekends, Victorian public holidays, and Victorian Government school holidays

Reduced-price tickets are also available for anyone with a valid Australian Pensioner Concession Card, full-time student card, Healthcare Card, Disability Concession Card, or DVA Gold Card

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly

Please print your voucher and display it with a valid photo ID at the attraction

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification

Ticket Redemption Point

You can redeem the tickets directly at the entrance of the attraction: Healesville Sanctuary

Address: Glen Eadie Ave, Healesville VIC 3777, Australia

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Getting There

The closest bus stop is Healesville Sanctuary, which stops right in front of the attraction

Bus #685 & 686 will bring you here

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date selected during checkout