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Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary - KIDS GO FREE - General Admission

Get up close and personal to all things wildlife at Australia’s famous Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary

Get up close and personal to all things wildlife at Australia’s famous Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary

Highlights

  • See over 200 Native Australian Wildlife!
  • Visit the Australian Animal Health Centre and see our vet and nurses at work
  • Enjoy multiple interactive animal talks and feeding sessions throughout the day
  • Get up close and personal to our resident animals and learn all about them
  • KIDS GO FREE weekends, school holidays and public holidays

Situated just 1 hour from Melbourne, this world-renowned Australian Wildlife haven is an absolute must see for anyone visiting the Victoria region!

The Sanctuary is home to over 200 Australian animal species including, koalas, kangaroos, platypus, dingoes, wombats and emus.

You’ll be free to wander the grounds and observe these magnificent animals on their home turf.

The Australian Wildlife Health Centre also resides at the sanctuary and is a very special facility where over 1,500 sick and injured wildlife are treated and rehabilitated each year.

Visitors are welcome to visit the centre, where you can meet our team of vets and nurses and see them at work. Be sure to catch one of the fascinating daily talks with the vet team to hear and learn all about their inspiring work!

There is also a range of free shows including keeper talks and feeding times throughout the day that you wont want to miss. A great way to get up close and personal to our resident animals and learn all about them!

The ultimate day trip for lovers of all things wildlife - sure to be a hit with the whole family!


KIDS GO FREE ON WEEKENDS, VICTORIAN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (With a paying adult)!



Current Victorian School holiday dates:

2023:

June 24- July 9

September 16 - October 1

December 21 - 29 January 2024


2024:

March 29 - April 14

June 29 - July 14

September 21 - October 6

December 20 - January 28 2025



****Keeper talks and feeding times ****

Emu -10.45am

Tree-kangaroo - 11.15am

Echidna -1pm

What's up the Creek? -1.30pm

Koala - 2pm

Lyrebird - 3.30pm

Adult $46.00
Child $0.00

Location

  • Badger Creek Rd, Badger Creek VIC 3777, Australia (just 1 hours drive from Melbourne CBD)

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Tickets are non-transferable and must be used on the dates selected when booking. .

  • Kids go FREE - applicable for ages 15 years and under accompanied by a paying adult.

Available Bookings from 29 Mar to 11 Apr 2024

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All prices are shown in AUD ($)

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This award is evidence of a sophisticated tourism business that consistently exceeds visitor expectations. Their proactive leadership and management ensure the business's focus on continuously improving their economic, social and environmental performance to create genuine, constantly evolving and sustainable tourism experiences.

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When you see the Qualmark logo, your activity of choice is endorsed by New Zealand Tourism's official quality assurance organisation and backed by leaders in the industry. It's your trusted guide to iconic activities and experiences that are awarded for their exceptionally high level of quality, safety and sustainability.

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