Spirit of the Land

Healesville Sanctuary presents a unique, new opportunity to experience the Coranderrk Bushland as it comes alive at night with Murrundindi.
Saturday 5th September 2009

Tasmanian Devil Pup

Healesville Sanctuary has spotted Yulgilbar, this Spring's Tasmanian Devil pup out of the pouch for the very first time.

Devil Worshippers Unite

The world's leading experts on the Tasmanian Devil will meet this week to share their knowledge in the race to save Australia's largest marsupial carnivore from extinction.

Help Save Wildlife Injured in the Victorian Bushfires

Support wildlife injured in the Victorian Bushfires

Endangered Helmeted Honeyeaters safe after local bushfire

The bushfire in the Bunyip State Park during the Victorian bushfires has spared the critically endangered Helmeted Honeyeater which survives in just two small wild populations east of Melbourne.

Feeding Victoria’s native wildlife following the bushfires

Healesville Sanctuary provides important advice for people wanting to assist animals that survived the recent bushfires but now becoming seriously malnourished.

Baby Platypus Puggle On Parade

Healesville Sanctuary has celebrated another world first breeding success with the arrival of a baby Platypus known as a Puggle.

Storm Meets Storm For A Devil Of A Time

Senior players from the Melbourne Storm Rugby Team had "a devil of a time" at Healesville Sanctuary to celebrate Storm the Devil's naming day.

We are Family Photo Competition winner

Thanks to everyone who visited us during the Easter school holidays and emailed your best family photo, we have announced our winner ...

Happy Howling Birthday

Two of Healesville Sanctuary's Alpine Dingoes have just turned seven.

75 Reasons to Celebrate Healesville Sanctuary's 75th Birthday

Attention all party animals: come join the birthday celebrations at Healesville Sanctuary on Sunday 31 May 2009.

Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes Support Bushfire Victims

Healesville Sanctuary has received a generous donation from the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes to support the Australian Wildlife Health Centre's work with bushfire victims.

One For The Record Books

Celebrating Healesville Sanctuary's 75th birthday recently seemed like a perfect time to reunite two old mates.

Tibetan Buddhist Master Visits Healesville

His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizin, supreme head of the Sakya Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism visited Healesville Sanctuary to offer thanks and blessings.

Tourism Australia Executive Visits Sanctuary

Healesville Sanctuary offered a warm, sunny welcome to Geoff Buckley and Nick Baker from Tourism Australia.

Upwey High School supports bushfire-affected wildlife

Healesville Sanctuary has received a generous donation from Year 10 students at Upwey High School to support the Australian Wildlife Health Centre's work with bushfire victims.

Successful return to the wild for injured pelican

Healesville Sanctuary celebrated the successful rehabilitation and release of an Australian Pelican back to Lilydale Lake this week.

Close encounter of the raptor kind

14 year old Tony Missen was an eager participant in Healesville Sanctuary's Birds of Prey Encounter program.

A Sunrise start for Healesville Sanctuary

The Channel Seven breakfast program, ‘Sunrise' visited Healesville Sanctuary last Friday, broadcasting six live weather crosses with Fifi Box.

Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo - No Smoking Venues

Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo will be smoke-free venues from Tuesday 1 September.

The Adventures of Benni the Koala

Benni the Koala is becoming quite the adventurer!  At just over nine months old, he's starting to leave Mum Mia to venture into the big wide world. 

Fly High At Healesville Sanctuary These School Holidays

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH STEVE PARISH

World-renowned photographer, Steve Parish will be taking budding photographers on an inspiring journey into wildlife photography at Healesville Sanctuary later this month.

YOU LITTLE DEVILS!!

MOST SUCCESSFUL BREEDING SEASON EVER

Platypus Convention

For the first time in 10 years, experts in the Platypus species met last month to discuss all things webbed, billed and absolutely unique to Australia.

Rejuvenation Photography Exhibition

Come to Healesville Sanctuary 10 October - 8 November 2009 and see an exhibition of magnificent photographs by the junior finalists in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Spring Photography Exhibition.  

Coranderrk Calling

Join us in our favourite frog activity for the year! As part of National Frog Week celebrations, participants can enjoy an exploration of local frogs in the Healesville area with a Coranderrk Frogs Walk'n'Talk .

National Ride to Work Day

Healesville Sanctuary staff have proven that you don't need formal bike paths to ride to work.

Twilight Shopping at Healesville Sanctuary

With every dollar spent supporting its amazing work with Australia's native wildlife, Healesville Sanctuary's Twilight Shopping Night on Thursday 12 November 2009 will be the perfect opportunity to beat the Christmas rush.

Tassie Devil Naming Competition

Healesville Sanctuary is celebrating the birth of 27 bouncing baby Tassie Devils as part of its important breeding program to help save the iconic species from the threat of extinction. As part of the celebration, there is an exclusive chance to help name one of the babies  and win a weekend  getaway package including a special meet and greet with the newly named youngster.

Baby Tassie Devil Name Revealed

The winning name from Healesville Sanctuary's Tassie Devil naming competition has been announced - with the keepers deciding on the name ‘Phoenix'.

Hunters of the Skies at Healesville Sanctuary

At our twice-daily Birds of Prey presentations, marvel at Australia's incredible raptors - the hunters of the skies. Be prepared for some low-flying thrills as they navigate the airspace and fly closer than you ever thought possible! 

What’s up Skip? Movies at Healesville Sanctuary

What better place to watch classic Australian films with iconically Australian stories, than on your picnic blanket, under a star-studded Healesville night sky, surrounded by towering gum trees and Australian wildlife.  Saturday nights from March 6.

Wild Aussies at Healesville Sanctuary

See Wild Aussies performing live at 11am and 2.00pm on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 January.  This cuddly crew will sing and dance their way around Australia in search of Little Aussies just like you to help save their endangered animal friends. Listen out for Hunter the Tassie Devil who has a special conservation message about her Devil friends at Healesville Sanctuary.