Healesville Sanctuary VCE

Healesville Sanctuary offers a broad range of VCE programs aligned with the VCE study designs in Biology, Psychology, and Environmental Studies. 
With natural settings, up close animal encounters, expert zoo staff, and unique wildlife learning resources, Healesville Sanctuary is an ideal place to facilitate deeper learning for VCE students.

  • Fly Like an Eagle

    'Fly Like An Eagle’ is an exciting new program for VCE Psychology students examining the everyday use of operant conditioning used by raptor  and parrot training staff at Healesville Sanctuary.

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  • Reproduction: Strategies for Success

    Investigate the unique reproductive processes of Australian animals.
    Discover more about marsupial and monotreme reproduction, and how breeding programs at Healesville Sanctuary are helping to restore threatened populations.

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  • Dynamic Ecosystems

    Identify plants, record field data and investigate biotic and abiotic factors whist being immersed in the beautiful Coranderrk Nature Trail.

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  • Biodiversity – A Possum Perspective

    Examine issues surrounding the endangered Leadbeater's possum, Victoria's faunal emblem by participating in fieldwork and a behind the scenes visit. Discuss biodiversity, morphology, behaviour, habitat, threats, captive breeding and future management strategies.

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  • Respect for the Land, the Wurrundjeri Way

    Explore the culture, beliefs, social structure, history and land management practices of the Wurundjeri people whose lands encompass the area where  Healesville Sanctuary is today. Learn about Bush Tucker plants, fibre and medicinal plants, technology and tools and develop questions to interrogate how to live in harmony with the plants and animals of Australia.

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