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Zoos Victoria proudly launched their Reconciliation Action Plan at Healesville Sanctuary on Sunday 29 May.

Renowned musician Archie Roach will headline Healesville Sanctuary's Reconciliation Week celebration on Sunday 29 May.



The celebration, which includes the launch of Zoos Victoria first Reconciliation Action Plan, will include a day of Indigenous themed activities.



Do you want to work with animals? Healesville Sanctuary presents the Keeper for a Day program—an engaging day of activity for all aspiring zoo keepers that allows you to go behind the scenes.

Healesville Sanctuary and the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) are warning rogue anglers to stop illegally using opera house nets after another Platypus was found dead in the Bunyip River this month.

Spoil mum and the family with a day at the sanctuary with a fabulous lunch in our Brolga room.

Little Yamacoona (Wurundjeri for "water spirit"), weighed only 335 grams when she arrived at the Sanctuary in a critical condition four weeks ago. She was miraculously found at Raymond Island floating in saltwater about four kilometres from the mouth of the Mitchell River.

Where better to celebrate Australia Day than at Healesville Sanctuary?

 We're inviting everyone to celebrate in true Aussie style this Australia Day.

This season's Tasmanian Devil joeys had their first ever vet checks at Healesville Sanctuary.