Booking Your Visit
Please contact our friendly bookings officer on (03) 5957 2818 and make a booking with the following details:
Choose a Program
If you would like an educator led discovery session then please choose a topic focus from our School Programs and let us know what you would like to do. You can also do your own Self-guided Program. To maximise the learning opportunities for your students you can refer to the pre and post visit activities
Note: for an educator led session the minimum group size is 12. If you have a smaller group booking, you may pay for 12 students or contact a neighbouring school and organise a joint excursion.
Discovery Sessions
If you have booked in for a discovery session one of our educators will call you before your visit to confirm details and to answer any queries you may have.
Please note your session time cannot be altered on the day.
Suggested Itineraries
To assist planning for the day we have provided suggested itineraries so that you can best plan your day around your Discovery Session time.
View our suggested itineraries here.
Storage and Pavillions
At Healesville Sanctuary, picnic areas are available. For reservations and pricing please contact the bookings officer on (03) 5957 2804. Lockers are available and free of charge.
Maps
Maps will be provided for group leaders at the gate or you can view and dowload our Sanctuary map here
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From the Flight Arena Show, to the Wildlife Hospital and Keeper Talks, you have plenty of chances to get up close and personal with some of Australia’s most amazing wildlife.
Find out moreHealesville Sanctuary is only one hour from Melbourne and is easily accessible by car or public transport.
Find out moreFind out more information about accessibility at Healesville Sanctuary.
Find out moreHealesville Sanctuary is excited to introduce the team from the Healesville Hotel, our food partners, bringing you a dynamic, passionate approach to food. Visitors can enjoy sensational food, coffee, wines and high quality produce from local farms, orchards and artisan producers right here at Healesville Sanctuary.
Find out moreEnjoy free guided tours. Enjoy a great meal with a Yarra Valley flavour at the newly renovated Sanctuary Harvest or buy a gourmet BBQ pack (book on arrival) and take advantage of our free BBQ facilities. Wheelchairs and pushers are catered for, as are group bookings.
Begin or end your day in the Sanctuary Shop, renowned for beautiful gifts, original Aboriginal artworks and iconic Australian clothing including UGG Boots and Drizabone.
Find out moreSupervision
Please remind your students that other people are at the Sanctuary for an enjoyable day out and following the basic supervision guidelines will ensure a great day for everybody: