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Healesville: Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary

24/3/2017

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Australian wildlife: Koala eating gum leaves in a tree at Healesville Sanctuary.
A Koala eating gum leaves.
Just over an hours drive from Melbourne CBD and set on 30 hectares of bush-land, Healesville Sanctuary is a wildlife haven and protected zone for a variety of Australia's native flora & fauna. 
Australian wildlife - An inquisitive Emu stare at Healesville Sanctuary. (Aussie ostrich).
An inquisitive Emu.
Having lived in Melbourne 94% of my life, it puzzles me as to why I had never been to Healesville Sanctuary. I heard the word "Healesville" when invited and for some silly reason thought that this would involve up-hill hiking, therefore, wore sensible shoes. Call me naive, I deserve it. I had to laugh once we arrived and I realised we were at a zoo. My trusty flip-flops would have been ideal on this 36 degree, summer's day.

The animals were very interested in my camera and I was able to capture some great photos.​

To visit other locations around the Yarra Valley check out https://www.winecompass.com.au/yarra-valley/foodie-wine/
Australian wildlife: Koala eating gum leaves in a tree at Healesville Sanctuary.
Happy to catch this little guy awake. Koala's sleep for up to 22 hours per day.
Australian wildlife: Koala eating gum leaves in a tree at Healesville Sanctuary.
The same Koala (pictured above) posing for another photo munching on some gum leaves. He wouldn't stop looking at my camera.

A bit of background info...

Just over an hours drive from Melbourne CBD and set on 30 hectares of bush-land, Healesville Sanctuary is a wildlife haven and protected zone for a variety of Australia's native flora and fauna. Walking through the well designed and maintained grounds, you will find a number of exhibits and information on the following Australian animals:​
  • Koalas. 
  • Kangaroos.
  • Rock-Wallabies.
  • Tasmanian Devils.
  • Emus.
  • Echidnas.
  • Possums.
  • Wombats. 
  • Dingoes. 
  • Platypus.
  • Reptiles.
  • Fruitbats/ Flying Foxes.
  • Various bird/ avian species.
  • Plus more...
Healesville Sanctuary also play a major role in an extensive captive breeding program managed by Zoo's Victoria. Most notable is their work with Tasmanian Devils. 85% of Australia's wild population of Tasmanian Devils are affected by Devil Facial Tumour Disease. As part of the 'Save the Tasmanian Devil’ program, Healesville Sanctuary are working hard to secure a future for the species, aiming to breed and manage a sustainable captive population of approx 120 Devils.
Australian wildlife - A tasmanian devil running at Healesville Sanctuary.
An active little Tasmanian Devil bolted through his enclosure with his mind on one thing...
Australian wildlife - A tasmanian devil swimming at Healesville Sanctuary.
Cooling down and having a swim.
Australian wildlife: 3 flying foxes/ fruit bats hanging upside down, sleeping at Healesville Sanctuary.
If I was a fruit bat, I think I'd be a lot like the one on the left.
Australian wildlife: Kangaroo laying in the grass on a hot day at Healesville Sanctuary.
Kangaroo taking a break in the ridiculous heat.
Unlike other wildlife sanctuaries I have been to in Victoria, Healesville operates more like a zoo than a sanctuary. You are unable to purchase food to hand-feed the animals. If you would love the experience of hand-feeding Aussie wildlife, I recommend a visit to Pearcedale's Moonlit Wildlife Sanctuary or the Phillip Island Wildlife Park instead.
Australian wildlife: An Echidna foraging through rocks at Healesville Sanctuary.
An Echidna foraging through his enclosure
Australian wildlife: A cute Echidna foraging through rocks at Healesville Sanctuary.
Love this little guy!
Australian wildlife: An Echidna foraging through rocks at Healesville Sanctuary.
An Echidna.
Australian wildlife: A Rock Wallaby and rocks at Healesville Sanctuary.
A Rock Wallaby, living up to its name.
Australian wildlife: A Rock Wallaby and her baby hiding from the heat under the rocks at Healesville Sanctuary.
A Rock Wallaby and her baby (about to jump in her pouch).
Australian wildlife: Love birds at Healesville Sanctuary.
The cutest little lovebirds. The bird on the right - I presume the female - kept trying to move away from the bird on the left, but he kept following her, not giving up, devouring her with torrid kisses.
Australian wildlife: Bird at Healesville Sanctuary.
Australian wildlife: Bird at Healesville Sanctuary.
Australian wildlife: Bird at Healesville Sanctuary.
Birds inside the aviary at Healesville Sanctuary.

Healesville Sanctuary Location

Badger Creek Rd, Healesville VIC, 3777
PHONE: 1300 966 784

Open from 9 am to 5 pm, 7 days per week.

To access via train:
​Take a Lilydale Line train to Lilydale Railway Station and then catch
bus 685 to take you to Healesville Sanctuary.

Phillip Island Wildlife Park. ​Victoria, Australia.
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Phillip Island Wildlife Park.
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