Getting here
Healesville Sanctuary is just a one hour drive from Melbourne CBD through the stunning Yarra Valley wine region!
Major threats
Habitat destruction and disturbance from development is a major threat to Guthega Skink populations. Likewise, the effects of climate change on sensitive alpine environments and increasing bushfire frequency and severity can expose skinks to predators, and result in unsuitable vegetation changes.
Home composting
Composting begins at home. A worm farm or compost bin will immediately reduce your landfill waste.
Is your classroom learning about the Mountain Pygmy-possum?
Browse through our collection of animal teaching and learning resources for students. These include animal toolkits, e-books, Ask a Zoo Expert resources, video showcases and real-world examples to support the VCE Study Design.
Word Search
See if you can find the 12 mystery words hidden in this word search that relate to the Helmeted Honeyeater.
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Ask a Zoo Expert
Book your education experience
Fill out an online form to make a booking for your zoo education experience
Make booking nowYou will need to know the following to book your zoo excursion or online workshop:
- Education program of your choice (if applicable)
- Preferred date
- School name and address
- Contact details of organising teacher
- Number of students/classes and their year level
There are no keeper talks listed for this property
Hippo Beach Café
Opening hours: 10.30am - 4pm
Enjoy a range of sweet and savoury bakery goods, hot and cold beverages, fresh jaffles, sandwiches and pies. You can also purchase hot and cold beverages and ice creams.
Vegetarian and gluten free options available.
Victoria remains the only state to publicly support laws that would clearly label palm oil on Australian food products.
The time for action from other states and territories is now.
Take a moment to send a clear message to the minister representing you and your right for choice:
Ms Rachel Stephen-Smith, MLA, Minister for Health ACT
The Hon Ged Kearney, MP, Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Chair of Food Ministers Meetings
Contact one of our dedicated Wedding Planners at Zoo Events to let them guide you through our unique options.
Monkey play zone
Location: near Vervet Monkeys
Have a swinging good time playing on the rope, channeling your inner monkey! Test your balance, strength, coordination and motor skills for an adventurous play session.
Tour options available:
Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre
Leading conservation education in Uganda.
The Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) started as a rescue centre for sick and injured animals in Entebbe in 1952. It has evolved into Uganda's leading zoo and an organisation that is driven by conservation education.
Our partnership with UWEC started in 2019 and supports:
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strengthened animal management capabilities
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conservation breeding
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updating animal rescue and release protocols and new equipment
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development of conservation education materials and implementing them in schools and communities
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development of ecotourism programs in the Makanaga Wetlands near Entebbe.
Connect
Use the activities in the Teaching Guide (below) to spark students’ curiosity before their zoo visit.
Connect and Understand
Students will have the opportunity to build on their knowledge of local wildlife issues and ask questions of a Zoo Teacher to help inform the development of a community based activity.
Your zoo visit will include: An introduction to the day (for arrivals between 9.45am and 10.00am), Zoo Teacher workshop (40 minutes) and keeper talks. Check out your Teaching Guide for other ideas of what to do at the zoo.
Understand
Use activities in the Teaching Guide to deepen students’ learning back at school.
Act
Use the Teaching Guide to enable students to master their knowledge and skills in real-world contexts.
