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Below you can find links to information about some of the animals you can see at Healesville Sanctuary. We will be adding more animals to the list over time, so if your favourite animal isn't featured, check back soon.
Barking Owl
Barking Owls are most common in savannah woodland, although they also inhabit well-forested hill and riverine woodlands. They are widely distributed throughout Australia, but are absent from central areas.
Find out moreDingo
Famous or infamous? Villain or victim? Controversy has surrounded the Dingo in Australia but new research suggests that this iconic predator could be an ecological saviour and help to restore the natural order of the Australian bush.
Find out moreKoala
The Koala is found in eucalypt forests from south-east Queensland to south-east South Australia. Their diet is almost entirely comprised of leaves from eucalyptus trees.
Find out moreGreater Bilby
Also known as the Rabbit-eared Bandicoot, the Bilby indeed has long rabbit-like ears and soft fur. It has a long pointed snout and long black tail with a white tip.
Find out morePlatypus
With a duck bill, beaver-like tail, no teeth, and venomous spur this truly unique Australian was thought to be a hoax when first discovered by Europeans.
Find out moreRed Kangaroo
Red Kangaroos are the largest marsupials existing today. Males stand nearly 2.2m tall and weigh around 66kg, while females average 26.5kg.
Find out moreTasmanian Devil
Tasmanian Devils are the largest surviving marsupial carnivores. Early European settlers named them ‘Devils’ due to their screeches, black colour and fierce reputation.
Find out moreWombat
Zoos Victoria has two types of Wombat in its care - the Southern Hairy Nosed and the Common Wombat
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