Healesville Sanctuary
2020 - May
Healesville Sanctuary
Each year, several hundred sick, injured and orphaned wild animals are brought to the Sanctuary in need of specialist care. Following treatment, wherever possible, the animals are returned to the wild. Alternatively, they may be integrated into the Sanctuary’s collection for breeding or educational purposes.
The Sanctuary is also committed to the breeding of endangered Australian animals. Its involvement includes the breeding programs for more than 20 species now classified as threatened. These research projects, while based at the Sanctuary, are outwardly helping towards a better scientific understanding of Australian wildlife.
