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Healesville Sanctuary

Healesville Sanctuary is a zoo and sanctuary specializing in native Australian animals. The zoo is located on the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia and has a history of breeding native animals; it is the only place to have successfully bred a platypus.

The zoo is set in bushland where paths wind through different habitat areas showcasing wallabies, kangaroos, and over 200 native bird varieties.

Conducted tours and interpretive skills are available for visitors.

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