This is the place to see koalas, kookaburras and platypuses. Originally a sanctuary for injured animals, Healesville has become an open-range zoo with more than 200 species of Australian wildlife. You can walk through the park and see the animals in their natural habitats. There's also a restaurant and picnic facilities. Daily 9 am-5 pm. A$22 adults, A$11 children ages 4-15, A$52.40 family of four. Badger Creek Road (about an hour's drive from Melbourne), Healesville. Phone 5957-2800. http://www.zoo.org.au/healesville.
