Member Exclusive - Early Risers

Cost 

Free with Zoo Membership (bring your non-member friends)

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Availability

Early Risers runs 2-31 January, 2026 from 8am each day (general admission opens at 9am)

Cool, calm summer mornings at your Sanctuary—just for members.

Start your day with the Sanctuary before the crowds arrive. From 2-31 January 2026, members enjoy exclusive early access from 8-9am - an hour before public opening. Beat the heat, wander in the cool morning air, and see wildlife at their most active as keepers begin their day.

Grab a coffee or light breakfast from Candlebark Café, browse the Gift Shop, and enjoy early access to Creek Play and shaded Nature Play, with water features and cooling misters for little explorers - all open early, just for members.

Live nearby? Drop in for a morning wander, rediscover Healesville Sanctuary's hidden gems, and make it the easiest, most refreshing way to start a summer day.

A young guest joyfully slinging water in the shallow Poorneet creek, turned away from the camera and looking right.
A Koala, perched on a large branch, looking to the camera.

Please note Nocturnal House, Land of Parrots and Reptile House are unavailable before 9am

Members get more!

Only $12.42 a month over 12 months
Unlimited entry to Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Kyabram Fauna Park
Kids join free on adult memberships
Free entry to five interstate zoos
Discounts at the Zoo Shop and from our zoo partners
Help fund our conservation work to fight wildlife extinction