Healesville Sanctuary

[sarahdownundah]

On Monday Maggie and I headed off to the Healesville Sanctuary, a native wildlife zoo about 1.5 hours from Melbourne. It was raining off and on, but we hoped it would be clear at our destination (and it was). To get there, we drove through gorgeous temperate rainforest and lush countryside. Despite the green-ness, the area is still technically

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[siobheanne]

The Gang Gang Cockatoo looks a lot like Beaker, no? :)

Loving the pictures so far! A disappointing lack of Kookaburra, but the rest of the cute animals make up for that. :) Those Aussies do have a relatively high ratio of cute to compensate for all the super-creepy poisonous things!

[sarahdownundah]

Haha, I wanted a picture of a kookaburra and boy, could I hear them -- but I couldn't see one! They are rather dull brown looking birds though, aren't they? I thought the colourful ones would be a bigger hit. Most were still sitting in gum trees looking merry, if that makes you feel better. :)

[girlguitarist]

That is awesome to see the Satin Bowerbird in action!

[sarahdownundah]

I know! I was thinking of you and all my friends who had learnt about Mr. Bower Bird when I saw him. :)

[k7point5]

That little rearing foal is adorable.

[harnessphoto]

i am so jealous. i have ALWAYS wanted to go to Australia/New Zealand. and i love the blog name. gorgeous photos... as expected.

[fishwithfeet]

Oh yay! Australia!!! I went there in 2005, best trip of my life. Can't wait to see/hear more!