World of the Platypus
Open
Open 9am-5pm daily, prebook tickets before you visit
World of the Platypus introduces you to our delightful platypus friends at Healesville Sanctuary. Visit these foragers in their riverside environment and see that they're not as shy as you'd think!
Platypus
The furry Platypus is a unique little creature found in water with vegetation that's good for burrowing. When swimming, their eyes and ears are closed, while their leathery bill detects electrical impulses from their prey. Male platypuses have a venomous spur on the inside of their hind leg that can really hurt!
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
