We love animals and we love wine. Put them together and you get Wine & Wildlife, a wholesome winter event at Healesville Sanctuary. Over one weekend in August, you’ll discover tasty drops from 20 local wineries, breweries and distilleries. As you sip, wander around the Sanctuary and admire koalas, dingoes and more. After that, warm up by the bonfire and listen to live acoustic music. Wine & Wildlife will take place on Saturday August 24 and Sunday August 25. The Sanctuary will open from 9am to 5pm, with tastings available from 10:30am to 4:30pm.
Wine & Wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary
This event helps Healesville Sanctuary support their wildlife hospital, the Australian Wildlife Health Centre. They treat thousands of wild animals every year, as well as look after the health of Sanctuary residents. After enjoying a day of wine tasting, you can certainly go home happy, knowing that you’ve supported local animals.
Rug up in your winter woolies, arrive early and look at the animals before the event starts, or, grab a wine and explore the Sanctuary throughout the day.
Each ticket holder will receive their own BPA-free, reusable wine glass for tastings. Try offerings from producers around the region, including:
- Boat O’Craigo
- Helen & Joey
- Sutherland Estate
- Four Pillars
- Steels Gate Wines
- St Hubert’s
- Zonzo Estate
- CherryHill
- Banks Botanicals
- Watts River Brewing
- De Bortoli
- Hop Hen Brewing
- Tokar Estate
- Napoleone Cider
- Greenstone
- Hargreaves Hill
- Jayden Ong
- Payten & Jones
- Oakridge
- Stag Lane Distillers
Non-alcoholic options will also be available, so you don’t have to worry about missing out.
If you’re feeling peckish, there will also be a range of hearty winter food available for purchase. Look forward to treats from Babaji’s Kitchen, The Greatest Doughman, Lady Paella, Little Yarra Crêperie and Healesville Sanctuary’s three cafes.
Tickets to this event will give you exclusive entry to the venue. General admission tickets to the Sanctuary will not be available on this particular weekend.