A study of the Healesville Sanctuary for Australian native animals and birds that was originally established by Sir Colin Mackenzie in 1921 to protect injured and endangered native animals in a natural bush environment. Almost 50 Australian animals are captured on film including platypus, lyrebirds and a fighting kangaroo. Commentary: Ray Chapman. Photographed and edited by A. M. Fairfoul. Produced with the collaboration of the sanctuary’s director, David H. Fleay.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
313367
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animal behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Animal ecology
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Adaptation
Animals & Wildlife → Endangered species
Animals & Wildlife → Sir Colin Mackenzie Zoological Park
Animals & Wildlife → Wildlife - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Wildlife conservation - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Zoology - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tourism - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tourism - Victoria
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Victoria - Description and travel
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wildlife conservation - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation