Former UK Prime Minister visits Healesville Sanctuary

Eildon Member Cindy McLeish, Emma Chief of Staff and Lady Theresa May meeting a kangaroo at the Healesville Sanctuary. 270607_02 PICTURES: KAREN EGAN

Healesville Sanctuary had a surprise visitor recently, former Prime Minister of the UK Theresa May.

Despite a busy schedule Lady May was able to spend a few hours at the world-renowned sanctuary. Lady May was tickled pink to get up close and personal with koalas and hand feed Kangaroos.

Lady May toured in a private capacity while in Australia, strongly advocating for women in leadership and for climate change policy, both of which are quite progressive in the UK.

State Liberal Member for Eildon, Cindy McLeish, said it was an honour to host Lady May in the Yarra Valley.

Ms McLeish said, “It was a privilege to show Lady May the fantastic facilities and uniqueness of Healesville Sanctuary.”