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Kids visit free!

Wildlife in the heart of Melbourne

Open daily 9am - 5pm

Enjoy in any weather

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Visitor Information:

Melbourne Zoo will be closed to Zoo Members and the general public on Saturday October 24, 2026 to host 'Dream Day'.

Highlights

Betty Quokka's pride and joy!

Prepare for maximum cuteness on your next visit. This adorable youngster is starting to venture out of mum's pouch, bringing endless smiles to keepers and visitors alike.

Step into Keeper Kids

From storytime to hands-on activities, our Keeper Kids team offers interactive, play-based sessions every day during the school term - all included with general zoo entry.

Learn more

Melbourne Zoo closure

Melbourne Zoo will be closed to Zoo Members and the general public on Saturday October 24, 2026 to host 'Dream Day'.

In partnership with the Association for Children with Disability - ACD, Dream Day is an annual event where the zoo will be transformed to provide children with disability and their families the unique opportunity to experience the zoo in an environment that they might otherwise find difficult to navigate during peak times.

Only registered Dream Day ticket holders will be able to attend on this day. All tickets to this years event have been allocated to participating families. We can't thank you enough for supporting this important initiative.

Events

Two young guests at the Helmeted Honey-eater binoculars of Keeper Kids, both looking right.

Member event

Zoo Playgroup

Melbourne Zoo is excited to introduce an eight week playgroup designed for our youngest members a...

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Add on an Animal Experience

Western Lowland Gorilla strutting right, while looking right to the camera.

Gorilla Experience

Meet Melbourne Zoo’s Critically Endangered Western Lowland Gorillas and the passionate keepers wh...

The face of a fluffy pale brown Eastern Grey Kangaroo, close-up and facing the camera.

Kangaroo Experience

Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and say g'day to a kangaroo!

Roar 'n' Snore Overnight Camp

Feast, snooze and explore the Zoo after dark during this unique overnight Roar 'n' Snore camping...

See other Animal Experiences

Plan your visit

A Red Panda, sitting on a tree branch, with tongue poking out.

Melbourne Zoo Maps

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Where to eat

From barista-made coffee to fresh local meals and sweet treats, our food outlets across the Zoo o...

Family-friendly play spaces

Explore all the play spaces we have here at Melbourne Zoo

Close-up of Giraffe calf Tambi, standing in front of his mum, Nakuru, facing opposite directions.

Free Animal Talks

Meet our staff and learn something new about your favourite animals!

Members get more!

Only $12.42 a month over 12 months

Unlimited entry to Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Kyabram Fauna Park

Kids join free on adult memberships

Free entry to five interstate zoos

Discounts at the Zoo Shop and from our zoo partners

Help fund our conservation work to fight wildlife extinction

"Keep doing what you are doing, it's wonderful and I am proud to be a Zoo member" - Susan M.

"It’s very good value for money and a Membership gives you access to many perks and information" - Sirena M.

"The membership is affordable and really good value for money. Additionally, I am kept abreast of developments at the zoo because I am a member" - Yumna R.