Step into a wild African wetland at Werribee Open Range Zoo’s new Kubu River Hippos experience.

Spanning more than three hectares, Kubu River Hippos is home to the Zoo’s four hippos: Harry, Primrose, Brindabella and young Tulip. The exhibit is a hippo paradise featuring deep pools, sandy beaches, mud wallows and grassy meadows.

From the boardwalk you can view the hippos from almost every angle, or you can see them up close from the semi-submerged barge, the Kubu Queen. There’s even an opportunity to experience Australia’s only drive-through hippo river on the safari tour.

Built with families in mind, this experience also has an adventure trail, archeological dig site, interpretive centres, and a hippo water-play. The kids will love the water-play which features five life-sized hippo sculptures – so don't forget to bring a towel.

Kubu River Hippos is an amazing taste of Africa; you won't believe you're just 30 minutes from Melbourne’s city centre. Take your family, bring your friends and make a day of it.