"Australian Tourism Awards, Two-thousand Twenty-four Silver, Major Tourist Attractions" - Two Giraffes, the younger calf (Tambi) standing on the right, next to an adult on the left, against the grey enclosure wall.

"Silver Winner, Australian Tourism Awards, Two-thousand-twenty-four, Major Tourist Attractions" - Two "visitors" look at two Lemurs, one looking left to the camera.

Kids visit free!

Wildlife in the heart of Melbourne

Open daily 9am - 5pm

Enjoy in any weather

Weather guide

Highlights

Dinos Have Arrived!

Let your imagination run wild as you explore the prehistoric world on our brand-new Dino Trail. See your favourite dinosaurs brought to life with animatronics and roar-worthy photos ops.

Now open at Melbourne Zoo - Dinos at the Zoo

"Member May-hem" - There is a lanyard and card with this text against a green background, surrounded by five sketched graphics.

The most exciting month of the year!

This May, Zoos Victoria is celebrating members with Member MAY‑hem - a month packed with exclusive perks, daily surprises and the chance to win a share of $100,000 in prizes.

Member MAY‑hem runs from 1–31 May, exclusively for Zoos Victoria members.

Become a member | Member Mayhem info

Events

Dinos at Melbourne Zoo

Witness large animatronic dinosaurs amidst a jungle of exotic wildlife.

Great Big Froggy Weekend

Rewrite the fairytale this King’s Birthday weekend

Free

Speaker Series: Help Build a Regional Home for Wildlife Veterinary Care

We warmly invite you to register for this free event launching Zoos Victoria’s End of Financial Y...

View of a Zoo careers conference in the Leopard Lodge, with a Keeper engaging with visitors.

Zoos Victoria Careers Expo

Discover careers in wildlife and conservation through talks, workshops and industry connections.

More events

Add on an Animal Experience

Hutan, the Sumatran Tiger, facing left of camera with his mouth slightly open.

Ultimate Experience

Ready for a zoo day you’ll never forget?

Two Patterned Star Tortoises at Melbourne Zoo's Reptile House.

Dragons, Lizards & Snakes Experience

Enjoy an experience like no other with these incredible cold-blooded animals.

An adult Orangutan, with long deep orange hair, gazes left into the distance, with green palm trees in the background.

Orangutan Experience

Meet Melbourne Zoo’s critically endangered great apes and the passionate keeper who cares for them.

See other Animal Experiences

Plan your visit

A Koala, perched on a large branch, seen from the right while looking to the camera.

Melbourne Zoo Maps

A timelapse view of the main counter at the Lakeside Café, with three staffers visible.

Where to eat

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

Young guest joyfully splashing in the Water Play pool, as she looks left with two fountains in front and behind her.

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

Become a Zoo Member Gift a Membership

"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