Getting to the Zoo
Melbourne Zoo
Travelling by car and parking
Melbourne Zoo is located only minutes north of the city centre at Royal Park and is 20 minutes from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).
Car parking is $2 for a five hour ticket and is run by Melbourne City Council.
To use a parking bay reserved for people with disabilities, you will need to display a valid parking permit for people with a disability. Don't forget to display your parking ticket on your dashboard, as the area is regularly monitored by parking officers. Download the EasyPark App from the App Store or Google Play in advance to skip the queue and pay for parking from your phone.
During peak times, like school and public holidays, we do our best try to get you parked and into the zoo as quickly as possible. Please follow instructions from our parking attendants when it's busy.
Travelling by public transport
By Tram
Route 58 between West Coburg and Toorak runs via William Street in the city centre every day, with services as often as every 6 minutes, stopping directly outside Melbourne Zoo at Stop 26. Make sure you travel safely on board.
By Train
Trains run from Flinders Street Station on the Upfield line every day, stopping at Royal Park Station - just across the road from Melbourne Zoo's rail gate entrance. Please see above advice about planned disruptions on the Upfield line due to the Level Crossing Removal Project.
By Bus
Bus route 505 from Moonee Ponds to Melbourne University stops outside Melbourne Zoo.
Travelling from Regional Victoria
V/Line trains run from Geelong, Warrnambool, Ballarat, Maryborough, Ararat, Bendigo, Swan Hill, Echuca, Seymour, Shepparton and Albury, Traralgon, Sale, and many other rural destinations, into the CBD.
The V/Line Family Traveller ticket allows each adult to take up to two children aged between five and 18 at no extra cost.
Timetable information
Visit PTV for up-to-date tram, train and bus times. (Tip: Use their Journey Planner for public transport directions from anywhere in Victoria. Enter your starting address in the “From” box and enter “Melbourne Zoo” as a landmark in the “To” box).
Other parking options
If needed, there are other parking options within walking distance to the zoo.
- Melbourne Sport Centre Parkville
Located at 10 Brens Drive, Parkville VIC 3052. Access to Brens Drive via Elliot avenue. Parking subject to availability.
Approximately an 8 minute walk to Melbourne Zoo's Rail Gate entrance. - Local Street parking
Several local streets surrounding Melbourne Zoo have on-street parking; most are located on The Avenue and Royal Parade. - Ikon Park
Located at 400 Royal Parade, Carlton North VIC 3054. Limited parking subject to availability.
Approximately a 15 minute walk to Melbourne Zoo's Main Gate entrance.
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Travelling by car and parking
We have free parking spaces available for our visitors at the zoo. During peak times, like school and public holidays, we do our best try to get you parked and into the zoo as quickly as possible. Please follow instructions from our parking attendants when it's busy.
From the CBD
Werribee Open Range Zoo is located 35 kilometres west of Melbourne’s city centre, on the Princes Freeway. It is a short 30-minute drive from the city over the Westgate Bridge or via the Geelong Road. (Take the Werribee South exit to K Road.)
The Zoo is also en route to the Great Ocean Road and is a major attraction on the Great Southern Touring Route and the Bay Tour.
From Avalon Airport
If you're driving from Avalon Airport, take the M1 towards Melbourne Airport/Melbourne. It takes around 25 minutes to get to Werribee Open Range Zoo.
Travelling by public transport
From Melbourne
Catch a train from the Melbourne CBD to Werribee station (travelling on the Werribee Line).
From Werribee station catch Bus 439 Werribee South to the Zoo.
From Geelong
Catch a train from Geelong to Wyndham Vale station (travelling towards Melbourne).
From Wyndham Vale station catch the Bus 190 Werribee Station to Werribee station.
From Werribee station catch Bus 439 Werribee South to the Zoo.
Timetable information
Visit PTV for up-to-date tram, train and bus times. (Tip: Use their Journey Planner for public transport directions from anywhere in Victoria. Enter your starting address in the “From” box and enter “Werribee Zoo” as a landmark in the “To” box).
Travelling by shuttle
Free Visitor Shuttle Bus from Visit Werribee and Surrounds
This is a new daily service connecting Werribee Station with some of the Werribee region's biggest attractions, including Werribee Open Range Zoo. This trial is only available during the April school holidays, after which it will operate four days a week until 23 June 2025.
The SkyBus shuttle from Avalon Airport
SkyBus Avalon City Express runs between Avalon Airport and Werribee town centre. Then you can just catch a local public bus to the Zoo. SkyBus meets every major flight arriving and departing Avalon Airport. There's no need to book.
Day Tour
Australian Bus Charters offers private charters to the Werribee Park Precinct, including visits to the Werribee Open Range Zoo, the Victoria State Rose Garden, and the Werribee Mansion. These charters are hosted by experienced driver guides in comfortable, air-conditioned coaches.
Contact:
P. +61 3 9393 1399.
E. charters@gltg.com.au
Healesville Sanctuary
Travelling by car and parking
We have parking spaces available for our visitors. During peak times, like school and public holidays, we do our best try to get you parked and into the sanctuary as quickly as possible. Please follow instructions from our parking attendants when it's busy.
From Melbourne CBD
Healesville Sanctuary is located on Badger Creek Road, Healesville
Take the Eastern Freeway out of Melbourne, then drive east along Maroondah Highway through Ringwood and Lilydale to Healesville. Turn right into Badger Creek Road, just past the township centre. From there, road signs will guide you to Healesville Sanctuary.
From Melbourne Aiport (Tullamarine)
Take the Tullamarine Freeway (M2) and then take the first major exit on your left — the M80/Western Ring Road (Hume Freeway/Greensborough direction). Continue on the Ring Road to Greensborough and take the left exit onto the Greensborough Highway. Take the exit for Kangaroo Ground-Wattle Glen Road. Continue to the end, turn right and take the first left into Eltham-Yarra Glen Road. From there, follow road signs to Healesville Sanctuary.
Travelling by public transport
First, catch a train to Lilydale station. Then a bus will take you to Healesville Sanctuary.
Train to Lilydale
Catch a train from the Melbourne city centre to Lilydale, travelling on the Lilydale line.
Bus to Healesville
From Lilydale station, you need to catch bus 685 to Healesville Sanctuary.
Please see timetables for current bus schedules.
Timetable information
Visit PTV for up-to-date tram, train and bus times. (Tip: Use their Journey Planner for public transport directions from anywhere in Victoria. Enter your starting address in the “From” box and enter “Healesville Sanctuary” as a landmark in the “To” box).
Travelling by shuttle
Coach day tours offered by tour operators
Every day, a range of companies offers day tours from Melbourne to Healesville Sanctuary. Combine a morning or afternoon at the Sanctuary with some other local highlights such as Puffing Billy, wineries, galleries and more.
Kyabram Fauna Park
Travelling by car and parking
Kyabram Fauna Park is a one-minute drive from central Kyabram and an easy 35-minute drive from Echuca and Shepparton. It will take you just under one hour to drive to the Park from Bendigo. From Melbourne, Kyabram Fauna Park is around 2.5 hours by car.
The roads surrounding Kyabram Fauna Park may be closed due to flooding and rain damage. Please stay up to date with VicTraffic road closures and safety warnings prior to making your journey.
Opening Hours
Kyabram Fauna Park is open 10am – 5pm every day except Christmas Day.