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Open every day 9am - 5pm

All non-members must pre-book online. Zoo Members can simply scan their membership card at the zoo gate.

FAQs Getting here Zoo map Prices and tickets
Kids visit free!
Enjoy in any weather
Weather guide

All non-members must pre-book online. Zoo Members can simply scan their membership card at the zoo gate.

FAQs Getting here Zoo map Prices and tickets
Kids visit free!
Enjoy in any weather
Weather guide
A circle-cropped close-up of Li-Lian, the White-Cheeked Gibbon, staring into the camera.
Animals and habitats
Discover the animals of Melbourne Zoo
Become a Member
Unlimited entry + kids join free
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Zoos Victoria acknowledges and respects the Traditional Owners as the original custodians of the land and waters, their ability to care for Country, and deep spiritual connection to it. We honour Elders past and present whose knowledge and wisdom has ensured the continuation of culture and traditional practices.

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Don't forget to pre-book your ticket if you're not a member

A family of five Meerkats.
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Book tickets
We are open every day 9am – 5pm.
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Read our FAQs
We are experiencing a high volume of calls at the moment so please read our FAQs.
Delicious seeded focaccia with sliced meat, cheese and crisp salad. Made fresh daily.
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Where to eat
Treat yourself with delicious food at one of our cafés or kiosks

Help us protect all wildlife, tiny and tall

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Donate to save wildlife
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Make your cup count

Try our new coffee during  your visit or buy it online now. Every cup sold helps to support farmers, protect forests, and save wildlife.

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Coffee for Wildlife
Now available online and at our zoos.

Animal encounters

Make your zoo visit even more special by booking an exclusive encounter.

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Wild Tales Walking Experience
Enjoy access to Melbourne Zoo before it opens.
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Seal Close-up Encounter
Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and meet our playful seals!
Three lemurs close up, one eating a carrot
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Lemur Close-up Encounter
Leap into Action and come visit our cheeky and inquisitive Lemur troop!
Meerkat looking up
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Meerkat Behind the Scenes
Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and Mix with the Meerkats!
A Giraffe's silhouette against the giant Moon in the night's sky.
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Roar 'n' Snore overnight camp
Feast and slumber overnight in the historic elephant exhibit of Melbourne Zoo
Yuska, the Lowland Gorilla, in bushes with body covered by leaves.
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Gorilla behind the scenes
Meet one of the critically endangered gorillas and the passionate keeper who cares for them.
See more encounters

Members get more!

Only $10.50 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

Fighting Extinction

Zoos Victoria is a not-for-profit conservation organisation committed to fighting wildlife extinction.

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Moth Tracker
Your chance to change the future of a critically endangered possum
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Totes For Wildlife
Buy a tote bag and directly support the conservation of local threatened species.
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#Don'tPalmUsOff
Palm oil is linked to rapid loss of biodiversity when produced unsustainably.
See all our conservation work and how you can help
COVIDsafe plans
Two Students Look in awe at Southern Corroboree Frogs Melbourne Zoo.

School programs

Education programs connecting young people with species from across the globe

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