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All members and visitors must prebook a ticket online. No tickets available at the gate.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update Getting here Zoo map Prices and tickets
Kids visit free!
Enjoy in any weather
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What's On

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Amphibians, situation critical: Insights from the leaders in the field saving Victoria’s frogs
The Baw Baw Frog, endemic to the Mt Baw Baw plateau in the Central Highlands of Victoria – now ha...
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Christmas in July
Celebrate Christmas in July at Melbourne Zoo
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Keeper Kids
Dress up, read a story and let your child's imagination run wild!
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Fighting Extinction

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

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Local threatened species
Meet the 27 animals we're fighting to protect.
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#LabelPalmOilAlready
Palm oil is linked to rapid loss of biodiversity when produced unsustainably.
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When Balloons Fly, Seabirds Die
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Only $9.50 a month over 12 months
Unlimited entry to Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary (daily capacity restrictions apply)
Kids join free on adult memberships
Free entry to five interstate zoos
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Help fund our conservation work to fight wildlife extinction
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Education programs connecting young people with species from across the globe

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