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Young female gorilla perching on log and looking directly into camera.
Baboon family on rocks

A world of wildlife in the heart of Melbourne

Open 9am – 5pm every day of the year (animal exhibits close from 4.30pm)

Kids visit free!
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Open 9am – 5pm every day of the year (animal exhibits close from 4.30pm)

Getting here Zoo map Prices and tickets
Kids visit free!
Enjoy in any weather
Weather guide
Close-up of female gibbon staring into camera
Animals and habitats
Discover the animals of Melbourne Zoo
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Keeper talks
Check out our schedule of free daily talks
Food & facilities Accessibility Functions

How you can help bushfire-affected wildlife

All donations, great or small, will help with the response to this crisis. 

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What's On

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Snow Leopard Cubs
Melbourne Zoo is celebrating the safe arrival of three rare and precious Snow Leopard cubs
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Animal Encounters

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.
Tiger walking through bushes directly towards camera
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Tiger behind the scenes
Meet one of the critically endangered Sumatran Tigers and the passionate keeper who cares for them.
Koala in tree holding onto branch with claw and looking lazy
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Australian Wildlife Tour
Enjoy exclusive morning access to the Zoo's Australian Bush habitat before it opens to the public.
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Fighting Extinction

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

Leadbeater's Possum on branch
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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.
A doctor wearing a hospital mask with a baby orphan gorilla on his shoulder.
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Global programs
As human populations grow, wildlife and wild places are increasingly under threat.
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Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife
Keeping your cat safe and happy at home is easy!
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When Balloons Fly, Seabirds Die
Promise to blow bubbles, not balloons at your next outdoor event.
See all our conservation work and how you can help

Members get more!

Only $9.50 a month over 12 months
Unlimited entry to Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo
Kids join free on adult memberships
Express entry 365 days a year
20% discount on Vjunior family tickets at Village Cinemas
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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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