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Orchard Swallowtail Butterfly resting on a leaf. It' black with red and white spots.

Side view of a the head and neck of a giant tortoise with its mouth open.

Open every day 9am - 5pm

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

FAQs Getting here Zoo map Prices and tickets

Kids visit free!

Enjoy in any weather

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

FAQs Getting Here Zoo Map Prices & Tickets

Kids visit free!

Enjoy in any weather

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

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Become a Member

                                        Unlimited entry + kids join free

Keeper talks Food & facilities Accessibility Functions

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

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We are open every day 9am – 5pm

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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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Treat yourself with delicious food at one of our cafés or kiosks

Animal encounters

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

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Otter Behind the Scenes

Get to know our cheeky Asian Small-clawed Otter family!

Meerkat looking up

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Meerkat Behind the Scenes

Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and Mix with the Meerkats!

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Wild Tales Walking Experience

Enjoy access to Melbourne Zoo before it opens.

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!

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Elephant behind the scenes

For a limited time only!

See all encounters

Fighting Extinction

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

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Coffee for Wildlife

Now available online and at our zoos.

A Totes For Wildlife bag, being held up by a right arm, in front of trees inside the Butterfly House.

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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.

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

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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