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Open every day 9am - 5pm

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

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Kids visit free!
Enjoy in any weather
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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
Weather guide
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Animals and habitats
Discover the animals of Melbourne Zoo
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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.

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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.
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Our cafes and kiosks
Visit one of our cafes or kiosks within the Zoo for a sit down meal, take away items or special t...

What's On

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Free
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Melbourne Zoo School Holidays
Celebrate the migration of the Bogong Moth!
Free
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Musica Animalia
Discover magical music throughout the zoo

Animal Experiences

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

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Swags Under the Stars
You’ve never camped like this before: delight in an after-hours Melbourne Zoo overnight experienc...
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Lemur Experience $59
Leap into Action and come visit our cheeky and inquisitive Lemur troop!
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Meerkat Experience $91
Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and Mix with the Meerkats!
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.
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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

Members get more!

Only $11.50 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
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School programs

Education programs connecting young people with species from across the globe

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