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All members and visitors must prebook a ticket online

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update Getting here Zoo map Prices and tickets
Kids visit free!
Enjoy in any weather
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All members and visitors must prebook a ticket online

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update Getting here Zoo map Prices and tickets
Kids visit free!
Enjoy in any weather
Weather guide
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Support Zoos Victoria this Christmas

Day and late sessions now available. All members and visitors must prebook a ticket online.

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Animal Experiences

New small group tours and encounters are now available to add to your visit

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Big Cat Guided Tour
Join us on a tour of the wonderful world of the carnivores!
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Gorilla Rainforest Guided Tour
Tour the rainforest with one of the zoo's knowledgeable guides!
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Trail of the Elephants Guided Tour
Have you 'herd' about our Trail of the Elephants tour?
See all experiences

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What's On

Don't miss the limited-time-only dinosaur experience, included with zoo entry!

Take a virtual tour of Melbourne Zoo

Grab a cup of tea, round up the household and enjoy seeing your favourite animals! From the Gorilla Rainforest, to Wild Sea, we're sure you'll feel nostalgic when you watch this.

See more Animals at Home

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.
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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

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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
Discounts at the Zoo Shop and from our zoo partners
Help fund our conservation work to fight wildlife extinction
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School programs

Education programs connecting young people with species from across the globe

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