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Little Penguins walking on sand
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

Kids visit free!
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Enjoy in any weather
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Open 9am – 5pm every day of the year

Getting here Zoo map Prices and tickets
Kids visit free!
Enjoy in any weather
Weather guide
Animals and habitats
Animals and habitats
Discover the animals of Melbourne Zoo
Keeper talks
Keeper talks
Check out our schedule of free daily talks
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What's On

Events and animal encounters

Tiger walking through bushes directly towards camera
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Animal encounters
Make your zoo visit even more special by booking an exclusive encounter
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Keeper talks
Learn about our awesome animals from the people who know and love them best — their keepers!
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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.
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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
Two Students Look At Southern Corroboree Frogs Melbourne Zoo

School programs

Education programs connecting young people with species from across the globe

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