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Western Lowland Gorilla looking towards a camera with funny expression on face clapping hands
Sumatran Tiger sitting down

Open every day 9am -  5pm

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

FAQs Getting here Zoo map Prices and tickets
Kids visit free!
Enjoy in any weather
Weather guide

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

FAQs 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
Become a Member
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.

Plan your visit

Don't forget to pre-book your ticket if you're not a member

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Book tickets
We are open every day 9am – 5pm.
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Read our FAQs
We are experiencing an extremely high volume of calls and emails at the moment so the phone wait...
Delicious seeded focaccia with sliced meat, cheese and crisp salad. Made fresh daily.
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Where to eat
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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The Zoo Keeper Experience
Come "Kick it in Khaki" and experience what life as a zoo keeper is really about!
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Reptile House Encounter
Tour the Reptile House and learn about some of our Fighting Extinction species.
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Seal Close-up Encounter
Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and meet our playful seals!
See more encounters

Members get more!

Only $10.50 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
Become a Zoo Member Gift a Membership

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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Moth Tracker
Your chance to change the future of a critically endangered possum
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Totes For Wildlife
Buy a tote bag and directly support the conservation of local threatened species.
See all our conservation work and how you can help
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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