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Melbourne Zoo will be closed to the public on Saturday 12 October for Dream Day, an event for children with a disability and their families.

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Melbourne Zoo will be closed to the public on Saturday 12 October for Dream Day, an event for children with a disability and their families.

FAQs Getting Here Zoo Map Prices & Tickets
Kids visit free!
Enjoy in any weather
Weather guide
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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.

What's On

Check out the exciting events coming up at Melbourne Zoo

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Zoovie Doco-night
Join us for an exclusive premiere screening of a documentary series about the elephant herd.
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Race Around The Zoo
Enjoy an afternoon of adventure as you compete in Melbourne Zoo's very own Race Around the Zoo!
Explore more events

Animal Experiences

Make your visit extra special by booking an exclusive experience with our animals and keepers.

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Elephants, Keepers and Calves Experience $249
Join our passionate keeper for this limited time experience!
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Elephant Bull Experience $199
For a limited time only!
A Giraffe, with a long neck, brown spots, and dark eyes, looking into the distance
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Giraffe experience $91
Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and come meet the worlds' tallest mammal!
See other Animal Experiences

Fighting Extinction

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

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Totes for Wildlife
Buy a tote bag and directly support the conservation of local threatened species.
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Coffee for Wildlife
Now available online and at our zoos.
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Moth Tracker
Upload your Bogong Moth sighting to help change the future of a critically endangered possum
How you can help

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Only $13.25 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
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School programs

Education programs connecting young people with species from across the globe

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