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Melbourne Zoo is open from 9am-8pm this January

All members and visitors must prebook a ticket online. No tickets available at the gate.

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. No tickets available at the gate.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update Getting here Zoo map Prices and tickets
Kids visit free!
Enjoy in any weather
Weather guide
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We’re open late every evening in January!

Book the 3pm - 8pm session to see the animals and experience Dino Lab as the sun goes down, along with live entertainment. 

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Late Evening Sessions
Your chance to explore the zoo at dusk and enjoy a picnic on the lawn. Experience a late evening...
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Animal Experiences

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

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Gorilla behind the scenes
Meet one of the critically endangered gorillas and the passionate keeper who cares for them.
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Orang-utan behind the scenes
Meet Melbourne Zoo’s critically endangered great apes and the passionate keeper who cares for them.
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Tiger behind the scenes
Meet one of the critically endangered Sumatran Tigers and the passionate keeper who cares for them.
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Australian Wildlife Tour (early morning access)
Enjoy exclusive morning access to the Zoo's Australian Bush habitat before it opens to the public.
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What's On

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

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Hampers and lunch boxes
Take the hassle out of planning and pre-order your meal for the ultimate day out at the zoo!
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Late Evening Sessions
Your chance to explore the zoo at dusk and enjoy a picnic on the lawn. Experience a late evening...
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How you can help wildlife this Summer

Fighting Extinction

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

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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

Members get more!

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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