"Australian Tourism Awards, Two-thousand Twenty-four Silver, Major Tourist Attractions" - Two Giraffes, the younger calf (Tambi) standing on the right, next to an adult on the left, against the grey enclosure wall.

"Silver Winner, Australian Tourism Awards, Two-thousand-twenty-four, Major Tourist Attractions" - Two "visitors" look at two Lemurs, one looking left to the camera.

Kids visit free!

Wildlife in the heart of Melbourne

Open daily 9am - 5pm

Enjoy in any weather

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Visitor Information:

Plan ahead if you're visiting Melbourne Zoo. Route 58 tram services will be replaced by buses from 21 August–5 October, with Royal Park Station on the Upfield Line the easiest public transport option during the works.

Highlights

Dinos extended by popular demand

Dinos at the Zoo has been extended until 4 October! Enjoy more time to explore immersive dino trails, come face-to-face with life-sized animatronic giants, and discover prehistoric worlds hidden throughout the zoo until the end of the spring school holidays.

Plan your dino adventure today!

12 months of Tambi

It's been 12 unforgettable months since Tambi was born as our first giraffe calf in almost 20 years. Now, he is thriving in his big brother era. Come say hello to Tambi and his baby half-brother Zambezi on your next visit.

Daily Activities at Keeper Kids

Keeper Kids is the ultimate indoor play space, open every day for little adventurers. To make your weekday visit even more special, we have educator-led storytime and hands-on nature play sessions every morning throughout the school term. It's the perfect blend of free play and guided learning - all included with your entry ticket.

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Events

Dinos at Melbourne Zoo

Witness large animatronic dinosaurs amidst a jungle of exotic wildlife.

Two young guests at the Helmeted Honey-eater binoculars of Keeper Kids, both looking right.

Member event

Zoo Playgroup

Melbourne Zoo is excited to introduce an eight week playgroup designed for our youngest members a...

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Add on an Animal Experience

Hutan, the Sumatran Tiger, facing left of camera with his mouth slightly open.

Ultimate Experience

Ready for a zoo day you’ll never forget?

Roar 'n' Snore Overnight Camp

Feast, snooze and explore the Zoo after dark during this unique overnight Roar 'n' Snore camping...

Young Black-handed Spider-monkey, sitting facing camera.

Spider Monkey Experience

Swing into the world of Spider Monkeys!

See other Animal Experiences

Plan your visit

A Red Panda, sitting on a tree branch, with tongue poking out.

Melbourne Zoo Maps

A timelapse view of the main counter at the Lakeside Café, with three staffers visible.

Where to eat

From barista-made coffee to fresh local meals and sweet treats, our food outlets across the Zoo o...

Family-friendly play spaces

Explore all the play spaces we have here at Melbourne Zoo

Close-up of Giraffe calf Tambi, standing in front of his mum, Nakuru, facing opposite directions.

Free Animal Talks

Meet our staff and learn something new about your favourite animals!

Members get more!

Only $12.42 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

Become a Zoo Member Gift a Membership

"Keep doing what you are doing, it's wonderful and I am proud to be a Zoo member" - Susan M

"It’s very good value for money and a Membership gives you access to many perks and information" - Sirena M

"The membership is affordable and really good value for money. Additionally, I am kept abreast of developments at the zoo because I am a member" - Yumna R