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Wildlife in the heart of Melbourne

Open daily 9am - 5pm

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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

Play at Melbourne Zoo these school holidays

With 10+ play spaces scattered throughout the zoo, little explorers can climb, imagine and burn off energy between wildlife encounters. It's the perfect mix of animals, adventure and indoor/outdoor fun these school holidays.

Learn more

Last chance to see Dinos at the Zoo

Time is running out! See Dinos at the Zoo before they disappear on 4 October (end of the spring school holidays). Roam immersive dino trails, come face-to-face with life-sized animatronic giants, and uncover prehistoric worlds hidden throughout the zoo before they go extinct (again!).

Plan your dino adventure today!

Events

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Dinos at Melbourne Zoo
Witness large animatronic dinosaurs amidst a jungle of exotic wildlife.
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Member event
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Zoo Playgroup
Melbourne Zoo is excited to introduce an eight week playgroup designed for our youngest members a...
Free
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Happy Little Smiles
Smile Squad is coming to the zoo!
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Add on an Animal Experience

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Gorilla Experience
Meet Melbourne Zoo’s Critically Endangered Western Lowland Gorillas and the passionate keepers wh...
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Kangaroo Experience
Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and say g'day to a kangaroo!
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Roar 'n' Snore Overnight Camp
Feast, snooze and explore the Zoo after dark during this unique overnight Roar 'n' Snore camping...
See other Animal Experiences

Plan your visit

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Melbourne Zoo Maps
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Where to eat
From barista-made coffee to fresh local meals and sweet treats, our food outlets across the Zoo o...
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Family-friendly play spaces
Explore all the play spaces we have here at Melbourne Zoo
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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

Tax-deductible donation

It is with your continued support that we continue to transform our Zoos and help protect nature’s tiny and mighty.

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Donate
We're fighting for all our furry, scaly and feathered friends that are facing extinction.

Help save wildlife on your next visit

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

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Donate your drink containers at the Zoo
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Coffee for Wildlife
Now available online and at our zoos.
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Totes for Wildlife
Buy a tote bag and directly support the conservation of local threatened species.
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Education programs

Excursions, online programs and free resources for teachers.

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