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What's On

Check out our daily activities and limited-time events at Melbourne Zoo

Limited-time Only

Don't miss the Careers Expo, perfect for students in Years 9-12 who are interested in exploring different careers in the world of wildlife, conservation, environment, animal welfare, and more.

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Jungle Dance Party
Time to raise the roof with this wild, child rave party
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Zoos Victoria Careers Expo
Are you passionate about wildlife and interested in a career with animals, conservation or the en...

Daily Activities

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A Tiny Dragon
Teeny Tiny Stevies are taking over Melbourne Zoo's Dragon Disco
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Free Animal Talks
Meet our staff and learn something new about your favourite animals!
A young guest in a Keeper vest excitedly plays with two plush Lemurs, with an Orangutan and ferns behind him.
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Activities with Keeper Kids
Foster your child’s love of wildlife through connection with the wonders of their natural world.
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Family-friendly play spaces
Explore all the play spaces we have here at Melbourne Zoo

Animal Experiences

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

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Tiger experience $89
Meet one of Melbourne Zoo’s critically endangered Sumatran Tigers and the passionate keeper who c...
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Meerkat experience $89
Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and Mix with the Meerkats!
A Giraffe, with a long neck, brown spots, and dark eyes, looking into the distance
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Giraffe Experience $89
Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and come meet the worlds' tallest mammal!
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Plan Your Visit

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Getting here
Getting to Melbourne Zoo by public transport is the easiest, most convenient and eco-friendly way...
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Where to eat
Whether you're in the mood for a leisurely sit-down meal, crave some takeaway treats, or desire s...
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Melbourne Zoo Accessibility
Zoos Victoria is committed to creating an accessible environment for all our visitors. Here's how...
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