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Events

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Summer at Melbourne Zoo
Discover our oceans this summer at Melbourne Zoo!
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The National Geographic 'Planet or Plastic?' photography exhibition
A new travelling photography exhibition by National Geographic is coming to Melbourne Zoo this su...
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Zoo Twilights 2020
Get all the latest news here!
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Melbourne Zoo Up Late
Stay until 8pm with an outdoor film festival from 1-14 January
A boy and girl observing three meerkats, eating meal worms on a rock, through a window. Children look amazed at how close the meerkats are.
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Growing Wild
An exciting interactive area designed especially for children aged 3 to 8 years.
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25 Days of Christmas
Join the Zoo in celebrating all things Christmas and conservation this December
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Member Events

Sign: A very Member Christmas Party at Melbourne Zoo. Photo of excited child.
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Green Zoo, Green You Tours
To celebrate National Recycling Week we are giving Zoo Members the exclusive chance to go behind...

Animal encounters

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Close-up encounters
Come face-to-face with some of our most popular personalities.
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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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Roar 'n' Snore overnight camp
Feast and slumber overnight in the historic elephant exhibit of Melbourne Zoo
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Itineraries

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Melbourne Zoo itineraries
Tailor your ultimate visit to the Zoo with our recommended itineraries
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Weather guides
There’s always something to see and do, no matter what the weather, but here are some helpful tip...

Latest news

Female White Cheeked Gibbon looking towards camera.
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News
Find out the latest news from Melbourne Zoo.