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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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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

Member Events

Sign: A very Member Christmas Party at Melbourne Zoo. Photo of excited child.

Animal encounters

Explore our range of add-on encounters including close-up photo opportunities, behind-the-scenes experiences and overnight camps!

A close-up of a Meerkat, who is staring into the camera.

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Animal encounters

Make your zoo visit even more special by booking an exclusive encounter

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Itineraries

Young gorilla sitting on the hill with trees in the background

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Melbourne Zoo itineraries

Tailor your ultimate visit to the Zoo with our recommended itineraries

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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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Find out the latest news from Melbourne Zoo.