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Indrah, the Sumatran Tiger, walking through bushes directly towards the camera.

Animal Encounters

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

Whether you want a close-up experience with your favourite animal, a chance to meet our keepers, or an overnight stay at the Zoo, book an animal encounter to put yourself in the front row.

Behind the scenes

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Meerkat Behind the Scenes
Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and Mix with the Meerkats!
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Giraffe behind the scenes
Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and come meet the worlds' tallest mammal!
Indrah, the Sumatran Tiger, walking through bushes directly towards the camera.
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Tiger behind the scenes
Meet one of the critically endangered Sumatran Tigers and the passionate keeper who cares for them.
Yuska, the Lowland Gorilla, in bushes with body covered by leaves.
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Gorilla behind the scenes
Meet one of the critically endangered gorillas and the passionate keeper who cares for them.
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Orangutan behind the scenes
Meet Melbourne Zoo’s critically endangered great apes and the passionate keeper who cares for them.
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Otter Behind the Scenes
Get to know our cheeky Asian Small-clawed Otter family!
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Elephant behind the scenes
For a limited time only!

Close-up Encounters

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Seal Close-up Encounter
Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and meet our playful seals!
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Reptile House Encounter
Tour the Reptile House and learn about some of our Fighting Extinction species.
Three lemurs close up, one eating a carrot
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Lemur Close-up Encounter
Leap into Action and come visit our cheeky and inquisitive Lemur troop!

Overnight camp

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Swags 'n' Snags
You’ve never camped like this before: delight in an after-hours Melbourne Zoo overnight experienc...
A Giraffe's silhouette against the giant Moon in the night's sky.
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Roar 'n' Snore overnight camp
Feast and slumber overnight in the historic elephant exhibit of Melbourne Zoo

Walking Tours

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Wild Tales Walking Experience
Enjoy access to Melbourne Zoo before it opens.
Wild Tales - An Elephant Journey - Melbourne Zoo
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Wild Tales An Elephant's Journey
Join one of our amazing Melbourne Zoo keepers as we travel through time…and the behind-the-scenes...
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Wild Tales Big Cat Chronicles
Join us on a tour of the wonderful world of the carnivores!
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Wild Tales Sumatran Blend
Explore Melbourne’s coffee culture at the zoo.

Due to current restrictions, the following Melbourne Zoo encounters are not currently running and we are unable to take bookings or create a waitlist:

  • Gorilla Rainforest Tour
  • Kangaroo Close-up Encounter
  • Australian Wildlife Experience