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All animal encounters have been cancelled until further notice.

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Giraffe silhouette against giant moon in night's sky
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Roar 'n' Snore overnight camp
Feast and slumber overnight in the historic elephant exhibit of Melbourne Zoo
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.
Tiger walking through bushes directly towards 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.
Koala in tree holding onto branch with claw and looking lazy
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Australian Wildlife Tour
Enjoy exclusive morning access to the Zoo's Australian Bush habitat before it opens to the public.
Three lemurs close up, one eating a carrot
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Lemur Close-up Encounter
Temporarily cancelled
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Giraffe Close-up Encounter
Temporarily cancelled
Giant tortoise on grass
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Giant Tortoise Close-up Encounter
Temporarily cancelled
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Kangaroo Close-up Encounter
Temporarily cancelled
Meerkat looking up
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Meerkat Close-up Encounter
Temporarily cancelled
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Seal Close-up Encounter
Temporarily cancelled