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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.

Overnight Experiences

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Swags Under the Stars
You’ve never camped like this before: delight in an after-hours Melbourne Zoo overnight experienc...
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Roar 'n' Snore
Feast and slumber overnight in the historic elephant exhibit of Melbourne Zoo

Behind the Scenes

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Meerkat Experience $91
Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and Mix with the Meerkats!
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Giraffe Experience $91
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 Experience $91
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 Experience $91
Meet one of the critically endangered gorillas and the passionate keeper who cares for them.
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Orangutan Experience $91
Meet Melbourne Zoo’s critically endangered great apes and the passionate keeper who cares for them.
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Otter Experience $91
Get to know our cheeky Asian Small-clawed Otter family!
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Seal Experience $59
Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and meet our playful seals!
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Kangaroo Experience $39
Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and say g'day to a kangaroo!
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Lemur Experience $59
Leap into Action and come visit our cheeky and inquisitive Lemur troop!
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Reptiles Experience $59
Tour the Reptile House and learn about some of our Fighting Extinction species.

Premium Experiences

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Elephants Experience $229
For a limited time only!

Walking Experiences

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Wild Tales Rise & Shine $69
Enjoy access to Melbourne Zoo before it opens.
Wild Tales - An Elephant Journey - Melbourne Zoo
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Wild Tales - Elephants $49
Join one of our amazing Melbourne Zoo keepers as we travel through time…and the behind-the-scenes...
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Australian Wildlife Experience $93
Enjoy exclusive morning access to the Zoo’s Australian Bush habitat before it opens to the public.