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The Zoo Twilights stage, with a crowd at the concert, at sunset.

Events

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Animal Encounters

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

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Reptile House Encounter
Tour the Reptile House and learn about some of our Fighting Extinction species.
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World Oceans Day
Stop plastic getting into our oceans. Reduce, recycle, repurpose.
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Seal Close-up Encounter
Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and meet our playful seals!
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The Zoo Keeper Experience
Come "Kick it in Khaki" and experience zoo keeper life
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.
Two male Lions relaxing side by side, on a sunny platform, looking into the distance.
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Lion behind the scenes
Join us at Lion Gorge and meet our lion boys.
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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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