Great Big Froggy Weekend

Rewrite the fairytale this King’s Birthday weekend

This King's Birthday weekend (6–8 June 2026) help us rewrite the fairytale for frogs everywhere and step into a magical, frog-filled adventure at Melbourne Zoo.

Join us at Carousel Park for a weekend filled with frog themed celebrations. Come in your best froggy dress-up to take part in our daily Froggy Costume Competition, check out our activities and games, and most importantly of all, start collecting your eligible drink containers now!

Everyone is encouraged to bring your containers to Melbourne Zoo this King's Birthday weekend for your chance to win a membership for 2 adults and up to 5 children from your household.*

*Terms and conditions apply

Zoos Victoria members can also enjoy an exclusive offer, register below and receive a complimentary collection bag to help you get started.

Member collection bag

Join us at Carousel Park for a one-of-a-kind froggy weekend!

Froggy Costume Competition
Come dressed in your best frog outfit and hop into our daily costume competitions for your chance to win! Need some costume inspiration? Check out Victoria’s 6 endangered frogs here.

Games & Activities
Enjoy a range of interactive games, themed activities, and plenty of fun surprises throughout the weekend.

Turn Containers into Conservation
Start collecting your eligible drink containers now and bring them along! Commit to collect your containers now and earn an entry into our prize draw for an to win a magical zoo prize!

Sign up here to commit to collecting your eligible containers and pick up a free CDS bag on your next visit to the zoo (while stocks last) to help you gather your cans.

Thanks to our partners at Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme, your contributions go far beyond the fun. Every can and bottle helps support Zoos Victoria in our fight against frog extinction, giving our local threatened amphibians a chance at their own happily ever after.