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Close-up of a pond with lily-pads and white flowers.

Horticulture Tours

Indulge your green thumb and join one of our horticulture experts in exploring the stunning array of flora around the Zoo.

Join one of our horticulture, tree, garden or nursery specialists for an intimate one hour - walking journey.

Our gardens and nurseries are ever changing, so tours can vary across the seasons.

Tour options available:

View of Melbourne Zoo's Koi Pond and Japanese Gardens.

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Japanese Gardens

Hear the history of Melbourne Zoo's carefully manicured Japanese Garden

View of the Melbourne Zoo Main Drive on a sunny morning, facing north-west.

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History of our Gardens

Learn how our gardens have evolved over time to reflect culture and change with the seasons.

A Nursery Technician, surrounded by young trees in a white gardening tent.

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Nursery & Butterflies

Back-of-house to tour the greenhouses and nurseries

Close-up of MZ's Red Panda, sitting on a branch and looking down to the camera.

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Trees of Melbourne Zoo

Learn about the history and cultural significance of some of our oldest residents