How to Train Your Dragon Viking Adventure
Embark on a Dragon-Sized Adventure These School Holidays!
From 20th September to 5th October, Melbourne Zoo will transform into a mythical Viking realm for the How to Train Your Dragon Viking Adventure — an unforgettable journey for dragon riders of all ages!

Complete the Scavenger Hunt
Follow the trail, solve clues, and unlock your Viking destiny. Once you’ve conquered the quest, collect your prize and celebrate your victory!
Zoo Members - Enter the member exclusive Scavenger Hunt competition for your chance to win one of five How To Train Your Dragon prize packs worth over $180. Ask how when you collect the scavenger hunt activity sheet.

Train Like a True Viking
Test your skills at the Viking Training Ground — where bravery, strength, and a little imagination go a long way.

Meet Toothless Up Close
Prepare to be amazed by our larger-than-life animatronic Toothless, brought to life in stunning detail.

Capture the Magic
Strike a pose at our selfie station and share your adventure with friends and family.

Meet the Heroes of Berk
Say hello to Toothless, Hiccup, and all your favourite characters from the beloved movie series.
Your Viking Adventure awaits!
Dragons may seem like the stuff of legends, but at Melbourne Zoo that’s not always the case.
Zoos Victoria is committed to fighting wildlife extinction and for several species, our long-term commitment is their only hope of survival. One of the 27 species that we’re fighting for is the Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon, a tiny and energetic creature that was rediscovered in 2023 after disappearing for over 50 years. With the species rediscovered, we are recommencing surveys and habitat assessments throughout the western basalt plains of Victoria, and closely monitoring the rediscovered population.
We work hard to make sure that dragons aren’t just a fantasy.
