Discover our oceans this summer at Melbourne Zoo!
These summer school holidays, fall in love with seals, penguins and pelicans, and find out how you can help make our oceans more wildlife-friendly by avoiding single-use plastics.
National Geographic Exhibition: 'Planet or Plastic?'
SATURDAY 23 November - Sunday 1 March
Don't miss this new exhibition featuring more than 70 profound and inspiring images, videos and more that tell the story of the global crisis of marine plastics.
Sculpture Exhibit: From Plastic Waste to Art
SATURDAY 23 November - Sunday 1 March
Showcasing imaginative sculptural works inspired by the beauty of our marine environments. Created by artists from all over Australia every sculpture is made from reused and recyclable plastic waste.
Roving Performances: Giant Seagulls
Tuesday 7 - MonDAY 13 January
Presented by Snuff Puppets, a Melbourne based performance company, these unruly Giant Seagulls scavenge and devour everything in their path. Look out! You might lose your hat or have a hot chip stolen as they fight each other for the finest zoo spoils.
Performances: Bubble Laboratory
Tuesday 14 - Monday 27 January
Come and see every bubble trick imaginable in this awesome and funny new show. And discover how bubbles are so much more fun than plastic balloons!
Drop in Workshop: Recycled Plastic by Aly De Groot
Friday 27 December
11am - 1pm
Discover new ways on how to reuse plastic to create your own recycled artwork.
Water Play
SATURDAY 23 November - Sunday 1 March
Misters will create fun water play and a great way to cool off during warmer days this summer.
Melbourne Zoo Up Late
WEDNESDAY 1 - TUESDAY 14 JANUARY
For two weeks only, the Zoo is staying open until 8pm with evening keeper talks and a series of marine conservation films and seminars on the lawns.
Marine Conservation Festival
Saturday 25, Sunday 26 and Monday 27 January
10am - 4pm
Join us for this three day conservation festival celebrating passionate local hero’s and organisations committed to protecting our marine environment.
Your visit helps fight wildlife extinction. Find out more
We recommend catching public transport to the Zoo as the easiest, most convenient and eco-friendly way to go! Find out how to get here
*Children under 16 visit free on weekends, Victorian Government school holidays and Victorian public holidays.