Zoo Playgroup

Duration:

8 week program

90 minute sessions

Event start time:

9.30am and 11.30am 

Location:

Keeper Kids, Melbourne Zoo

Cost:

$250 - 10% discount for additional siblings. Aged 2-5 years. Bookings available for Zoo members only.

Age groups:

Children aged 2 years to 5 years and their Adult Carer

How to Book:

Call our team on 1300 966 784 between 9am and 5pm, seven days a week. 

Melbourne Zoo is excited to introduce an eight week playgroup designed for our youngest members and their adult carers.

Zoo Playgroup offers a nature-inspired experience through engaging, play-based activities tailored to support children's development and connection with their natural world. These activities may include sensory play, storytelling, song and nature crafts, all centred around a weekly theme.

Designed by Early Childhood Specialists and aligned with the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF), this program aims to foster a positive connection with nature and instill conservation values as your child explores the zoo's outdoor environments.

Testimonial from a Zoo Member

"I was impressed by the variety of activities on offer for the kids and the level of detail applied to all activities. Ash was engaging and very knowledgeable. I have done a lot of different play groups in my time (in my life prior to kids I evaluated children play programs at hospitals across Australia) and this is one of the best and most creative programs I have come across."

Three young guests watch two Meerkats dig dirt in their habitat.

Tuesday session dates:

  • 14 October
  • 21 October
  • 28 October
  • 11 November
  • 18 November
  • 25 November
  • 2 December
  • 9 December

Thursday session dates:

  • 16 October
  • 23 October
  • 30 October
  • 6 November
  • 13 November
  • 20 November
  • 27 November
  • 4 December
Two young guests make "dishes" from the "Mud Kitchen," accompanied by two supervising adults.
A young guest pets the "Tiger" of Keeper Kids.

Friday Sessions:

  • 17 October
  • 24 October
  • 31 October
  • 7 November
  • 14 November
  • 21 November
  • 28 November
  • 5 December