Zoo Playgroup
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."

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


Friday Sessions:
- 17 October
- 24 October
- 31 October
- 7 November
- 14 November
- 21 November
- 28 November
- 5 December