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Portrait of a Snow Leopard with light green eyes, black markings, and light grey fur.

What's On

Check out our daily activities and limited-time events at Melbourne Zoo

Events

T-rex in the sunshine, seen from below.
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Dinos at Melbourne Zoo
Witness large animatronic dinosaurs amidst a jungle of exotic wildlife.
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Great Big Froggy Weekend
Rewrite the fairytale this King’s Birthday weekend 
Free
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Speaker Series: Help Build a Regional Home for Wildlife Veterinary Care
We warmly invite you to register for this free event launching Zoos Victoria’s End of Financial Y...
View of a Zoo careers conference in the Leopard Lodge, with a Keeper engaging with visitors.
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Zoos Victoria Careers Expo
Discover careers in wildlife and conservation through talks, workshops and industry connections.

Highlights

A young guest in a Keeper vest excitedly plays with two plush Lemurs, with an Orangutan and ferns behind him.
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Activities with Keeper Kids
Foster your child’s love of wildlife through connection with the wonders of their natural world.
Four young guests enjoying themselves by "getting down" on the Frog Disco dancefloor, with one smiling to the camera.
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A Tiny Dragon
Teeny Tiny Stevies are taking over Melbourne Zoo's Dragon Disco
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Family-friendly play spaces
Explore all the play spaces we have here at Melbourne Zoo
Close-up of Giraffe calf Tambi, standing in front of his mum, Nakuru, facing opposite directions.
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Free Animal Talks
Meet our staff and learn something new about your favourite animals!

Animal Experiences

Make your visit extra special by booking an exclusive experience with our animals and keepers.

Hutan, the Sumatran Tiger, facing left of camera with his mouth slightly open.
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Ultimate Experience
Ready for a zoo day you’ll never forget?
Kangaroo Island Kangaroo joey is jumping right on green grass.
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Australian Wildlife Experience - Kangaroo
Join your VIP ranger, journey through the iconic Australian Bush and meet some unique Kangaroo, K...
An adult Orangutan, with long deep orange hair, gazes left into the distance, with green palm trees in the background.
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Orangutan Experience
Meet Melbourne Zoo’s critically endangered great apes and the passionate keeper who cares for them.
See all experiences