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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 

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.
A Koala, perched on a large branch, seen from the right while looking to the camera.
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Family-friendly play spaces
Explore all the play spaces we have here at Melbourne Zoo
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
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?
Two Patterned Star Tortoises at Melbourne Zoo's Reptile House.
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Dragons, Lizards & Snakes Experience
Enjoy an experience like no other with these incredible cold-blooded animals.
An adult Orangutan, with long deep orange hair, gazes 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

Plan Your Visit

A view of the crowded Main Drive at Melbourne Zoo, with a red Streets ice cream cart in the mid-ground and the gold Elephant statue in the background.
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Getting here
Getting to Melbourne Zoo by public transport is the easiest, most convenient and eco-friendly way...
A timelapse view of the main counter at the Lakeside Café, with three staffers visible.
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Where to eat
From barista-made coffee to fresh local meals and sweet treats, our food outlets across the Zoo o...
Two children with lanyards running through the Bamboo Forest.
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Melbourne Zoo Accessibility
Zoos Victoria is committed to creating an accessible environment for all our visitors. Here's how...
2024 State gold winner award
Accessibility Information Available accreditation
Sustainable Tourism accreditation