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School Holiday Fun

You'll love what a zoo can do! Explore our four zoos these school holidays.

Discover new spaces and ignite imagination play this summer.

Hop to it! VicReturn brings holiday fun to Melbourne Zoo

This summer, VicReturn is bringing their twist on frogger - Habitat Helper - to Melbourne Zoo. Jump into the action from 2 January at the Picnic Pavilions (near the Rail Gate), before the free activity moves to DigestEd on 27 January. Experience ends late March. 

For even more fun, VicReturn is also running Super Sorter in Carousel Park 7-19 January.

 

Wackadoo! Bluey returns to Melbourne Zoo

Catch Bluey and Bingo on the iconic Zoo lawns for four Live Interactive Experiences daily. Sing, dance, and play along with your favourite games like Magic Asparagus, Magic Xylophone, and Keepy Uppy! The best part? It’s included with your Zoo entry – no extra cost, no bookings required. Just grab your tickets (or become a Member for unlimited entry) and join the fun. First in, best dressed!

Picture of Bluey and Bingo with the text "See Bluey & Bingo at Melbourne Zoo. 3-25 January"

Dance, splash & play at Werribee Open Range Zoo’s Hippo Beach Party!

Dive into summer fun with our Hippo Beach Party, complete with a DJ, games, and hands-on activities that will have kids dancing and splashing all day long. Grab your sunnies and get ready to play!

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Stay cool and connected with nature at Healesville

Cool off with water play, explore nature play spaces, and celebrate the seven seasons of the Kulin Nation. Hear cultural stories from Wurundjeri Elder Murrundindi, enjoy daily wildlife talks (including the return of our Goanna talk), and marvel at majestic birds in Spirits of the Sky. With cool zones, roving rangers, and hands-on fun like building gunyahs, there’s something for everyone. Plan your summer adventure today!

 

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Splash into fun at Kyabram Fauna Park!

Our brand-new Splash Park is now open – a waterplay wonderland for families of all ages. Cool off under jets and fountains, dig in the sandpits, or relax on picnic-ready lawns. With exciting new additions and upgraded facilities, there’s never been a better time to visit Kyabram Fauna Park. Come and discover all the new reasons to love your day out!