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Conditions for Survival Years 5-6
Join us to learn more about human and animal interconnections and how this influences animal survival.
Food and facilities
Treat yourself with delicious food at one of our cafés or kiosks and check out the various facilities that you can enjoy at the zoo
Evolution and Natural Selection Years 9-10
Teach your students about the evolution of animals by natural selection, and enrol them in our secondary school excursion program.
Voice for Wildlife
Explore animal welfare, community campaigns, and behaviour change over four action-packed days—all through the lens of Zoos Victoria’s Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife campaign.
Interconnections and Human Impacts Years 7-8
Discover our secondary school Science excursion program. Learn about a contemporary issue that affects the landscape caused as science and technology advances.
Play spaces
Explore all the indoor and outdoor play areas the Zoo has to offer
VCE Biology Unit 2
VCE Biology Unit 2 zoo excursion exploring animal adaptations, ecosystems and conservation science at Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and more.
Habitats
Discover the different trails of the Zoo and where to find your favourite animals
Where to eat
Treat yourself with delicious food at one of our cafes or kiosks.
Where to eat
Whether you're in the mood for a leisurely sit-down meal, crave some takeaway treats, or desire something extra special, our cafes and kiosks have got you covered. Learn more.
Using Design Thinking to Protect Waterways
Expand your teaching skills with our Professional Development (PD) for educators and teachers. Designed for the Year 3-10 curriculum.
Elephants now roaming
Zoos Victoria's herd of nine Asian Elephants recently made its historic journey from Melbourne Zoo to its new 21-hectare habitat in wonderful Werribee. After a few weeks of getting settled in, the trail is now open to humans.
Other functions and events
Zoo Events helps you plan the perfect birthday, social event or special family gathering to suit any style or budget.
Getting here
Werribee Open Range Zoo is just 30 minutes from Melbourne CBD and en route to Victoria's stunning Great Ocean Road.
Habitats and Features Foundation-Year 2
Our educational zoo excursion offers primary school students the opportunity to learn about animal care and to become wild explorers for the day.
Giraffe Experience
Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and come meet the worlds' tallest mammal! Learn more.
Connecting Children with their Natural World
Expand your teaching skills with our Professional Development (PD) for educators and teachers. Designed for the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF).
Meerkat Experience
Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and Mix with the Meerkats! Book now.
Kids parties
Create lasting memories with an exciting, fun and memorable birthday at the Zoo!