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Lion Gorge
Come face-to-face with some of our most impressive carnivores (and one or two omnivores), including Sumatran Tigers, African Lions, Snow Leopards, and the Reticulated Python.
Build a Project - Threatened Species
Expand your teaching skills with our Professional Development (PD) for educators and teachers. Designed for the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF). Learn more.
Reptile Experience
Join our passionate Reptile Keepers for a 45 minute behind the scenes reptile tour.
Dingo
A distant relative of the Indian Wolf, the Dingo arrived in mainland Australia around 5,000 years ago. They're a naturally shy animal with an independent nature. Pack leaders breed once a year and the whole pack helps rear the pups. Dingoes howl at different frequencies to communicate their territory boundaries and pack make-up.
Food Chains and Food Webs
Enrol your class in our secondary school excursion program on animal food chains and food webs. Learn about the human impacts on the ecosystem. Read more.
Gift Membership
Gift your loved ones a year of joy with a zoo membership pass. With a set price, you get unlimited access to Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Kyabram Fauna Park. Plus free entry to 5 interstate zoos (Taronga Zoo Sydney, Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo, Perth Zoo, Adelaide Zoo, and Monarto Safari Park), and kids under 16 join FREE! Learn more.
Not a numbat birds
Numbats are tragically under represented on this site. This has to change. It starts with you... and greater general numbat population. Birds are
Wild Lab 1-2
Our Zoo Outdoor Laboratory Excursion is a zoo program for primary schools. Students will learn about animal care by exploring the natural world. Learn more.
Features, Life cycles and Wildlife
Teach your students about the features and life cycles of animals and their features through our zoo excursion on Australian animal adaptations. Read more.
Kids parties
Melbourne Zoo's Kids Party Packages are perfect for kids aged two to ten. Find out more on our various offerings, including indoor and outdoor venue options, food and drinks options, and children-friendly activities.
Play spaces
Discover all the family-friendly play spaces at Healesville Sanctuary.
Itineraries
Discover Healesville Sanctuary at a pace that suits your schedule and be a tour guide for your family and friends.
ZVReaders
Explore our e-books about endangered animals. For primary school teachers to help develop their students' Science knowledge and literacy skills.
Kangaroo Island Kangaroo
They're placid, friendly and curious. Meetings with them are one of the most popular close-up encounters in the visitor experience program, so book in advance!
Digital Programs
Sign up for our digital education programs and help your students experience interactive online learning about animals and conservation. For all years.
Endowment Fund
The Zoos Victoria Endowment is an investment fund that has been established under the sound governance of the Zoological Parks and Gardens Board. The fund will grow over time through intelligent investments and additional contributions, donations and bequests.
STEM for Endangered Animals 3-4
Enrol your primary school students in this STEM excursion about endangered animals like parrots and possums and teach them about nest box designs and more.
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