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Werribee Open Range Zoo

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Giraffe Herd

Giraffe

The expanding human population is encroaching on areas where giraffe formerly roamed freely. Visit the giraffes at Werribee Open Range Zoo to learn about these wondrous creatures as well as the Zoo’s conservation programs. 

Zoo highlights

Kubu Hippos

Kubu River Hippos

Step into a wild African wetland at Werribee Open Range Zoo’s Kubu River Hippos experience.

Wild encounters

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Off Road Safari

Get even closer to our magnificent African wildlife on an off road safari. You will be completely immersed in the sights, smells and sounds of the savannah as you travel across the Zoo's open plains.

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    Upcoming events not to be missed at Werribee Open Range Zoo

    Hippo Talk at Werribee Open Range Zoo
    Meet the Keeper

    Daily at Werribee Open Range Zoo

    Each day, we offer opportunities to hear our expert keepers talk about the animals in their care and the conservation work being done for various species.

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    Winter school holidays fun

    1-16 July, 2017

    Winter is here and we’ve got activities for all ages! It’s time to rug up, put on your gumboots and embark on an adventure at Victoria’s three zoos; Healesville Sanctuary, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo. 

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    Keeper for a Day

    4th, 6th and 10th July, 2017

    Find out what a zoo keeper’s day really involves and take part in the many duties our keepers undertake on a daily basis. Suitable for secondary school students who are interested in caring for wildlife and working at the zoo.

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    Meet the Lion Cubs

    Daily

    Come and meet the Lion cubs at Werribee Open Range Zoo! The four cubs are starting to venture out on public display with Nairibi for short periods during the day.

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    We are a not-for-profit conservation organisation dedicated to fighting wildlife extinction. We do this through breeding and recovery programs for threatened species and by working with visitors and supporters to reduce threats facing endangered wildlife.

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