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Open every day 9am – 5pm

Last entry 3:30pm. All non-members should pre-book online. Zoo Members can scan their membership card at the gate.

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Kids visit free!
Enjoy in any weather
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Free safari bus! Learn more

Last entry 3:30pm. All non-members should pre-book online. Zoo Members can scan their membership card at the gate.

FAQs Getting Here Zoo Map Prices & Tickets
Kids visit free!
Free safari bus! Learn more
Enjoy in any weather
Weather guide
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Animals and habitats
Discover the animals of Werribee Open Range Zoo
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Become a Member
Unlimited entry + kids join free
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Zoos Victoria acknowledges and respects the Traditional Owners as the original custodians of the land and waters, their ability to care for Country, and deep spiritual connection to it. We honour Elders past and present whose knowledge and wisdom has ensured the continuation of culture and traditional practices.

Plan your visit

Don't forget to pre-book your ticket if you're not a member

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Book tickets
We are open every day 9am – 5pm (last entry 3.30pm)
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Read our FAQs
We are experiencing a high volume of calls at the moment so please read our FAQs.
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Where to eat
Treat yourself with delicious food at one of our cafes or kiosks

Animal encounters

Make your zoo visit even more special by booking an exclusive encounter.

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Early Morning Savannah Experience
Have you ever wondered what goes on at the Zoo before it opens?
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Meerkat Encounter
Meet Werribee Open Range Zoo's meerkat family and the passionate rangers who care for them.
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Hippo Wild Encounter
Go behind the scenes with a Keeper to see how we care for hippos!
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Slumber Safari (overnight camp)
Bookings now available for adults aged 16+
See more encounters

Fighting Extinction

Zoos Victoria is a not-for-profit conservation organisation committed to fighting wildlife extinction.

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Coffee for Wildlife
Now available online and at our zoos.
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Totes For Wildlife
Buy a tote bag and directly support the conservation of local threatened species.
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Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife
Keeping your cat safe and happy at home is easy!
See all our conservation work and how you can help

Members get more!

Only $10.50 a month over 12 months
Unlimited entry to Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Kyabram Fauna Park
Kids join free on adult memberships
Free entry to five interstate zoos
Discounts at the Zoo Shop and from our zoo partners
Help fund our conservation work to fight wildlife extinction
Become a Zoo Member Gift a Membership
COVIDsafe plans
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School programs

Education programs connecting young people with species from across the globe

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