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Cheetah Kulinda front of face profile. She is alert with her ears pricked forward and is looking intently just beyond the camera.
Hippopotamus head poking up out of the water looking right with its mouth open showing off long sharp teeth Its body submerged under the water.
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An African adventure close to home

Open 9am – 5pm every day of the year (entry closes 3.30pm)

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

Open 9am – 5pm every day of the year (entry closes 3.30pm)

Getting here Zoo map Prices and tickets
Kids visit free!
Free safari bus! Learn more
Enjoy in any weather
Weather guide
Close-up of giraffe face
Animals and habitats
Discover the animals of Werribee Open Range Zoo
Female keeper giving keeper talk to two young women with lion in background perched on branch
Keeper talks
Check out our schedule of free daily talks
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What's On

Events and animal encounters

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Sunset Safari
An unforgettable evening to fight wildlife extinction.
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Summer at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Splash into summer at Werribee Open Range Zoo!
See all events Book an encounter

Fighting Extinction

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

Beads For Wildlife campaign sign with image of three black and white striped zebras.
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Beads for wildlife
Purchasing handmade beaded products can help save endangered wildlife in Kenya.
Leadbeater's Possum on branch
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Local threatened species
Meet the 27 animals we're fighting to protect.
They're Calling On You campaign sign with a gorilla profile image on the left. Gorilla is black and eyes appear orange.
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They're Calling On You
You can help save gorillas in Africa simply by donating your mobile phone.
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Global programs
As human populations grow, wildlife and wild places are increasingly under threat.
See all our conservation work and how you can help

Members get more!

Only $9.50 a month over 12 months
Unlimited entry to Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo
Kids join free on adult memberships
Express entry 365 days a year
20% discount on Vjunior family tickets at Village Cinemas
Fight wildlife extinction
Become a Zoo Member Gift a Membership
Two Students standing on bridge in front of Hippos smiling at an Educator.

School programs

Education programs connecting young people with species from across the globe

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