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Pride of five young lions laying down together with front paws on a log. Three of the lions are looking to a left into the distance.

What's on at Werribee Open Range Zoo

If you have a ticket for the next week or so, know that your zoo experience will be a little different to usual. Read our FAQs for more information.

Plan your visit

A family of ten Ostriches.

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We are open every day 9am – 5pm (last entry 3.30pm)

Three young children dressed up as Rangers, checking the "health" of some plush Gorilla toys.

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There’s always something to see and do, no matter what the weather, but here are some helpful tip...

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Werribee Open Range Zoo is just 30 minutes from Melbourne CBD an en route to Victoria's stunning...

Animal encounters

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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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Hippo Wild Encounter

Go behind the scenes with a Keeper to see how we care for hippos!

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Deluxe Safari Adventure

Note: All passengers aged 1 and over must have a ticket.

See more encounters

Events

Check out the upcoming events at the Zoo.

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Nature Play: Connect to Country

Engage in range of cultural experiences at Werribee Open Range Zoo

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Slumber Safari (overnight camp)

Bookings now available for adults aged 16+

Giraffe walking next to a safari bus on the Savannah. Giraffe is looking up and visitors watch from the bus in the background.

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Free Safari bus

A visit to our Zoo isn’t complete without a safari through the savannah!

Latest News

Small zebra foal standing next to its mother on the Savannah. They are looking forward just to the left of the camera with their ears tilted back.

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