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What's On

Check out everything that's happening at the Zoo

Events

Smiling staff member, Agum, dressed in traditional African attire sitting on a rug engaging visitors with handmade African musical instruments. Two women and five children are enjoying watching her demonstration.
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Toddler Thursdays
Fun for the little ones, every Thursday!
Staff member Davin giving the Hippo Presentation talk to three young visitors next to the hippo pond. Three hippopotamus are walking into the pond on the other side of the wooden fence.
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Keeper for a Day
Discover what it’s like to work at Werribee Open Range Zoo!

Animal encounters

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Off Road Safari
Immerse yourself in the sights, smells and sounds of the savannah like never before.
Three young women staring out at view from their Slumber Safari tent
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Slumber Safari
Experience a truly memorable overnight experience at Werribee Open Range Zoo.
Two sleepy looking lion cubs laying with their heads together while sunning themselves on a rock.
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Lion Encounter
Bring your pride to meet our pride at Werribee Open Range Zoo’s Lion Encounter.
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Gorilla Encounter
Meet our gorillas in this amazing close-up encounter.
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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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Itineraries

Two giraffes in front of the safari bus on the savannah
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Werribee Open Range Zoo itineraries
Tailor your ultimate visit to the Zoo with our recommended itineraries
young children dressed up as rangers, checking the health of some plush gorilla toys
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Weather guides
There’s always something to see and do, no matter what the weather, but here are some helpful tip...

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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News
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