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Animal Encounters

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

Whether you want a close-up experience with your favourite animal or a chance to go behind the scenes and meet our keepers, book an animal encounter to put yourself in the front row.

Behind the Scenes

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Hippo Wild Encounter
Go behind the scenes with a Keeper to see how we care for hippos!
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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Ranger Mystery Tour
Satisfy your curiosity with a behind-the-scenes Zoo tour.
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Australian Experience
Perfect for all ages, this encounter will allow you up-close access to our iconic Australian anim...
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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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African Wild Dog Encounter
Meet one of Africa’s most successful hunters and learn all about our intelligent sibling pack!
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Giraffe Encounter
Delve into the world of one of Africa's most intriguing animals.
Up close side profile of Kulinda the cheetah. She is tan with solid black spots and a black nose. There is a black line that runs from the corner of her eye to under her chin.
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Cheetah Encounter
Kulinda loves her morning training sessions – and now you have the chance to witness this up close.

Special Experiences

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Deluxe Safari Adventure
Note: All passengers aged 1 and over must have a ticket.
A group of five zebras and four giraffes on the open Savannah at Werribee Open Range Zoo.
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Shadowfax and the Savannah
Experience the perfect pairing: amazing animals with incredible food and wine.
Two women laughing and a man participating in Race Around The Zoo retrieve clue cards from wooden boxes with animal faces painted on the front.
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Race Around the Zoo – Gorilla Mission
Experience a corporate team-building program like no other.

Overnight camp

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Slumber Safari (overnight camp)
Bookings now available for adults aged 16+

Due to current restrictions, the following Werribee Open Range Zoo encounters are not currently running and we are unable to take bookings or create a waitlist:

  • African Cat
  • Gorillas
  • Lions
  • Meerkats

Please scroll up to see the other encounters and activities you can currently book online and enjoy!