Melbourne Zoo wildlife is a natural drawcard for visitors. Convenient, accessible viewing of unique Australian wildlife & Africa’s big five means over 2.25 million visitors flock to the zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo. (source Wikipedia)
Zoos Victoria manages Healesville Sanctuary, a specialist in Australian wildlife. Melbourne Zoo is very easy to visit from city hotels with its classic contemporary zoo vibe. Werribee Open Range Zoo is a touch of the African savannah.
HOW TO GET TO MELBOURNE ZOO

- Part of the route of Melbourne Hop On & Hop Off bus route
- Accessible via Royal Park Railway Station on the Upfield Line
- Tram routes 58 and 19
- Cycle on the Capital City Trail (note bikes are not allowed within the zoo)
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WHERE IS THE MELBOURNE ZOO LOCATED?
MELBOURNE ZOO – FAST FACTS
- 3,742 animals
- 243 species
- Animals organised in bioclimatic zones
- Extensive school and kids programmes
- Summer experience – overnight ‘camp outs’ in Roar and Snore Evenings
- Evening guided tours viewing nocturnal animals
- Melbourne Zoo commemorated 150 years of operation in 2012 and this was celebrated in an Australian Zoos collector’s edition of stamps released by Australia Post.
- Admission fees apply. Children under 16 years of age receive free entry every weekend, during Victorian Government school holidays and on Victorian public holidays.


Melbourne Zoo is surrounded by extensive flower gardens with picnic tables, toilets and wheelchair accessible areas. The popular bioclimatic zones are the Gorilla Rainforest, Australian Bush, Great Flight Aviary, Australian Wild Seas, Lion Gorge, World of Frogs and Reptile House. The Main Trail has a variety of favourites from giraffes, platypus and red panda.
There are boardwalks, elevated platforms and very large enclosures creating a sense of the natural world the animals inhabit. There are several daily tours organised by keepers to educate visitors on endangered species. Every ticket sold contributes to the flight against wildlife extinction.
Melbourne Zoo is open throughout the year from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
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Check the various animal trails before arriving to ensure the kids are happy with your choices where to go first!
FOOD & DRINK AT THE MELBOURNE ZOO
Can I bring my own food or picnic to the zoo?
You are also most welcome to BYO picnic to the zoo. If you need to pop out to your car to get your picnic at lunchtime, make sure you let our friendly gate staff know so they can let you back into the zoo as your ticket will not work once it has been scanned
There are six cafes dotted around the Melbourne Zoo affording visitors stunning views of the nearby animals.


Melbourne Zoo is owned and managed by Zoos Victoria, a not-for-profit conservation organisation committed to fighting wildlife extinction.


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