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Meerkat pups!

On your next visit to Melbourne Zoo, don't forget to visit Growing Wild and say hi to the latest three adorable Meerkat pups. This brings the total number of Meerkats born at the zoo in the last year to 10 - with the older siblings already stepping up to the plate to help teach the little ones everything they need to know.

Two Tawny Frogmouth chicks

Melbourne Zoo has recently welcomed not one, but two Tawny Frogmouth chicks: Storm and Nimbus. Visit the Tawny Frogmouth family today at the Australian Bush.

What's On

Check out the exciting events and activities taking place at Melbourne Zoo

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Summer Play
Make a splash and unleash your inner animal with Zoos Victoria's water and nature play zones
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Race Around The Zoo
Enjoy an afternoon of adventure as you compete in Melbourne Zoo's very own Race Around the Zoo!
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A Tiny Dragon
Teeny Tiny Stevies are taking over Melbourne Zoo's Dragon Disco
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Activities with Keeper Kids
Foster your child’s love of wildlife through connection with the wonders of their natural world.
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Animal Experiences

Make your visit extra special by booking an exclusive experience with our animals and keepers.

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Roar 'n' Snore Overnight Camp
Feast, snooze and explore the Zoo after dark during this unique overnight Roar 'n' Snore camping...
An Australian seal swimming through blue water
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Seal experience $49
Meet our playful seals!
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Lemur experience $59
Leap into Action and come visit our cheeky and inquisitive Lemur troop!
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Fighting Extinction

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

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Totes for Wildlife
Buy a tote bag and directly support the conservation of local threatened species.
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Coffee for Wildlife
Now available online and at our zoos.
A Mountain Pygmy-possum on a mossy rock surface
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Moth Tracker
Upload your Bogong Moth sighting to help change the future of a critically endangered possum
How you can help

Help us unpack their trunks

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Help us unpack their trunks
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Only $13.25 a month over 12 months
Unlimited entry to Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Kyabram Fauna Park
Kids join free on adult memberships
Free entry to five interstate zoos
Discounts at the Zoo Shop and from our zoo partners
Help fund our conservation work to fight wildlife extinction
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Two young students excitedly into a tank that houses Corroboree Frogs.

School programs

Education programs connecting young people with species from across the globe

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