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Youth Advisory Committee

The Zoos Victoria Youth Advisory Committee exists to empower and amplify the voices of young people, fostering their passion for wildlife conservation, and providing a platform for their invaluable insights and contributions.

Kids visit free

Children under 16 years old can visit Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary, and Kyabram Fauna Park for FREE on weekends, Victorian Public Holidays, and Victorian Government school holidays.

Volunteer

Platypus Discovery

Enter the world of the cryptic Platypus in this awe-inspiring encounter.

Helmeted Honeyeater

Gorilla Rainforest

Head deep into the jungles of Africa where lemurs roam, gorillas rule and tree-top apes and monkeys sing from the top of their lungs. You can also meet Melbourne Zoo's Pygmy Hippopotamus, the Cassowary and other animals along the way.

ZVReaders

Explore our e-books about endangered animals. For primary school teachers to help develop their students' Science knowledge and literacy skills.

Non-Curriculum Aligned

Help your students understand Australian wildlife through guided zoo programs. They will learn about animal habitats, needs, and care, with some sessions supporting EAL learners.

Moth Tracker

Mountain Pygmy-possums are facing the fight of their lives with Bogong Moth numbers crashing. Here's how you can help. It's simple: if you see a Bogong Moth, take a photo and upload it to Zoos Victoria's Moth Tracker webpage.

Melbourne

Discover a world of wildlife in the heart of Melbourne, where kids visit free on weekends and school holidays.

Wildlife outreach

Responding to the needs of wildlife and delivering exceptional, evidence-based care.

Tickets

Keeper Kids

Foster your child’s love of wildlife through connection with the wonders of their natural world at Keeper Kids.

Accessibility

We are always happy to discuss any requirements you may have to make your visit more enjoyable. Where we cannot accommodate your wishes, we will endeavour to provide suitable options.

Animals and habitats

Discover the different trails of the Zoo and where to find your favourite animals. Learn more.

Emergency wildlife help

There are a number of organisations you can contact no matter what time of the day or where you are located that can provide emergency help for wildlife.

Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby (southern population)

In Victoria, the Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby now exists in only two small and isolated locations.

Member Publications

Catch up on the latest edition of Zoo News Digital Magazine

Koala Experience

Get up close and meet one of our most iconic Australian animals.

Food and facilities

Treat yourself with delicious food at one of our cafés or kiosks and check out the various facilities that you can enjoy at the zoo