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

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Explore our STEM professional development (PD) program for Victorian primary and secondary school teachers to enrich your classes, from early childhood to year 10. Learn more.

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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.

Meerkat Experience

Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and Mix with the Meerkats! Book now.

Animals and habitats

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

Spider Monkey Experience

Swing into the world of Spider Monkeys! Enjoy a behind‑the‑scenes Spider Monkey experience at Melbourne Zoo with a guided tour, keeper‑led enrichment, and up‑close habitat viewing.

Main Trail

On the Main Trail, you can stroll past our resident frogs, reptiles, mammals and birds. Check out the incredible conservation work at the World of Frogs, and see giraffes, meerkats and more!

Siamang

You can see our Siamang family in the Japanese Garden.

Getting here

Healesville Sanctuary is just a one hour drive from Melbourne CBD through the stunning Yarra Valley wine region!