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Kangaroo Experience

Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and say g'day to a kangaroo! Learn more.

Dinos at the Zoo

Experience the life-sized moving dinosaurs amidst a jungle of exotic wildlife in Melbourne. Hurry, the dinos are here only until the end of winter school holidays.

Caring for Animals Workshop

Koala Experience

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

Getting here

Getting to Melbourne Zoo by public transport is the easiest, most convenient and eco-friendly way to go! Learn more about how to make your way to Melbourne Zoo.

MZ RnP Survey Competition

Orangutan Experience

Meet Melbourne Zoo’s critically endangered great apes and the passionate keeper who cares for them. Book now.

Meerkat Experience

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

Eat Like the Animals | MFWF

Getting here

Werribee Open Range Zoo is just 30 minutes from Melbourne CBD and en route to Victoria's stunning Great Ocean Road.

Getting here

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

Gorilla Experience

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Tiger Experience

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.

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Animal talks

Learn about the animals who call Melbourne Zoo home, including stories about their individual personalities and behaviours.

Giraffe Calf Naming

Events

Siamang

You can see our Siamang family in the Japanese Garden.