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Horticulture Tour - Japanese Gardens
Come along to hear the history of this carefully manicured space. With discussion topics covering plant selection specific to site topography, mythology, different types of Japanese gardens and the transformation process throughout the seasons. Learn a few tips to design your own Japanese garden at home, with plant care, low water lawn maintenance and pruning tips, as well as what materials and structures are required to construct your own spiritual space.
Horticulture Tours - History of our Gardens
Learn how our gardens have evolved over time to reflect Melbourne culture and change with the seasons. All while implementing ongoing conservation and sustainability practices. Many of our plant species also play a vital part in constructing naturalistic habitats and eco-systems for endangered species. Whether you’re a garden lover or history enthusiast this tour offers a new perspective on one of Melbourne’s most beloved landmarks.
Governance, policies & procurement
Learn more about the Zoological Parks and Gardens Act 1995, our board and the policies which Zoos Victoria adheres to.
Horticulture Tours
Join one of our horticulture, tree, garden or nursery specialists for an intimate one hour - walking journey. Our gardens and nurseries are ever changing, so tours can vary across the seasons.
Don't Kiss This Frog
Don't Kiss This Frog! Donate your drink containers instead. The real magic happens when you drop them at our CDS Vic Bins to help fight frog extinction.
Horticulture Tour - Nursery & Butterflies
Enjoy a back-of-house tours of the iconic Butterfly House and its nurseries. Experts will share stories, plant management and health techniques, importance of having viable nurseries in zoos. Visitors will also have the opportunity to ask the experts questions.
Endowment Fund
The Zoos Victoria Endowment is an investment fund that has been established under the sound governance of the Zoological Parks and Gardens Board. The fund will grow over time through intelligent investments and additional contributions, donations and bequests.
Horticulture Tour - Trees of Melbourne Zoo
Our trees play an important part in providing a healthy habitat, food source and enrichment for animal species, including the Red Panda. As well as providing shade, atmosphere and ambiance to our visitors and members. During this tour learn about the history, cultural significance and individual stories of some of our oldest residents.
Habitats
Discover the animals that call Healesville Sanctuary home.
Keeper Kids Elephant activities
Enjoy these activities at home and learn about animal families, through story telling, craft and play.
Skinks and lizards
Kyabram Fauna Park is home to many beautiful, often-solitary lizards and skinks, including Mertens’ Water Monitors, Black-headed Monitors and Boyd’s Forest Dragons.
Snakes
The world’s longest snake, the Reticulated python calls Kyabram Fauna Park home. You can also see other interesting non-venomous snake species.
Woodlands Track
The captivating Australian bushland of Healesville’s Woodland Track is home to an array of forest animals. This native ecosystem is alive with birds and mammals, from kookaburras to wombats and wallabies. Take a breath, listen to the bird calls, spot a joey, and savour the sanctuary’s tranquil surrounds.
Animal talks
Learn about the animals who call Melbourne Zoo home, including stories about their individual personalities and behaviours.
Habitats
Discover the animals that call Kyabram Fauna Park home.