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Flying high: Melbourne Zoo’s iconic Butterfly House turns 40
The year was 1985: Bob Hawke was Prime Minister, “We Are the World” was topping the charts and a little soap named Neighbours premiered on TV. It was also the year that Melbourne Zoo opened the glass doors to what would soon become a beloved oasis nestled in the inner-city.
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Zoo Events provide guests with unique wildlife inspired venues and experiences paired with restaurant quality catering.
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!
Elephant Experience
Go behind the scenes to experience a morning with the elephants and their keepers.
Wild Sea
This incredible space showcases the amazing animals and natural beauty of Victoria’s coast and ocean. Visit now.
Sunset Zoo Do
Make your next event a Sunset Zoo Do. The perfect way to delight colleagues and guests in a truly unique setting. Book now.
Wedding celebrations
With a wide range of ceremony and reception spaces, there’s something for every taste and style. Whether you prefer an intimate reception gathering, a garden wedding or a formal sit-down dinner or your very own private animal exhibit, the choice is yours. Learn more.
Mini Conservation Hero
Do you have a budding wildlife warrior under your roof? Join us for fun and interactive free six-week online course to help kids become experts on some of the local wildlife species that Zoos Victoria are fighting to save from extinction.
Vjunior
Exclusive to Zoos Victoria Members! Enjoy up to 30% off Vjunior family tickets at Village Cinemas*
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.
STEM Years 5-6
Book your class in this zoo program to improve their STEM skills. A perfect excursion for primary school students.
VCE Biology Unit 4
Book a VCE Biology Unit 4 excursion exploring evolution, primates and phylogenetic evidence at Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo.