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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.
Build a Project - Threatened Species - Melbourne Zoo
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.
Kangaroo Experience
Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and say g'day to a kangaroo! Learn more.
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.
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.
Siamang
You can see our Siamang family in the Japanese Garden.
Lion Gorge
Come face-to-face with some of our most impressive carnivores (and one or two omnivores), including Sumatran Tigers, African Lions, Snow Leopards, and the Reticulated Python.
Animals and habitats
Discover the different trails of the Zoo and where to find your favourite animals. Learn more.
Dinos at the Zoo
See the roaring life-sized dinosaurs before they leave, here only until the end of winter school holidays. Plan your visit and experience different dino adventures in four unique settings. Learn more.
VCE Psychology at the Zoo
Expand your teaching skills with our Professional Development (PD) for educators and teachers. Designed for the VCE Psychology curriculum.
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!
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.
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.