Elephants now roaming
The new Elephant and Waterhole Trails are now open to zoo members and visitors
Zoos Victoria's herd of nine Asian Elephants recently made its historic journey from Melbourne Zoo to its new 21-hectare habitat in wonderful Werribee.
After a few weeks of getting settled in, the trail is now open to humans.
Kids visit free with adult entry on weekends and school holidays.
The new habitat
Embark on a walking safari adventure to discover the elephants in their new world-class, open-range home.
Enjoy views overlooking the pools from the terrace, where you can also grab a bite to eat and a coffee from the new Waterhole Café.
Wander under the Elephant Overpass and check out the Elephant Barn, where you can learn about how the herd uses the space and how essential it is for them to have choice and control over their day.
Talks
Hear more about these wondering animals during these talk times:
10.30am – Lilly Pilly shelter
11.50am – Spotted Gum shelter
1.10pm – Lilly Pilly shelter
2.30pm – Spotted Gum Shelter
4.00pm - Herd barn
Member exclusive early entry
As a special thank-you to our members for your ongoing support and enthusiasm, we are offering exclusive early entry during weekdays for the first two weeks.
Date:
Monday 24 March – Friday 28 March
Monday 31 March – Friday 4 April
Time:
Gates open 8:30am and close at strictly 8.50am.
Capacity is limited but the Zoo opens at 9am and the Elephant and Waterhole Trails will open at 9:45am.
You'll enjoy:
- Walk along the new trail and learn about the incredible efforts that went into creating the elephants’ new home.
- A chance to grab a coffee and breakfast at the stunning Waterhole Café, overlooking the vast habitat.
- See Luk Chai in his new bull habitat.
- An up-close view of the herd emerging out of the barn from their morning training at 10:15am.
- Please allow at least two-hours for this experience.
Elephant Trail Conservation Partner:
International Elephant Project, Sumatra
Supporting welfare and conservation of Asian Elephants in Sumatra.
Asian Elephant numbers have dramatically declined over the last century, and current estimates suggest between 48,000 and 51,000 animals remaining in the wild. Three subspecies are recognised, with the Sumatran Asian Elephant at greatest risk and listed as Critically Endangered.
The International Elephant Project supports and manages a suite of elephant welfare and conservation projects across Sumatra. Zoos Victoria is supporting elephant welfare through the wildlife ambulance and veterinary training project based at Syiah Kuala University, providing direct care for elephants across Sumatra. Our funds are also helping elephant conservation through GPS collar replacement in Way kambas National Park in southern Sumatra and reducing human-elephant conflict in the buffer zone of Gunung Leseur National Park on the edge of the globally significant Leseur Ecosystem.