Melbourne Zoo General Entry
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Overview
We would like to advise that Melbourne Zoo will be closed to the general public on Saturday, 24th October 2026, for Dream Day.
Over 320 species from around the world can be found in a natural setting just ten minutes from the city centre!
Stroll through lush Asian and African rainforests where tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. See eye-to-eye with orang-utans in their special elevated exhibit and get set to walk the Trail of the Elephants. Visit Carnivores’ Trail to see some of the world’s most powerful species in their impressive new exhibit, including the Snow Leopard, Sumatran Tiger and more. Spy unique Australian wildlife, including koalas and kangaroos, set against stunning native flora, and head into an underwater world showcasing playful Victorian little penguins and fur seals.
Meet the keeper presentations:
Orangutans Talk 10.30am
Baboons Talk 10.40am
Elephants Talk 11am
Koalas Talk 11am
Giraffe Talk 11.30am
Snow Leopard Talk 11.45am
Lions Talk 12.30pm
Meerkats Talk 1.15pm
Giant Tortoises Talk 1.30pm
Elephants Talk 2pm
Pygmy Hippo Talk 2.30pm
Tigers Talk 3.30pm
Penguins Talk 3.45pm
Australian Wildlife Experience
Embrace the early morning, with before-opening hours access to Melbourne Zoo.
Visit koalas – Karri & Waru, as they wake up for the day. Before hopping into the back of house – kangaroo exhibit for an intimate behind-the-scenes experience.
Meet our mob of kangaroos, the keepers who care for them and if you’re lucky our charming, Tamar and Swamp wallaby species.
Daily – meet at 7:55am, tour departs at 8:00am from Melbourne Zoo main gate entrance.
DURATION 45 minutes
GROUP SIZE Max. 10 people
*Minimum age 5 years. Participants aged 5-12 must have accompanying adult supervision: 1 adult per 3 children, 2 adults per 4 children.
Kangaroo Experience
Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and say g’day to a kangaroo!
In this exclusive experience, our knowledgeable keepers will guide you through the kangaroos’ exhibit while you make friends with this famous Australian animal.
Each experience will be unique, allowing our keepers to let the individual animals shine and give them the choice to control how they participate.
The behind the scene is a brief experience that lasts a couple of minutes with each visitor booked, however please plan up to 15 minutes to meet your host and keeper, and hear the safety briefing.
Tips：
*Time: 11.15 am
(Please arrive 5 minutes early)
*Duration:15 minutes
*Availablity:
Every day
*Capacity: Min 2Pax Max 10 pax
*Minimum age: 5yrs old; children under 12yrs old must be accompanied by
a full paying adult (1:1 ratio).
What’s included
Included
- Melbourne Zoo General Entry
Not included
- All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
Ages
Child age: 4-15 years old. Younger than 4 years old are admitted free. A paying adult must accompany children under 16 years old.
Children under 16 receive FREE entry on weekends, Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays. Please advise when booking.
Australian Wildlife Experience: Minimum age 5 years. Participants aged 5-12 must have accompanying adult supervision: 1 adult per 3 children, 2 adults per 4 children.
The minimum age to participate in the Kangaroo Experience experience is 5 years old. Each participant aged 5-9 years must be accompanied by at least one adult; Every two participants aged 10-12 years must be supervised by at least one accompanying adult.
How to use
Please show your electronic voucher at the ticket office at the entrance of the attraction.
Australian Wildlife Experience: meet at 7:55am, tour departs at 8:00am from Melbourne Zoo main gate entrance.
Kangaroo Experience: Start at 11.15am. Please arrive 5 minutes early.
Good to know
Arrival: please arrive and check in with admission staff at least 30 minutes prior to all paid experiences.
Footwear: please ensure guests wear closed toe shoes for all paid experiences.
Disclaimer
Once the product has been successfully booked, a confirmation voucher will be issued. The voucher contains important booking details and participation notes. Please read it carefully. If we do not receive any feedback from you, it will be deemed that you have read, understood and accepted all information stated on the voucher.
As an intermediary booking agent, we are responsible for arranging travel product reservations on behalf of customers.
We recommend that customers purchase travel insurance. Travel product suppliers, including attractions, hotels and transportation providers, are directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of the products they provide. We are not liable for safety issues arising from products operated by third-party suppliers.
In the event of an unexpected incident where no travel insurance coverage applies, we will provide reasonable assistance where possible; however, any related costs or losses will be borne by the customer.
If the booking is cancelled due to reasons attributable to the travel product supplier, we will refund the amount paid for the affected booking. No additional compensation will be provided.
No-show: Ticket holders who fail to attend without prior cancellation or notification will not be eligible for a refund.
We will make reasonable efforts to assist customers in communicating and negotiating solutions with travel product suppliers.
When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly follow all instructions provided by the venue and staff. Please ensure that you fully understand the associated risks, including any venue notices or safety waivers that may be required. Customers must cooperate with all safety requirements and must not engage in any dangerous behaviour during the activity.
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