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Melbourne Zoo
Melbourne Zoo

Melbourne Zoo

Open 9am - 5pm every day
Elliot Avenue, Parkville, Melbourne

The Basics

Located north of the city center within the grounds of Royal Park, the zoo is a popular family attraction that offers several ways to see and learn about the animals. Visit to see the animals in their habitats, enjoy experiences like giraffe encounters, and take behind-the-scenes tours of the gorilla and tiger habitats. There are also keeper talks throughout the day.

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Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket
Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket
USD27.86 per adult
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Enjoyable day out for the family
We really enjoyed seeing all the animals especially the elephants and big cats. An enjoyable day out for the family.
Kathleen_P, Mar. 2023

Recent reviews from experiences in Melbourne

Great atmosphere
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Great atmosphere
Zelda_T, Mar. 2023
Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket
Great place to get steps in while spending quality time with the kids. Parents room was a life saver! very clean and accessable to change my infant comfortably. Thanks team!
Melbourne zoo
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Melbourne zoo
Sherri_C, Feb. 2023
Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket
The baby elephants. The tigars and the geraffees.. the staff were very friendly and the food hall were well organised
BETTER TIMES
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BETTER TIMES
Marilou_O, Feb. 2023
Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket
all good, staff were very nice, but not worth the money when animals are hiding...times should be advertised on what time is BEST for people to be there! Didnt see kangaroos etc
amazing 😄
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amazing 😄
victoria_v, Feb. 2023
Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket
animals and the size of the zoo were amazing although the food was not really good and was lacking variety
Zoo2023
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Zoo2023
Errin_L, Jan. 2023
Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket
All the animals were out and about, zoo staff were very knowledgeable and happy to have a chat and the grounds were very well looked after.
Summer tour at Melbourne zoo
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Summer tour at Melbourne zoo
Kushal_K, Jan. 2023
Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket
It was super experience. I highly recommend others to use this service. It was good time spent with family and kids
Wonderful space to play
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Wonderful space to play
Sharon_S, Nov. 2022
Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket
The zoo was a wonderful experience for the kids aged 3 and twenty months. Plenty of space ,wonderful gardens and all sorts of environments to run,crawl,climb and play. Oh and active ,mostly healthy looking animals who were active in the cool of the morning. The only sad bit was the pacing tiger who looked agitated.
Awesome place to visit..!!
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Awesome place to visit..!!
Ashok_M, Aug. 2021
Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket
It was nice experience to visit Melbourne Zoo with family specially with my little Son. He enjoyed it..! Only thing a little too much waiting time to see some spots like Butterflies area. Other than that it was really good experience. Toilets/Parents room were so clean! Overall zoo was very well maintained 10/10. I would recommend everyone to must visit this Zoo. Thanks
Melbourne zoo trip
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Melbourne zoo trip
Judy_R, Nov. 2022
Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket
Seeing the tiger and the butterflies and spending time with our daughter and grandchildren . Love the whole time with the family
Beautiful Solo Zoo Experience
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Beautiful Solo Zoo Experience
Felecia_B, Nov. 2022
Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket
This is my first time here in Melbourne and was so excited to go to a zoo where I didn't feel bad because the animals didn't seemed to be stressed out. They were free to roam around naturally and not feel restrained in any way. It was rewarding to see this throughout the zoo.
Great fun! Professional...
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Great fun! Professional...
Solomon_D, Aug. 2022
Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket
Great fun! Professional and easy going. Highly recommended to others! Don’t hesitate when you making a booking
The most memorable part...
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The most memorable part...
Evelyn_T, May 2022
Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket
The most memorable part of my experience is being with my family and having a lovely time. The children wanted to see all the animals.
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Things to Know Before You Go

  • Purchase tickets online in advance to avoid lines.

  • Visitors can save money on a visit to the zoo and other local attractions with a Melbourne sightseeing pass.

  • There are several cafes, kiosks, and food stands at the zoo.

  • The zoo is wheelchair accessible, and wheelchairs are available for guests to use.

  • You can rent a stroller on site for a fee.

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How to Get There

The zoo is located in the suburb of Parkville, just north of the city. To reach the park via public transport, catch one of the trams that run along William Street or a train from Flinders Street Station to Royal Park Station.

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When to Get There

The zoo is open every day from morning until early evening; some tours start before opening hours or run into the night. The zoo is busiest on weekends and during school holidays. Keeper talks take place every 30 to 60 minutes.

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Australian Wildlife Tour

For a really unique behind-the-scenes look at the zoo and some of its animals, book the wildlife tour, which gives you access to the zoo in the morning, before it opens to the public. The 45-minute tour takes you through the Australian bush habitat to see native animals like kangaroos, koalas, emus, wombats, and exotic birds and learn about their life at the zoo.

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Frequently Asked Questions
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