Melbourne Zoo was founded in 1857, making it the oldest zoo in Australia and the world. The zoo is just five minutes from the city center. The beautiful landscape of Melbourne Zoo is home to around 250 animal species from all over the world. Walk through the rainforests of Asia and Africa, where you can see tigers roaming the jungle and monkeys swinging from branches. Join the award-winning elephant tracking tour, or see koalas, platypuses, kangaroos, wombats and other native wildlife unique to the Australian bush.
Look for amazing and unique native Australian wildlife such as koalas, kangaroos, wombats and more.
Take a leisurely stroll through our aviary to see a variety of exotic birds. The butterfly house is home to hundreds of colorful native butterflies, so you will immediately be immersed in a sea of beautiful butterflies as soon as you enter.
You can also go underwater to see cute and playful penguins and seals!
Come and look for seahorses, fish, stingrays and even pelicans
Melbourne Zoo is not only the oldest zoo in Australia, but also one of the oldest zoos in the world. With its unique location, it attracts many tourists. At Melbourne Zoo, you can see more than 320 species of wild animals from all over the world. Look for magical and unique native Australian wildlife, such as koalas, kangaroos, wombats, etc. Take a leisurely stroll in our aviary and watch various rare birds. There are hundreds of colorful native butterflies in the butterfly house, so you will be immersed in the sea of beautiful butterflies as soon as you enter the museum. You can also come to the underwater world to see cute and naughty penguins and seals! Come and look for seahorses, fish, stingrays, and even pelicans!
Transportation Information
Address: Elliott Avenue, Parkville VIC 3052
Transportation Guide
Driving: Follow the GPS address, there is a parking lot in the zoo (AUD 2 within 5 hours)
Tram: Take tram No. 55 from William Street directly to Melbourne Zoo Station
Train: Take the Upfield Line train from Flinders Street Station to Royal Park Station
Bus: Take bus No. 505 from Moonee Ponds to Melbourne University and get off at Melbourne Zoo
Open daily from 9am to 5pm Minors under 16 can enter for free on weekends, Victorian public holidays and Victorian school holidays. The specific dates are as follows: 2023-2024 Victorian public holidays Melbourne Cup November 7 December 25, Christmas Day Boxing Day December 26 January 1, New Year's Day January 26, Australia Day Labour Day March 11 March 29, Good Friday March 30, Easter Saturday March 31, Easter Sunday April 1, Easter Monday Anzac Day April 25 The King's Birthday June 10 2023-2024 Victorian Government School Holidays June 24, 2023 - July 9, 2023 September 16, 2023 - October 1, 2023 December 21, 2023 - January 29, 2024 March 29, 2024 – April 14, 2024 Please note that all dates are subject to change.
Fees include ● Single ticket can be selected from Melbourne Zoo & Healesville Sanctuary & Werribee Open Range Zoo Fees do not include ● Others