Melbourne Zoo — Zoo in City of Melbourne
Melbourne Zoo and its collection
Melbourne Zoo, opened in 1862, is a zoo in Melbourne, Australia.
The zoo sits in Royal Park at Parkville, about 4 km north of the city centre. As of 2021 it held 3742 animals of 243 species. It is reached by Royal Park station on the Upfield line, by trams 58 and 19, and by bicycle along the Capital City Trail.
History
A zoological society was formed in October 1857 to bring in overseas animals and plants, and its first animals were kept at Richmond Paddock. The society renamed itself in 1861. The zoo opened on 6 October 1862 on 55 acres of Royal Park land donated by the city.
Exhibits
Areas include Gorilla Rainforest, Wild Sea, Lion Gorge, a butterfly house and a great flight aviary. The elephant trail area has been renamed Forest of Wonder.
Things to do
Things to do include Roar 'n' Snore Overnight Camp, Animal Talks and Keeper Kids.
What the venue says
- There are multiple dining locations sprinkled throughout the grounds, including the Lakeside Café, Macaw Takeaway, Sushi Sushi, Ben & Jerry's, and the Meerkat Café.
- The main Melbourne City Council car park is located on Elliott Avenue, costing $2 for up to 5 hours.
- The zoo provides an easy-to-follow, wheelchair- and stroller-friendly pathway system with regular seating.
- Free manual wheelchairs can be reserved in advance.
- Accessible parking bays are available at both the main entrance and the Rail Gate entrance, and designated carers or companion card holders are eligible for free entry or special concession pricing.
- Sensory maps are also available for visitors with sensory requirements.
Images of Melbourne Zoo
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BobTanGo, CC-BY-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Tom Reynolds from Melbourne, Australia, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Tom Reynolds from Melbourne, Australia, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Tom Reynolds from Melbourne, Australia, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Tom Reynolds from Melbourne, Australia, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Tom Reynolds from Melbourne, Australia, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Tom Reynolds from Melbourne, Australia, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Tom Reynolds from Melbourne, Australia, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Tom Reynolds from Melbourne, Australia, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Tom Reynolds from Melbourne, Australia, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| General adult admission | 58.00 AUD |
| Concessions | 44.00 AUD |
| seniors' tickets | 52.50 AUD |
| Children aged 4 to 15 years | 29.00 AUD |
Facilities
- Keeper talk or show
- Overnight stay
- Education program
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Melbourne Zoo at this time.
Location & map
Elliott AveMelbourne
Australia
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Melbourne Zoo.
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koalas -
kangaroos
Exhibits
- Trail of the Elephants
- Gorilla Rainforest
- Australian Outback area
- Leopard and Lion Gorge
On site
- Wild Sea 61 m from the centre of the site
- Zoos Victoria 251 m from the centre of the site