Werribee Open Range Zoo

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Werribee Open Range Zoo and its collection

Werribee Open Range Zoo, opened in 1983, is a zoo in Werribee, Australia.

The zoo belongs to Zoos Victoria alongside Melbourne Zoo, Kyabram Fauna Park and Healesville Sanctuary. It covers about 225 hectares on the Werribee River, next to the Werribee Park Mansion, on land once used to agist Melbourne Zoo animals.

Animals and collection

The grounds are divided into trails, among them a waterhole route holding camel, nyala, ostrich, zebra and scimitar oryx.

What the venue says

Included in your entry ticket, this open-air bus takes you on a 40-minute guided journey across the savannah to see giraffes, rhinos, and zebras up close
Explore the dedicated pedestrian paths weaving through the African River Trail and Australian Trail
Daily scheduled keeper presentations offer deep dives into various species
Seasonal events like the _Dino Trail_ bring interactive prehistoric elements to the grounds
Go behind the scenes or hand-feed giraffes/elephants
An overnight luxury glamping experience complete with night tours and meals
A more intimate, premium off-road vehicle tour
Visitors are welcome to bring their own food. There are designated picnic spots and free-to-use barbecue facilities available within the grounds
Options include the **Meerkat Bistro** and local kiosks/cafes offering hot meals, snacks, coffee, and cold drinks.
There is a large car park located right outside the main entrance.
Flat, easy-to-follow sealed pathway systems suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.
Wheelchairs and Baby Jogger strollers are available for hire from guest services (photo ID required).
Selected Safari buses feature wheelchair ramps and secure spaces. An accessible shuttle buggy operates regularly to transport visitors to and from the Elephant Terrace.
Features a fully equipped _Changing Places_ facility (with a tracking hoist and adult change table) alongside standard accessible restrooms near the main entrance, Meerkat Bistro, and Safari Station.
Sensory maps are available online or at the entrance to help plan around high- or low-stimulus zones.
Dedicated accessible parking bays are situated close to the front entrance for permit holders.
Carers/companion card holders accompanying a person with a disability also receive free entry.