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<\/p>\nA zoological park located within the Royal Park in Parkville, the Melbourne Zoo is the city’s oldest zoo. With more than 320 species of animals from Australia and around the world, the Melbourne Zoo is a popular attraction for both tourists and locals. Its proximity to the city centre of Melbourne also makes it a great hit amongst travelers who are in the city for a day and don’t have the bandwidth to travel too much. The zoo opened in 1862 at the site of Royal Park and was modeled after the London Zoo. Make a trip to the Melbourne Zoo to discover Australia’s rich wildlife in the heart of the city. Before heading there, here’s all you need to know.<\/p>\n
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All in all, the Melbourne Zoo deserves a visit! <\/p>\n
You can buy your Melbourne Zoo tickets <\/a> online in advance and skip the hassle of standing in queues outside the zoo. Use the coupon code GOAUS<\/b> for an extra AU$10 off your Melbourne Zoo tickets. <\/p>\n Explore Melbourne Zoo in the most optimal way possible with our handy itinerary and zone-wise breakdown of the park.Use this map<\/a> to navigate yourself around the zoo.<\/p>\n The first section immediately after you enter through the main gate is Growing Wild. This interactive play area is designed for children aged 3-8 and is home to friendly meerkats, giant tortoise, brush turkeys, reptiles, insects and more!<\/p>\n The next stop in your itinerary is the Gorilla Rainforest which is modeled after an African jungle. Here, gorillaz rule the land, monkeys and apes sing from tree tops and lemurs roam free. Pygmy Hippopotamus and the Cassowary are some of the other animals waiting to meet you here.<\/p>\n Next up, you’ll get to explore Melbourne Zoo’s award-winning Asian village at the Trail of the Elephant. Here, you’ll get to learn about the endangered Asian elephant and watch the majestic creature in its natural habitat. Free guided tours of the trail run by zoo volunteers are available as well.<\/p>\n Take a break at the Carousel Park where your kids can play in the sandpit or swing from the monkey bars. If you’re visiting on the weekend, you can ride the carousel as well!<\/p>\n Continue your journey through Melbourne Zoo at Wild Sea. This incredible underwater space is home to some remarkable animals and plants from Victoria’s coast and ocean. There’s a beach here with sand dunes and pier where you can enjoy penguins and seals playing.<\/p>\n A thrilling carnivores trail awaits you at Lion Gorge. Come face to face with ferocious creatures, such as lions, big cats, Snow Leopards, Philippine Crocodile and African wild dogs. During your walk through Lion Gorge, you’ll learn about the habitats and survival threats facing lions.<\/p>\n From colourful frogs to colour changing lizards, there’s a lot to see at the Frogs & Reptiles zone. There’s a snake house here as well where you can try and spot the biggest snake!<\/p>\n Like the name suggests, this special zone is home to the tallest animal in the animal kingdom; giraffes. Spot the tallest giraffe during your walk through this zone. There are also zebras, platypus and baboons coexisting peacefully in this area.<\/p>\n The final stop of your Melbourne Zoo journey is a special one. Embark on an Aussie adventure at the crazy Australian Bush. Greet Southern Koalas, Tasmanian Devils, kangaroos, wombats and more. You can also spot native birds here including parrots, honeyeaters, Red-tailed black cockatoos and emus.<\/p>\n Get morning access to Melbourne Zoo’s Australian Bush habitat before it opens to the public and enjoy a peaceful time meeting and feeding native Australian animals like kangaroos and wombats.<\/p>\n Cost: $45 per person (excluding general admission)<\/p>\n If coming face-to-face with some of the Melbourne Zoo’s most popular animals is on your wishlist, this experience is tailor made for you. You’ll be escorted to your favourite animal’s natural habitat by knowledgeable staff and indulge in a brief encounter with it.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Prepare for a jungle camp like the ones you would read about in novels. Dinner at the Elephant House, after-dark zoo exploration and stories about wild animals from your host, all make up this exhilarating experience. You’ll be provided with a private tent to sleep in at night post which you can enjoy breakfast and a chance to meet animals up-close.<\/p>\n Cost:$205 per adult and $150 per childSaturday: $225 per adult and $160 per child<\/p>\n Get the exclusive experience of meeting the endangered Sumatran Tigers and the dedicated keeper who looks after them. During your meeting, you’ll learn about the plight of these critically endangered tigers and what the zoo is doing to care for them.<\/p>\n Cost: $55 per person and $49.5 for zoo members<\/p>\n Sign up for our monthly newsletter<\/p>\n Your dose of travel fix – from hacks and deals to travel tips and everything in between, delivered monthly to your inbox<\/p>\n Get Inspired Please enter a valid email Unsubscribe anytime <\/p>\n The Melbourne Zoo timings are as below:<\/p>\n Here are a few tips and hacks for a wonderful day in Melbourne<\/a>.<\/p>\n [tcb-script]$(document).ready(() => { let nodes = document.querySelectorAll(“.custom-card-bg”) let parentContainer = […nodes]; parentContainer.map((parentDiv) => { tgid = parentDiv.getAttribute(“data-tgid”); getAllCards(tgid, parentDiv); }) }); const fetchSingleProductFromTGID = async (tgid) => { const response = await fetch(`https:\/\/api.headout.com\/api\/v5\/tour-group\/get\/${tgid}`) const data = await response.json(); return data;}; const getAllCards = async (tgid, parentDiv) => { let review = parentDiv.querySelector(`.product-rating-span`); let price = parentDiv.querySelector(`.price-wrapper`); const productData = await fetchSingleProductFromTGID(tgid); if (productData.listingPrice != null) { parentDiv.prepend(getCashbackMarkup(productData)); if (productData.averageRating !== 0) { review.innerHTML = getRatingStar(productData.averageRating); } price.innerHTML = getPriceMarkup(productData); }}; const getCashbackMarkup = (productData) => { const cashbackWrapper = document.createElement(“div”); const cashbackMarkup = `${productData.listingPrice.cashbackValue != 0 ? `<div>${productData.listingPrice.cashbackValue}%Cashback<\/div>` : ”}`; cashbackWrapper.innerHTML = cashbackMarkup return cashbackWrapper;}; const getPriceMarkup = (productData) => { const priceMarkup = `<div><span>${productData.city.country.currency.localSymbol}${productData.listingPrice.finalPrice}<\/span><\/div>${productData.listingPrice.originalPrice != productData.listingPrice.finalPrice && productData.listingPrice.originalPrice > productData.listingPrice.finalPrice ? `<div><span>${productData.city.country.currency.localSymbol}${productData.listingPrice.originalPrice}<\/span><\/div>` : ”}`; return priceMarkup;};[\/tcb-script]<\/p>\n Would absolutely recommend this zoo, so many different animals to see and would definitely recommend the meerkats close up. I travelled alone and spent the full day there, would be a great experience for families as they also have toilets, a cafe, picnic areas, and phone charging stations.<\/p>\n Kizza, Tripadvisor 2019<\/p>\n The zoo is such a great day out. You can take a quick zip around for several hours or spend the entire day. All animal enclosures are built with the animals in mind but also with plenty of viewing areas for us to see them. There are plenty of areas to enjoy a picnic lunch. There are plenty of areas to buy lunch or snacks and drinks. A truly wonderful day.<\/p>\n RosewallWoman2, Tripadvisor 2019<\/p>\n Melbourne Zoo Tickets<\/a> cost AU$38 per person for adults (above 16 years) and AU$19 per child (4-15 years). <\/p>\n Kids under the age of 16 may visit Melbourne Zoo for free on the weekends. Make sure you bring your identification card. <\/p>\n You may bring your own lunch and have a picnic in Melbourne Zoo. <\/p>\n Set aside 3-4 hours for your visit to Melbourne Zoo. <\/p>\n Car parking is AU$2 for a five hour ticket.<\/p>\nMelbourne Zoo Itinerary – How To Plan Your Day<\/h2>\n
1<\/span>Growing Wild <\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n2<\/span>Gorilla Rainforest <\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n3<\/span>Trail of the Elephant <\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n4<\/span>Time to Play! <\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n5<\/span>Wild Sea <\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n6<\/span>Lion Gorge <\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n7<\/span>Frogs & Reptiles <\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n9<\/span>Australian Bush <\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nMelbourne Zoo Experiences You Cannot Miss <\/h2>\n
Australian Wildlife Tour <\/h3>\n
Close up encounters <\/h3>\n
Roar ‘n’ Snore overnight camp<\/h3>\n
Visit the Sumatran Tigers<\/h3>\n
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Opening Hours Melbourne Zoo<\/h3>\n
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Insider Tips For Your Melbourne Zoo Visit<\/h2>\n
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Melbourne Zoo Reviews<\/h2>\n
Melbourne Zoo FAQs<\/h2>\n
All Your Questions Answered<\/h3>\n
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