Zoos

Tickets to Melbourne Zoo

Giant tortoise in lush greenery at Melbourne Zoo.

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Enjoy a visit to Melbourne Zoo, learn about the conservation efforts of the endangered Sumatran Tiger and Orangutan, and see over 300 different species of animals and birds in the many exhibits around the zoo!

Escape from the clamor of Melbourne city, and explore the world-famous Melbourne Zoo to meet more than 300 different species of animals.

Catch sight of Australian native animals such as kangaroos, wombats, and koalas, and walk along the Elephant Trail to see Asian elephants.

See the king of the jungle in action at the Lion Gorge, and admire his striking elegance and grace.

Get a chance to befriend and pet kangaroos, and click pictures of this unforgettable memory.

Fun Fact: Melbourne Zoo’s first-ever calf, Mali, was the first female elephant born in Australia!

Entrance to Melbourne Zoo

Animal keeper presentations at set times

Transport to and from Melbourne Zoo

Pickup and drop off at hotel

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Christine
Feb, 2023Verified booking
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Our day eas made easy having already putchasing our tickets prior to going. Easy venue to find with lots of parking, will definitely be back
Tracey
Jan, 2023Verified booking
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Easy way to not have to wait to get in to a venue unfortunately very hot day and didn't get to see as many animals as we would have liked
Jan-marie
Jan, 2023Verified booking
5/5
Good but it did say we needed to print our tickets out on website which caused issue and once we got there realized you can just scan from phone
Peter
Jan, 2023Verified booking
5/5
Had a great time with my family was excited for the first time to see a silver back big daddy gorilla. 😊😳😊. The staff at Melbourne zoo most helpful.
Donna
Dec, 2022Verified booking
5/5
Ticket purchasing was simple and straightforward. On the day zoo staff were very friendly and helpful. Disabled facilities could be better organised. When using the disabled toilet with my carer we had so many people knocking on the door and queuing. Also one of the toilets required a key which meant we had to wait longer for a groundsman to get the key for us. Otherwise a perfect day. Thankyou 🌸

Home to more than 5000 animals, the Melbourne Zoo is located in Royal Park, about 4 kilometers from the center of the city.

Fluttering Butterflies & Majestic Lions

On the Main Trail, spot a variety of rare species such as red pandas, white-cheeked gibbons, zebras, giraffes, macaws, tortoises, and the platypus. The Trail of the Elephants is home to seven Asian elephants, and you can see these majestic creatures up close. Butterfly House is a walk-through exhibit in the form of a greenhouse and contains a wide variety of colorful tropical butterflies. The Orangutan Sanctuary is home to a family of orangutans. At the Lion Gorge, come face-to-face with some of the most formidable carnivores (and a couple of omnivores), including tigers, lions, Snow Leopards, and the Philippine Crocodile.

Australia's Wildlife: Terrestrial & Aquatic

Walk through the Australian Bush section, home to the country's unique wildlife, and see kangaroos, wombats, echidnas, emus, and koalas. The Wild Sea exhibit is undoubtedly the most special and includes seals, baby penguins, pelicans, and fiddler rays. Underwater sounds and lighting give this exhibit a surreal feel, and it is breathtaking to see in person. Enter the deep jungles of Africa at the Gorilla Rainforest, and see a variety of rare species such as the black-capped capuchins, black-handed spider monkeys, and the colobus.

Important Information

Facilities: Lockers, Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility, Restroom, Changing Rooms, Phone Charging Station, Drinking Water, First Aid.

Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult at the zoo.

Restrictions

It is not allowed to feed any of the animals the food that has been brought from outside.

Operating Hours

Daily: 9am to 5pm

You will receive your Melbourne Zoo Entry Ticket mobile voucher in your email shortly. Please display it along with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Ticket Redemption Point

Melbourne Zoo, Elliott Avenue, Parkville 3052 (Melways reference: 43 E1), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Getting There

By Train

Get off at Royal Park Station on the Upfield line running from Flinders Street Station.

By Bus

Take bus no. 505 to Melbourne University from Moonee Ponds. The bus will stop outside Melbourne Zoo.

By Tram

Take tram 58 from William Street or tram 19 and get off exactly outside Melbourne Zoo.

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date selected during checkout