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All members and visitors must pre-book a ticket online. No tickets available at the gate.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update Getting here Zoo map Prices and tickets
Kids visit free!
Enjoy in any weather
Weather guide
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Animal encounters

Make your zoo visit even more special by booking an exclusive encounter.

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Roar 'n' Snore overnight camp
Feast and slumber overnight in the historic elephant exhibit of Melbourne Zoo
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Elephant behind the scenes
For a limited time only!
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Seal Close-up Encounter
Upgrade your visit to Melbourne Zoo and meet our playful seals!
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Have you heard the news?

Melbourne Zoo's elephant family is expanding!

Close up view of elephants eye.
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Asian Elephant
Our popular family of elephants enjoys roaming the award-winning Trail of the Elephants. In the w...

Animals at Home

We're bringing the zoo to you!

What's On

Check out the upcoming event at the Zoo

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Sunset Christmas Zoo Do
Come together to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Melbourne Zoo
Member event

Fighting Extinction

Zoos Victoria is a not-for-profit conservation organisation committed to fighting wildlife extinction.

Leadbeater's Possum on branch
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Local threatened species
Meet the 27 animals we're fighting to protect.
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Totes For Wildlife
Buy a tote bag and directly support the conservation of local threatened species.
See all our conservation work and how you can help

Members get more!

Only $10 a month over 12 months
Unlimited entry to Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary (daily capacity restrictions apply)
Kids join free on adult memberships
Free entry to five interstate zoos
Discounts at the Zoo Shop and from our zoo partners
Help fund our conservation work to fight wildlife extinction
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Two Students Look in awe at Southern Corroboree Frogs Melbourne Zoo.

School programs

Education programs connecting young people with species from across the globe

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