Couples can share leafy paths, sit by lakes, book paid behind-the-scenes encounters for two, and dine on-site, yet heavy pram traffic and child noise limit romantic privacy at peak times.
Why 3-5 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Gives couples enough time to stroll exhibits, join keeper talks, and relax in gardens without rushing.
Themed Precinct Stroll:
Explore zones like Trail of the Elephants, Australian Bush and Wild Sea.
Tip: Start at opening to avoid crowds in popular areas.
Giraffe & Gorilla Keeper Talks:
Watch keepers feed and explain giraffe and gorilla behavior.
Tip: Arrive 10 minutes early to secure front-row spots for photos.
Butterfly House:
Walk among hundreds of native butterflies in a climate-controlled glasshouse.
Tip: Carry a light jacket; glasshouse can be warm and humid.
Koala Behind-the-Scenes:
Join a 15-minute feeding and Q&A session with koala keepers.
Tip: Book online at least 24 hours ahead and arrive 10 minutes early.
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Item | Cost (Approx.) |
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Zoo entry (2 adults) | AUD 98 |
Koala experience (2 participants) | AUD 78 |
Snacks & drinks | AUD 20 |
Total Estimated | AUD 196 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
In summer, visit early to enjoy cooler temperatures and active animals. In winter, afternoons can be quieter and ideal for indoor exhibits like the Reptile House.
Address: Elliott Ave, Parkville VIC 3052, Australia
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Joey Chan
Only recommended if you want to feel like you are in an enclosure yourself; everyone loud and animal-like around you. We were all excited to visit the zoo as we haven’t gone in a while, but unfortunately we were all disappointed with our visit. There was no information about where the keeper talks were held and this resulted in us missing 3 out of 3 of these events. Barely saw any zoo keepers but ...
SK
First time at Melbourne Zoo. Must say, its very well maintained. Few things like a "Melbourne Zoo" symbol, picnic area for kids inside the Zoo and other little things has made it popular among kids and loved it. There are different areas like for reptiles, lion and for leimurs. Very impressive how leimurs have huge area to move around and they have been provided with food. Plenty of parking outsi...
Prabuddha Khanal
The place is awesome if you want to see all sorts of animals. The price seems a but expensive at first but there are lots of things to look at. We had reached there around 10 minutes before the zoo even opened so had to wait for a bit. Upon going inside we didn’t know where to go first as there were multiple places with different animals to see. There are maps in places in case you get lost and th...
Richard C
Visited the zoo during winter. The cooler weather made walking around more comfortable, with fewer crowds and a calmer atmosphere. Some animals were less active or stayed indoors due to the temperature, but most enclosures still had good visibility and information displays. Tried the Lemur Experience—brief but informative. You get up close to the lemurs in their enclosure while the keeper explain...
Max
A really wonderful place to visit! Every time I see something different, the animals all seem very well cared for, and the conservation efforts of the zoo are also really impressive! I love seeing the little Coroboree froglets in the frog hut and knowing how much work is being put into trying to secure their survival.
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