Children up to 12 can crawl through Meerkat tunnels, join free Keeper Kids sessions, ride stroller-friendly paths, and see talks, but 3-5 hour visit means breaks are needed for tired legs.
Why 3-5 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Enough time to see main exhibits, join kid programs, and take breaks
Keeper Kids Play Zone:
Daily storytime and Nature Play for ages 3–12
Tip: Arrive by 9:30 am for storytime and stay for the 10:30 am Nature Play session
Growing Wild Play Area:
Hands-on tunnels, sand play, and climbing fun
Tip: Visit between 10–11 am when it’s less crowded
Trail of the Elephants:
Shaded boardwalk under free-roaming elephants
Tip: Walk here midday to see them cool off in the pool
Butterfly House:
Warm glasshouse filled with native butterflies
Tip: Wear bright clothes to attract butterflies for photos
Platypus House:
Observe Australia’s unique platypus swimming
Tip: Go early when the viewing windows are clearest
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Item | Cost (Approx.) |
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2 Adult tickets | AUD 88 |
2 Child tickets | AUD 50 |
Snacks & drinks | AUD 30 |
Total Estimated | AUD 168 |
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 bring sunscreen and refillable water bottles. In winter enjoy smaller crowds and lower entry lines. In spring spot newborn joeys in the Australian Bush precinct.
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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