Melbourne Zoo

Melbourne Zoo displays more than 250 wildlife species and is situated only 4 km from the city journey through a world of wildlife and discover the wonders of nature as you explore the award-winning Melbourne Zoo. There’s always something new to enjoy. Stroll through the lush Asian and African rainforests, where tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. Then take the time to stop and see eye to eye with Orangutans in their special elevated exhibit.
Explore the Trail of the Elephants and the unique native wildlife in the Australian bush setting. Kids can find out what it’s like to be a zoo keeper, vet, researcher or horticulturalist at Keeper Kids, a space designed to encourage exploration and immersion play for kids. Visitors will soon be able to go wild at Melbourne Zoo with a new interactive exhibit Growing Wild. Aimed at children aged 3-8 years of age, Growing Wild will be filled with animals, sculptures and tunnels for kids to play in.