Melbourne Zoo

Zoo Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

What to expect

Explore the Royal Melbourne Zoological Gardens, home to over 5,000 animals from around the world, with exhibits featuring elephants, lions, tigers, and more, set among flower gardens and picnic areas, offering a family-friendly environment with interactive exhibits and educational programs

Plan your family visit to the Melbourne Zoo with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent some time at the zoo, exploring the different animal exhibits

Highlights: The kids loved the animals, especially the monkeys, while we enjoyed the opportunity to get up close and personal with the critters ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a day at the zoo, exploring the different ecosystems and seeing animals from all over the world

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the penguins, the Tasmanian devils, and the giraffes. We also learned a lot about conservation and sustainability ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Melbourne Zoo and explored the grounds

Highlights: The kids loved the butterfly house and the exhibits ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the zoo and got up close to kangaroos, koalas and lions

Highlights: The kids loved the animal encounters and educational exhibits ✨

Exploring Melbourne With Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Melbourne Zoo and saw over 250 species

Highlights: The kids loved the chimpanzee exhibit, the tunnels where kids can pretend they are meerkats and the carousel and playground in the centre ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Melbourne Zoo, where we saw many African animals and Australian animals like kangaroos and koalas

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the indoor play area and the zoo's catering establishments ✨