9 Zoo Visits near Melbourne Worth Booking

1.Werribee Open Range Zoo: Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 646 reviews · 1 day · from $37Our pick

Spend a full day at Werribee Open Range Zoo, 30 minutes west of Melbourne, with a free guided safari across 200 hectares. See giraffes, rhinos, zebras, lions, gorillas, hippos, and Australian animals. Guides such as Morris, Holly, and Warren are known for lively commentary and careful animal spotting.

“Great zoo. Not too big. Easy to get around and see everything without feeling rushed. Lots of animals to see. We also booked a mystery back scene tour and it was great value at $30 pp.”

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2.Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 333 reviews · from $40

Spend 2 to 8 hours exploring Melbourne Zoo near the CBD. Your mobile ticket includes general entry, keeper talks, Australian wildlife, elephants, giraffes, orangutans, gorillas, penguins, and family play areas. Visit at your own pace during opening hours.

“I ordered tickets for the wrong zoo. Please put Melbourne Australia in your title. I meant Melbourne Florida. Thanks.”

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3.Werribee Open Range Zoo General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 143 reviews · from $40

Spend about three hours at Werribee Open Range Zoo near Melbourne. Your mobile ticket includes general entry, a 40-minute open-window safari bus ride, and keeper talks. See rhinos, giraffes, lions, gorillas, hippos, monkeys, and Australian wildlife across wide, natural-looking enclosures.

“Definitely recommend the wild safari add-on. Guide was so nice and knowledgeable about the animals we saw. Great for kids to be entertained all day.”

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4.Deluxe Safari Adventure at Werribee Open Range Zoo – excl. entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $43

Ride into Werribee Open Range Zoo’s African-style plains in a comfortable 4WD for 75 minutes. A guide such as Brontë or Jill explains the animals, conservation work and breeding programs while you seek giraffes, rhinos, zebras and antelope from close range. Zoo admission is separate.

“The off-road safari was a great optional upgrade to the regular free safari that is offered at Werribee as you get to go a bit closer to the animals & you have a chance to stop and observe as your guide explains more in depth about them. It rained on the day we were there so it was quite chilly - they do have blankets but just be prepared for the weather! Something to note if you are planning to go to Werribee Open Range Zoo without your own vehicle is that though there is a bus to and from the Metro station, it does not come very often so…”

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5.Werribee Zoo & Werribee Mansion Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · from $104

Meet at Federation Square for a guided day with Rick’s Tours Australia. Explore Werribee Mansion, its gardens, and Chirnside family story, then ride through Werribee Open Range Zoo to see lions, zebras, and giraffes. Guides including David and Rick have led this seven-hour outing.

“Great value way to see the Zoo and Werribee House from Melbourne. Both places are close together so easy to visit both. Werribee House is very impressive and has featured in Aussie movies. Beautiful surrounds. The Zoo also is very worRead more”

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6.Australian Experience at Werribee Open Range Zoo – excl. entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · from $42

Join a 30-minute guided walk along Werribee Open Range Zoo’s Australian Trail for close views of koalas, kangaroos, and other native wildlife. Your guide shares facts and helps you see the animals at ease. Zoo admission is separate, and covered shoes are required.

“Koalas and Kangaroos! Get up close and personal with these wonderful animals. Ranger who took us about was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Was able to take some great photos and see the animals at home and relaxed. Great day and would definitely recommend”

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7.Werribee Open Range Zoo & Werribee Mansion

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 28 reviews · 7 hours · from $102

Travel with Rick from Melbourne to Werribee Mansion and Werribee Open Range Zoo. Explore the 19th-century homestead and gardens at your own pace, then ride the included safari bus past lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and cheetahs. Transport, entries, water, and English commentary are included.

“Werribee House was amazing. Safari train was great. Rick, our guide was really good. Loved his commentary. We had a good day.”

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8.Australian Wildlife Tour at Melbourne Zoo Ticket – excl. entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $71

Start at 8am before Melbourne Zoo opens for a 45-minute guided walk through the Australian Bush. See koalas, kangaroos, emus, wombats and native birds, with a koala talk, kangaroo breakfast viewing and back-of-house access. Zoo admission is separate, so plan to add a full zoo visit.

“This was an excellent event. We were able to see the animals up close, and the keepers were so knowledgeable. It was a free day for volunteers, so they joined in the group. This made our day even more enjoyable; they were very personable.”

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9.Melbourne Zoo: Australian Wildlife Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 45 min · from $65Top rated

Start at 7:55am for a 45-minute, before-opening visit with koalas Karri and Waru, kangaroos at breakfast, wombats in their burrows, and native birds in the Great Flight Aviary. Guides such as Catherine and Jordan bring the animals’ care to life. Zoo admission is separate.

“the tour was extremely informative and the guide Catherine was exceptional.”

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