Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

Mobile ticket

Enjoy the experience seeing a variety of animals from around the world at the Melbourne Zoo. You'll find creatures from diverse habitats including the lush Asian and African rainforests and the sun-baked Australian bush. Explore open-air exhibits showcasing your favorite animals like zebras, giraffes, kangaroos, lemurs and monkeys. Watch the orangutans in their special elevated exhibit and walk the Trail of the Elephants. Spot native wildlife in the Australian Bush exhibit and get a glimpse underwater in a display that features Victoria’s penguins and seals!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

General Admission to Zoo

All keeper talks and presentations

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Melbourne Zoo

Elliott Avenue Melbourne Australia

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Melbourne Zoo

Please note: Tickets need to be booked with a minimum of 48 hours notice. Confirmation is subject to availability. Enjoy a full day to explore Australia's oldest zoo at your own pace with your admission ticket to the Melbourne Zoo. As you wander through the open-air exhibits, you’ll get to observe some of the world's most fascinating creatures. Snap pics of your favourites and discover new ones!

Admission Included

Options

General Entry

General Entry Ticket: Children under 16 receive FREE entry on weekends, Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays.

Reviews

4.11

330 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

174

Been hundreds of times , today was an eye opener for crappy service
taqueeney,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Feedback for 26/11/25, 10.15am entry just after a big diwn pour. We had a group of 9 people with disabilities. Entering via the Royal park gate house , the lady at payment counter gave us such a tough time about using companion cards and pension cards reminding us many times the zoo is a NFP, was an exhausting experience then she still tried to overcharge us. Was like she was the owner of the zoo and just wanted top dollar . Finally in , yes had rained heavily for 45 mins prior but no sign of any lions, wild dogs, tiger, or any animal in that section. Luckily reptiles and giant tortoise are a sure thing . Coffee at the giraffe cafe was made by someone that clearly wasn’t interested (usually coffees are great but I get them from the lake house restaurant ), hot chocolate tasted like half serve of chocolate powder. Lunch good for most however only gluten free option is sushi . What makes people feel good, butterflies. After walking there along a lonely path again with no animals in site butterfly house closed !! Why ? Looked like a staff meeting . This really cheesed people off as it costs a lot to get into the zoo and surely a staff meeting can happen in another part of the zoo or if must be in butterfly house outside of trading hours perhaps . Fortunately lemurs and gorillas section still had animals to look at to save the day . Zoo just seems like a mess woth many roads to no where and animals missing in action . Hopefully next time it will be factory rest and a fab day as it be is use to and expects , maybe all goes mental on a wet day ??
Very accessible
H6707XElauram,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The zoo was well laid out so you didn't have to double back on yourself to see each exhibit. I also thought it was very accessible with good paved paths and lots of benches to sit for a rest if needed. It was expensive for a single adult ticket (nearly $60) but it may be cheaper if you're going as a family.
Nice walk in the Gardens with few animals
Rob G,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Decidedly average. Confusing layout when you enter from the Railway end as all the maps (printed and on sign boards) are as though you've entered from the Main entrance, so are back to front. Animals seem to be hidden in the enclosures or aren't there at all. What animals were there were well looked after. Price is probably on a par with most others worldwide.
Worth a visit
Mark B,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Even though I'm personally not a great fan of seeing animals caged, Melbourne Zoo is a wonderful experience for all ages. All of the guides were very knowledgeable about the animals in their sector, and were happy to answer any questions posed. Only real advice would be to wear comfortable shoes, as there is a lot of walking to be done
Ticket price
PraneshC11,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The zoo is big and has many animals to see. The place is clean and easy to walk around. Great for families and kids. The ticket price is a bit high, but it’s a nice day out.
an oasis in the heart of Melbourne
Christina L,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
a wonderfully spacious and natural envoronment which is a joy to wander thru not to mention the tranquility of the animals who all seem well cared for and happy
Really easy to follow we...
Lance T,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Really easy to follow we went on a Tuesday first thing so wasn’t super busy and parking through the app on the signs was really cheap
Worth a visit
Kimberley R,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Clean, beautifully laid out park. Easy to get to using public transport or taxi / ride sharing. Wish we had come sooner.
Highly recommend!!
Jethostess,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a wonderful day was had by all in our group! Kids entry is free on weekends and we felt so fortunate for this amazing gesture! The gardens alone are stunning, but the animals all seem to be very well cared for and the environment is very special. We enjoyed several talks on the animals. It was a freezing cold day so many primates were hiding (I didn’t blame them!), but there was still so much to do. Many eateries to choose from and all very well priced. Even the gift shop had reasonably priced merchandise! Highly recommend!!
good
adelemgalmp,
Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The layout inside is pretty good and well organized. Visitors can easily find their way around to see all kinds of animals. It’s also really shady and cool to walk around because there are lots of trees. The paths are easy to follow and not confusing. There are plenty of spots to sit and take a break too, so it’s great if you’re coming with kids or family.