Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket
Overview
Available languages
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
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!
Options
General Entry
General Entry Ticket: Children under 16 receive FREE entry on weekends, Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays.
Reviews
327 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth a visit
Mark B,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Even 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
an oasis in the heart of Melbourne
Christina L,
Oct 11, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00a 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
- Viator
5.00Really 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
- Viator
5.00Clean, 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
- Tripadvisor
5.00What 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!!
Family fun
Jennifer C,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent zoo. I’ve been to lots and this one was really worth the visit! Good scattering of all kinds!
Definitely worth a visit
Suzanne S,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful family friendly day out visiting all the animals. Loved the park, the friendly staff and the informative talks. A few enclosures were closed for renovations, but you have to expect the ongoing upkeep at a place like this. Fantastic day out all around!
Friendliest Staff Ever
shingwein,
May 28, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We were a little bit bummed about the closure of certain areas of the zoo (like the penguins and aqua-animals sections), however we were lucky enough to have Zookeepers/ staffs who were very helpful and friendly to guide us. Annie, specifically, went out of her way to show us Kangaroos and Koalas (the Australian Bush area) for just the both of us and showered us with kindness, patience and knowledge about the animals and the backstories of them which we greatly appreciate.
Great day out well established.
Angie R,
Apr 29, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Established zoo with many animals, I like the roundabout layout was easy to navigate and kids loved the printed maps as we went. Kids were free on the weekend and parking $2 that was a nice surprise. We didn’t stop for any talks as we had to drive that afternoon and were still there for almost 5 hours. Butterfly exhibit was lovely and calm too nice feature. Got to see the lions close past the close that was pretty incredible. I appreciate the snake enclosure wasn’t too dark. Coffee was great too always important. Food items were as expected no complaints. It did not disappoint. Pack a jacket it’s was colder I went back to the car to get my warmer coat.
So many animals to see
RichNic67,
Apr 28, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing day with so many animals to see, many of which can only be witnessed in Australia! The animals all seemed to be happy in their surroundings and well cared for. A great day out for kids, there were hundreds there!
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Operated by Zoos Victoria