4.5Melbourne Zoo(6.649 reviews)from $28.46 - A new perspective as a regular zoo visitor Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Zoos • Gardens
Journey through a world of wildlife in the heart of Melbourne. Over 250 species from around the world can be found in the beautiful setting of Melbourne Zoo, just five minutes from the city centre. Stroll through the lush Asian and African rainforests, Australian bushland and even underwater! Walk where tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. See eye-to-eye with the Orang-utans in their special elevated exhibit, explore the Trail of Elephants and then head down the bush track to see unique Australian wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, wombats and emus. Submerge yourself in our underwater world to see Victoria's iconic Little Penguins, Australian Fur Seals and more! Meet the Keeper: Hear our expert keepers give daily talks about the animals in their care. Close-up Encounters: Book a close-up encounter with one of our animals for a great photo opportunity. Melbourne Zoo is also the proud winner of the Victoria Tourism Awards RACV People’s Choice category, voted by Victorians as their Favourite Metro Attraction in both 2015 and 2016!See more..
4.5Healesville Sanctuary(2.095 reviews)from $28.46 - Best visited with membership Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos • Valleys
Healesville Sanctuary, in the heart of the Yarra Valley, is world-renowned as the best place to see Australian wildlife in their natural habitat. Set in a beautiful natural environment, the Sanctuary offers a place for people and animals to reconnect with nature from creek to canopy, and plays a critical role in saving some of the world's most endangered animals. Explore the 70 acre bushland haven to experience close-up encounters with some of Australia's unique and endearing wildlife, including koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, dingoes, birds of prey and platypus. Visitors are also free to explore the Australian Wildlife Health Centre, a working vetinary hospital treating over 1500 orphaned, ill or injured wildlife every year. The expert team shares the journey of animal rescue, rehabilitation and release with the Sanctuary's visitors. Don't miss: Spirits of the Sky: A free flight presentation featuring Australian raptors such as the Wedge Tailed Eagle, and colourful parrot species. Tales from Platypus Creek: Come face-to-face with Healesville Sanctuary's most iconic species in a world-first interactive Platypus show. Observe Platypus as they interact with keepers, play in the water and even enjoy having their tummies tickled! Wade with the Platypus: In this world-first, hands-on experience it will be your turn to be the Platypus keeper. You will have the opportunity to step into the shallow water of the 'Platypus play pool' where it's normally the keeper's job to play, frolic, tickle and feed our little furry friends.See more..
4.5Werribee Open Range Zoo(1.934 reviews)from $28.46 - Recommend paying extra for off-road safari Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Zoos
Experience an African adventure just 30 minutes from Melbourne. You'll find an amazing array of animals living on 225 hectares of wide, open savannah. On the Pula Reserve Walking Trail, come face-to-face with amazing gorillas, a pride of lions, see monkeys and cheetahs at play and feel the sand between your toes at the new Hippo Beach! Included in your admission price is a 40 minute safari tour where you will find rhinoceros, giraffes, zebras and antelopes grazing together on the picturesque savannah. Experience Slumber Safari, where you stay overnight in our luxury safari tents overlooking the savannah. Your stay includes amazing close-up animal encounters, drinks and dips at sunset, and a sumptuous African feast!See more..
4.0The Nobbies Centre(1.032 reviews) - Don’t miss the Antarctic experience Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos
The Nobbies Centre. Only 5 minutes from the Penguin Parade this spectacular headland offers stunning ocean views from clifftop boardwalks. View the world’s largest Australian Fur Seal colony at Seal Rocks, approximately 2km offshore. Home to the exciting Antarctic Journey multimedia attraction where you can take a virtual journey to the world's most remote continent.See more..
4.5Halls Gap Zoo(891 reviews) - Wow Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Zoos
Halls Gap Zoo is Victoria's largest regional privately-owned zoo. View over 160 different species, including Giraffes, Cheetahs, Monkeys, Crocodiles, Kangaroos and Koalas along a 2.5Km wheelchair friendly path. Halls Gap Zoo is involved in several captive breeding programs for endangered species. Enjoy one of our animal encounters hand feeding the meerkats, playing with dingoes or holding an alligator or snake. Facilities include kiosk for snack food and souvenirs, a playground, toilets and an all-weather picnic area with free use of BBQ's. Bus tours, school groups, corporate events and family gatherings welcomeSee more..
4.0Mansfield Zoo(278 reviews) - A small country zoo that is well worth a visit. Zoos
In researching for our trip to Mansfield I chanced on the Mansfield Zoo. The zoo has a range of exotic animals and native wildlife. The entry fee is very reasonable and you can purchase a bucket of feed to give to the animals. On the day we visited there were a number of families really enjoying the zoo. See more..
We are a family run boutique zoo on the Mornington Peninsula, where you can get up-close and personal for an unbelievable hands on experience with our family of Australian Native animals.We are Bookings Only. We can also come to you too.See more..
The most Interactive Wildlife Experience on the South Coast. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. Warrnambool Wildlife encounters is fully guided interactive wildlife experience just off The Great Ocean Road. Not your typical zoo, WWE allows you to truly get up close and personal and interact with our amazing wildlife, including koalas, kangaroos, dingoes Wombats, reptiles and so many more.See more..
5.0Gumbaya Wildlife Park(3 reviews) - Amazing wildlife park within Gumbaya World Zoos
Worth a visit all by itself. Located near front entrance of Gumbaya World is this large wildlife park. Highlights include Large walk thru aviary Emu feeding Kangaroo walk thru area Wombats Reptile house (which will be expanded in future) Numerous small aviaries Petting zoo Dingo exhibit Koalas (first time I’ve seen a baby koala in a wildlife park)See more..
