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Melbourne Zoo

Elliot Ave | Parkville, Melbourne, Victoria 3052, Australia
61 3 9285 9300
As featured in 3 days in Melbourne
Ranked #7 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 423 Reviews
Type: Zoos, Gardens
Description: Visit Australia's oldest zoo and discover more than 350 animal species in a variety of habitats.
Useful Information: Activities for young children
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Melbourne, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We went here on Good Friday 2012 and thought it would be a quiet day at the Zoo with most people thinking it wouldn't be open.....boy was I wrong. It was the busiest I have seen the zoo ever. We had a great day, it was a hot day but there was plenty of shade to keep us cool. The... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I have been going since I was a little girl and it never ceases to amaze me, how the the Melbourne Zoo always try and make it amazing for the animals.... they look happy, content, well looked after. Its a brilliant day out, great walk around, with so many amazing enclosures.... A terrific day that you won't regret.

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See 12 more reviews by Shelle65 for Melbourne
Rockhampton, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

What a great collection of animals and all housed in natural settings. Don't need to be a kid to enjoy, and I really loved the frog and reptile house.

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Southland, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Good place, small ride to rest the feet, giraffes and all animals in good conditions. Weel done

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Perth, Australia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Excellent I was very impressed better than expected. Definatley worth going to whether you are on your owner, with a partner or family.

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Brisbane, Australia
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Every city we go to, I always make my husband take me to the zoo. When I looked on the website I was super excited because I could have my photo taken with giant tortoises and/or meerkats. When we got there neither were available (tortoises were sleeping) so I was a little upset but we did feed the giraffes which... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I love the zoo. There is something always on. If you come between Feb-Apr they have zoo twilights where you come around 5:00pm, then you can wander round for an hour or so and then there's a band. Bring a picnic and enjoy the sounds of the lions groaning in disgust! Great night out. Previously they have had an Eagles... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Every time I go back to the Melbourne Zoo, it gets better. The new enclosure for the giraffes is so much better. I love the area for the elephants. Bring a picnic, there is plenty of grass. It is a big place though, so don't plan on trying to see it all. Plan on several different trips. Friends of the... More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The zoo is professionally managed. they are vey clean and we can see most of the animals easily. plenty place for take a rest and enjoy the park. what I don't like is the ice crean queue... it is tooooo looooonggg....

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See 10 more reviews by AndriasWibowo for Melbourne
Sale, Victoria
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The massive improvement in the environment at the zoo creates a world of its own and it is so easy for kids to run along a path and come face to face with the animals. Excellent enclosures which do their best to keep the animals comfortable and give them a stimulating environment.

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