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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 415 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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Jakarta, Indonesia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 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.... More

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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. More

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Sydney, Australia
Senior Contributor
44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

For anyone travelling to Melbourne, make sure you plan this into your itinerary. A vastly better zoo than Sydney's (better exhibits, more animals, larger, not as busy, wonderful jazz sessions in the summer)....although it is hard to compete with Sydney's view of the harbour and its city. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The Melbourne zoo is great :) the animals are interesting and adoreable and quite funny :) Melbourne zoo is a clean place and it's fun ! If you love animals I recommend going to this zoo More

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Perth
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I loved visiting the zoo! It was so nice to see how it had changed since I was last there in 1996. A MUST SEE is the elephants. They are just so entertaining. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Who couldnt like the zoo, with the elephant walk it is a great place to take the kids or even just explore as an Adult. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We love this zoo! The layout is in a natural habitat style so it doesn't feel like the animals are caged in. The paths are lined with lush greenery so the temperature when walking around is always nice even on a hot day and you really feel like your in a natural place. They have a wide variety of animals... More

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Melbourne, Australia
Top Contributor
66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I have been to zoos the world over and am so happy that this is my local zoo! We are members here and go around 4 times a year, it is forever getting better, the enclosures are fab! Its a full day event, and you will be so happy you came! Too many awesome enclosure to mention, but dont mis... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I love the Zoo!! This one seems to be quite popular. They always have incentives for families and different attractions happening. There can be live music sometimes. The animals are cute and it is quite natural with the trails that have been created. Good for family. More

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Melbourne
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

The Melbourne Zoo is really well laid out, with winding paths, lots of vegetation and a feeling of space. There are all animals from A to Z and also a great new playground for little ones to burn off some energy while you sit and have a rest. Food is expensive, so pack a lunch, there are lots of nice... More

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