Australian Wildlife Tour at Melbourne Zoo Ticket - excl. entry

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About this activity

Journey through the iconic Australian Bush and meet some unique Koala, Wombat & Bird ambassador species. Meet our mob of kangaroos, the rangers who care for them and if you’re lucky, our charming Tamar and Swamp wallabies.

Embrace the early morning with before-hours access to Melbourne Zoo.
Visit our iconic Australian animals as they wake up for the day.
You'll also hop into the back of house - kangaroo exhibit for an intimate behind-the-scenes experience with our kangaroos.

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At a glance

Duration: 45 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Written guide: Chinese, English
Guide: English
Operated by: Zoos Victoria

Ages: Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Kangaroo up close encounter
Included: Koala talk

Not included

Not included: Does not include general admission. General admission can be added as guests re-enter Melbourne Zoo or pre-purchased at time of booking.

Itinerary

Melbourne Zoo

Passing by

During the tour you will meet our passionate and knowledgeable staff for a koala presentation where you will get to learn quirky facts about these amazing animals!

Continue on to see our kangaroos and emus, you’ll even have the opportunity to witness the kangaroos have some breakfast!

Head underground to the wombat’s burrow where you can discover the habitat of this incredible creature which can weigh over 30kgs!

Finish the tour by taking a walk through the captivating Great Flight Aviary and be amazed by the colours and sounds our native birdlife including red-tailed black cockatoos, wonga pigeons, apostle birds and jabiru just to name a few. Or try your luck spotting parrots, honeyeaters, pigeons, ducks and waders!

You will then be walked to the Zoo exit with the choice to re-enter with general admission or continue on to explore Melbourne city.

Experience details

Operating days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Bookings essential and subject to availability

*

Time: meet at 7:45am, 8:00am tour departs

Departure point: Melbourne Zoo rail gate entrance, Poplar Rd Parkville, opposite Royal Park station

Duration: 45minutes

Inclusions: Morning tour of Melbourne Zoo’s iconic Australia wildlife and a gift to take home with you!

Min: 2people

max: 15people

*Bookings must be made minimum 24hours prior to tour departure

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your ranger at the Main Entrance of the Zoo.

End point

Meet your ranger at the Main Entrance of the Zoo.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.