Zoos in Melbourne

Melbourne is home to a variety of fascinating zoos and aquariums. You'll find a variety of Australia’s unique animals here, such as kangaroo, koalas, marsupials wombats and wallabies, with sea creatures like cuttlefish, humpback whales, and penguins. If you have children or are traveling with them, a zoo and aquarium visit must go on top of your things to do in Melbourne since they offer amazing activities such as becoming a ranger, learning to tend to animals, and more.

The best out of the vast list of zoos in Melbourne are:

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is regarded as the best aquarium in Melbourne. The aquarium offers interactive sealife encounter, state-of-the-art displays, diver presentations, 12 incredible aquarium zones that houses thousands of sea animals, and first in the world to host a 2,200,000-litre oceanarium. As the cherry on top, it is awarded the Best Aquatic Life Attraction – Australia by LUXlife Magazine.

With an area of approximately 225 hectares (560 acres), Werribee Zoo is the largest zoo in Melbourne. The zoo transports and gives you a glimpse of Africa’s Savannah with slumber safari, African animal encounters, and more. The largest aquarium in Melbourne is SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium with 12 amazing zones, interactive diving experiences, and the 2,200,000-liter oceanarium. You can experience rare encounters such as Penguin Playground, Bay Of Rays,Touch & Feel Discovery Rockpools, Mermaid Garden, and more.

You will see some of the famous Australian native animals like Koalas, Emu, Dingo Indian wolf, Lace Monitor, Wallaby, Little penguins, Tasmanian devils, and Kangaroos in most zoos in Melbourne. Apart from the native animals of the land, you can also spot animals from across the globe such as African wild dogs, lions, elephants, crocodiles and a variety of beautiful birds.

The most common sea animals that you will encounter at the aquariums in Melbourne are Jellyfishes, Fiddler rays, Sharks, Crocodiles, King, Gentoo, and Little Penguins, Clownfish, Blue Tang, Lionfish, and other coral species.

Yes, most zoos and aquariums in Melbourne offer skip-the-line tickets online that help you beat the long queues and head straight to encounter the various animals.

Melbourne Zoo is the best and the most popular zoo in Melbourne. The zoo is home to more than 300 species of animals such as kangaroos, wombats, koalas, elephants, lions and more. You also get to catch sight of the nocturnal animals at their night camp.

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium allows photography inside without flash. Photography is not allowed in Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Zoo, and Healesville Sanctuary. Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park allows visitors to use the photographs taken only for personal use.

Yes. Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, Werribee Zoo, and Melbourne Zoo offer night tours or safari or camping experiences to experience and learn about the nocturnal Australian animals and their routines.