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Australian Wildlife Experience at Melbourne Zoo
Highlights
- Join a VIP ranger for an intimate journey through the iconic Australian Bush and meet unique wildlife.
- Embrace the early morning light as you access Melbourne Zoo before opening hours, enhancing your experience.
- Visit waking koalas and observe their morning routines, offering a rare glimpse into their natural behaviour.
- Hop into the back of house kangaroo exhibit for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience with these iconic marsupials.
Join your VIP ranger, journey through the iconic Australian Bush and meet some unique kangaroo, koala, wombat and bird ambassador species.
Embrace the early morning with before-opening hours access to Melbourne Zoo.
Visit koalas – as they wake up for the day. Before hopping into the back of house kangaroo exhibit for an intimate behind the scenes experience.
Itinerary highlights
Australian Wildlife Experience
Join your VIP ranger for an exclusive journey through the iconic Australian bush at Melbourne Zoo
Enjoy early morning, before-opening hours access for a peaceful and intimate wildlife experience
Visit koalas Karri and Waru as they wake and begin their day
Go behind the scenes into the kangaroo exhibit for a rare, close-up encounter
Meet the mob of kangaroos and the dedicated keepers who care for them
With a bit of luck, spot the charming Tamar and Swamp wallabies
Experience unforgettable moments with some of Australia’s most iconic native animals
Tour details
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Available from 27 May 2025 to 31 December 2026
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.zoo.org.au/accessibility/
Operation information
Melbourne Zoo Tours
Make your Melbourne Zoo visit even more special by booking an exclusive experience.
Whether you want a close-up experience with your favourite animal or a chance to go behind the scenes and meet the keepers, book an animal experience to put yourself in the front row.
When you purchase an animal experience, you are directly contributing to Zoos Victoria’s work to fight wildlife extinction.
Tags
Accreditations
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ATEC Korea Host
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ATEC Tourism Trade Ready
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
- Visitor Information Centre
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