Roar 'n' Snore
Highlights
- Experience unique camping in the Historic Elephant Exhibit, surrounded by the echoes of wildlife history.
- Savour dinner in the Elephant House, followed by an adventurous night exploring the Zoo after dark.
- Awaken to the sounds of gibbons and birds, enhancing your morning with nature's symphony.
- Enjoy up-close animal encounters and insights from keepers, deepening your connection to wildlife.
Roar ‘n’ Snore guests wine, dine and sleep where the elephants once walked, in the Historic Elephant Exhibit.
Built in the 1940s, it has been revitalized to provide a unique camping opportunity. After dinner in the Elephant House, guests explore the mystery of the Zoo after dark. Hear, smell, and see nocturnal creatures and share the passion, knowledge and stories of your camp hosts. After supper, retire to your tent for a well deserved night’s sleep.
Wake in the morning to the calls of gibbons and birds and enjoy breakfast before a chance to meet the keepers and experience up-close animal encounters and life behind-the-scenes.
Melbourne Zoo provides: tents and camping mattresses; dinner, supper, and breakfast and admission to the Zoo the following day.
You need to bring: a sleeping bag, pillow and a sense of adventure.
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Accreditations
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ATEC Tourism Trade Ready
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Meetings and Events Australia
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
Features
Tags
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/
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