Melbourne Zoo Australia is a place where tourists flock during the peak seasons to experience the thrill and adventure of wildlife amidst the splendid botanical surroundings of Zoo in Australia . Inaugurated in 1862, Melbourne Zoo Australia or officially called The Royal Melbourne Zoological Gardens is considered one of the oldest Zoos formed on the model of London Zoo. Occupying a land area of 55 acres almost at the heart of Melbourne, Melbourne Zoo Australia houses more than 300 species of animals from Australia and remaining of the world.
The visitors in Zoo in Australia Specially in Melbourne Zoo Australia can wander through the exuberant tropical settings of the African and Asian rainforests. Melbourne Zoo Australia has made excellent arrangements for public viewing of animals in their natural surroundings. The animals are preserved in bioclimatic zones. There are gorillas, pigmy hippos, mandrills and parrots in African rainforest section, otters and tigers kept in Asian rainforest, and the koala, emu, echidnas, kangaroos and endangered hairy nose wombats are housed in lush Australian surrounding. There are other famous public display like the orang-utan sanctuary, butterfly house, the Trial of Elephants and the popular flight aviary. The orang-utan sanctuary includes a lifted walk on the treetop to allow the visitors have a close meeting with these fantastic primates and watch them play, climb, feed and nest in their natural behavior.
Melbourne Zoo Australia accommodates many exotic species. You can experience the real thrill and excitement of staying overnight in the midst of a jungle surrounded by beasts. Melbourne Zoo Australia gives you the pleasure of night stay in the historical cages of Elephant House, now listed a heritage, to experience the roar and snore of animals around your tent. If you are lucky enough you can also see the nocturnal animals.
More services for visitors
- Free guided tours
- Guide mobile tours in a 4- seated electric cart
- Licensed restaurant and take away food counter
- Gift and souvenir shopping
- Conference and party facilities like unique birthday or wedding celebration
- Wheelchairs and Pushers
- Picnic pavilions
- Animal feeding time
- Carousel rides
The Royal Melbourne Zoological Gardens exercises a chief function in educational activities, eco conservation and research programs and breeding programs for endangered species. Melbourne Zoo Australia annually makes special arrangements for school visitors.
Admission prices
- Adults........$22.00
- Children......$11.00
- Disabled Adult......$16.50
- Disabled child.......$5.00
Melbourne Zoo Australia also has separate tickets for adult concession, family passes and group discounts.
