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Experience Melbourne Zoo before the crowds on a 45-minute behind-the-scenes walk with rangers. See koalas, kangaroos and wombats up close, learn about local ecology, and finish in the Great Flight Aviary.
Experience Melbourne Zoo before the crowds on a 45-minute behind-the-scenes walk with rangers. See koalas, kangaroos and wombats up close, learn about local ecology, and finish in the Great Flight Aviary.
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Operated by Zoos Victoria · Parkville, Victoria
Dawn slips over Royal Park and the zoo's gates open to a quieter world: koalas blink into morning light, kangaroos graze with a ranger nearby, and the aviary hums with the first calls of native birds. The Australian Wildlife Tour gives you 45 minutes to move through those early hours with keepers who coax stories out of habits and habitats.
easy.
45 minutes.
Suitable for all fitness levels—mostly standing and short, flat walks on paved paths.
No. This experience covers the guided behind-the-scenes tour only; you’ll need to purchase general zoo admission separately if you plan to stay afterward.
Arrive by 7:45am and meet at the Melbourne Zoo rail gate entrance on Poplar Rd, opposite Royal Park station — the tour departs at 8:00am.
Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings require a minimum of two people and the group size is capped at 15.
Yes. The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible with paved routes; notify the operator of special requirements at booking.
Melbourne Zoo opened in 1862 and is Australia’s oldest zoo; its collections and landscape reflect more than a century of changing approaches to animal care and public education.
The zoo runs native species recovery and breeding programs and emphasizes staying on pathways and following staff directions to minimize stress on animals and habitats.
Zoos Victoria operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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