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Melbourne Zoo


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 182 attractions in Melbourne
Traveler Description: Visit Australia's oldest zoo and discover more than 350 animal species in a variety of habitats.
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Attraction type: Zoo, Garden
Address: Elliot Ave
Parkville Melbourne 3052
Australia
Tel: 61 3 9285 9300
Fax: 61 3 9285 9350

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5 of 5 stars
llbaxter   1 contribution
melbourne
Nov 7, 2009

a lovely zoo to feel proud of - animals have really nice clean enclosures and a lot of care has been taken to make them as close to their natural habitats as possible. animals all look really well cared for and i never felt depressed or saddened by conditions like i have at other zoos. lots of shade to walk... more

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5 of 5 stars
mtdewytotoro   3 contributions
Pittsburgh, PA
Oct 9, 2009

just the kangaroo exhibits alone made the trip out to the zoo, a tram ride away, worth it. The kangaroo exhibits are in large enclosures with designated areas to walk through. The kangaroos however freely roam the entire enclosure, including the walkways. Fortunately, a kangaroo was feeling friendly enough to walk up to us, so we actually got to pet... more

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5 of 5 stars
abc246   42 contributions
Lodz
Oct 6, 2009

A really great day out for all the family. Very interactive and you even get to pet the animals if you are there for the 'meet and greet' sessions. Not cheap but it will take a full day to get around. more

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5 of 5 stars
pwrmnky   21 contributions
Los Angeles
Sep 28, 2009

When I travel I like to check out zoos. This zoo has a great lion exhibit, butterfly exhibit, interactive bird exhibit, and when I went ... an ecstatic platypus. He was moving around so much I couldn't take a picture of him! The lions were roaring when I went and THAT was incredible. A lion's roar is something to experience,... more

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4 of 5 stars
Smikenn   4 contributions
Gippsland Vic
Sep 5, 2009

Great Value for money. Nice and clean, great viewing of animals. more

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5 of 5 stars
Kittykat78   8 contributions
Melbourne, Australia
Aug 24, 2009

We absolutely love the Melbourne Zoo and have for many many years- a great experince and alot of fun, for any age group. We head off early in the morning as opening time is at 9am and we like to get a fulls day worth. We always easily find car parking just outside the zoos main entrance, it use to... more

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5 of 5 stars
bundy_9   8 contributions
Australia
Aug 1, 2009

Fantastic experience for the whole family. Seeing the animals up close in as close to their natural habitat as you can get. The staff are brilliant and highly informative and helpful. A definate full day experience. Parking at the entrance is $2 for 5 hours (you cant beat that!!) and there are AMPLE parks! more

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5 of 5 stars
mahamud18   4 contributions
Melbourne, Australia
Mar 9, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

MELBOURNE ZOO Melbourne zoo I been there three time, Every time I did enjoyed it is great place to go because you experience animal or new animal and you never fill Bord wan you are Melbourne zoo more

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2 of 5 stars
Handy00   3 contributions
Melbourne
Mar 4, 2009
0/3 found this review helpful

I was disappointed in the Melbourne Zoo after going in the week past. I haven’t been to the Zoo in over 10years. Upon discovering the grounds, I was sadened to see many of the animals still in old cages, including the bears and small cats. I would like to add that the primate enclosures were of high standard, even though... more

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3 of 5 stars
amoola   2 contributions
melbourne
Mar 4, 2009
0/2 found this review helpful

I recommended everyone to come and experience Melbourne zoo and see the great animals. Make sure you bring your camera :) more

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Melbourne Zoo Address

Elliot Ave | Parkville, Melbourne 3052, Australia
Tel: 61 3 9285 9300 Fax: 61 3 9285 9350