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Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket

4.1(357)Melbourne2–8 hours
VIATOR4.0(105)TRIPADVISOR4.1(252)
Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket
Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket
Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket
Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket

At a glance

Duration
2–8 hours
Price from
$43 / person
Location
Melbourne, Australia
Rating
4.1 / 5 · 357 reviews
Languages
CMN, EN, EN
Group
1–15 pax
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Zoos Victoria

Description

Enjoy the experience seeing a variety of animals from around the world at the Melbourne Zoo. You'll find creatures from diverse habitats including the lush Asian and African rainforests and the sun-baked Australian bush. Explore open-air exhibits showcasing your favorite animals like zebras, giraffes, kangaroos, lemurs and monkeys. Watch the orangutans in their special elevated exhibit and walk the Trail of the Elephants. Spot native wildlife in the Australian Bush exhibit and get a glimpse underwater in a display that features Victoria’s penguins and seals!

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Next available
Sun, Oct 4
Adult (ages 16+)
$43
Child (ages 4–15)
Free
Infant (ages 0–3)
Free

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.

Tour Options

General Entry

General Entry Ticket: Children under 16 receive FREE entry on weekends, Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays.

Itinerary

Melbourne Zoo
Admission included

Enjoy a full day to explore Australia's oldest zoo at your own pace with your admission ticket to the Melbourne Zoo. As you wander through the open-air exhibits, you’ll get to observe some of the world's most fascinating creatures. Snap pics of your favourites and discover new ones!

What's included

Included
General Admission to Zoo
All keeper talks and presentations
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.1
357 reviews
5
187
4
83
3
40
2
20
1
27

How it compares in Melbourne

  • No. 43 by number of reviews among 840 tours in Melbourne
  • Starting price $43 is 32% below the typical $64 for tours of similar length in Melbourne

Excurgo comparison of 840 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket take?

Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket lasts about 2–8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.

How much does Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket cost?

Prices start at $43 per person for this Melbourne experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.

How much does Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket cost for children?

Children aged 4–15 pay nothing, adults from $43. Infants go free.

Can I cancel Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

What languages is Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket offered in?

The experience is available in CMN, EN, EN.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 357 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Zoos Victoria.

Reviews(357)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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hollymX7080JF
September 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
zoo

amazing zoo! great day out. animals looked well cared for.

6
66ayaant
September 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Terrible experience no animals in sight

The price is in USD and it’s more than the zoo price better book through Melbourne zoo website. It was raining and didn’t see much of animals it was bad weather for zoo and there was no much of animals to see it was more like a maze then a zoo

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Cheri_B
September 16, 2026 · via Viator
Melbourne Zoo

We arrived around 2pm. All the school children were leaving when we arrived. We stayed until closing. They were feeding a lot of the animals after 4pm. We were able to get great pictures with the animals moving around. My favorite was the Pygmy hippos, and the little penguins. Would definitely go again.

P
Praxmeyer
September 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Very good zoo

The zoo is fantastic. One of the best we have been to. It is well maintained and the enclosures are excellent. We sent a good half day but could have spent longer. Great for young kids

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Patrick L
September 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Worth the train ride

Very nice zoo with plenty of great exhibits. Although it is always hit and miss whether you see active animals at a zoo, we were fortunate to see many - especially the emu couple at the first enclosure by the train (rear?) entrance. Saw koalas (awake!) along with spotted leopards and penguins. Bird aviary was nice too. Worth the half day trip from CBD. PS- train ride was easy except for the open the door on your own part.

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Deni_M
September 8, 2026 · via Viator
The Zoo was spot-on.

It was nice, quick and convenient to book our zoo tickets via Viator. The Zoo was lovely, clean and the staff was quite pleasant.

A
Annette_H
September 8, 2026 · via Viator
Great experience

This is a lovely zoo with lots of different animals to see. Most of the exhibits are done in a way that you do get to see the animal as there are different vantage points to look from. My only complaint is that there wasn't any transport through the zoo like golf carts etc. (like Australia zoo) that would help people get around more and easier. Even having something that went up and down the centre and dropped you at each of the trails would have been a big help for anyone like me who struggles with walking. There was a lot of seating areas and toilets and places to buy things to eat, so that was a plus.

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Manjunath_B
September 2, 2026 · via Viator
A great day out at the Melbourne Zoo

One of the best planned zoos I have ever visited. The different themed paths to follow make the visitor's experience very pleasant. The construction is exquisite to hold many animals in a small piece of land in the middle of the city. Definitely recommend for all animal lovers like me.

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KateMelbourne66
August 12, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Terrible experience - staff are awful - don't go

I was horrified by how my family and I were treated at Melbourne Zoo. I had purchased tickets to the butterfly house online, and when I arrived with my elderly parents, Leah at the ticketing desk was immediately extremely hostile and insisted that we buy zoo tickets as well. It says nowhere on the website or the tickets that butterfly house tickets must be purchased in conjunction with a full zoo pass. Both my parents are elderly and disabled and can only walk very short distances. Even though I explained this, the staff - Ada and Leah - insisted that I had to pay a further $180 just so we could walk through the zoo. To make it worse, the staff let slip that apparently an exception was made for a wealthy donor, who was attending later that day for a private tour of the butterfly house. And to top it off, the staff tried to prevent my disabled mother from using the bathroom - presumably as they thought she might sprint off into the butterfly house?! My mother became quite distressed and was in tears. I have never had such an abysmal customer service experience. I believe this breaches consumer laws, and prohibitions against disability and age-related discrimination, not to mention being disgusting behaviour simply as human beings. 0/10 would not recommend.

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Anne_M
August 11, 2026 · via Viator
Not happy with Viator.

Booking with Viator is not good. I didn’t get to use the tickets but they have not contacted me to ask why and I don’t seem to be able to contact them I’ll never use this booking system again.

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