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ZooParkville
Melbourne Zoo
- 4.37.6k reviews
- Closed now
Historic Zoos Victoria zoo in Parkville with animals from around the world, including a butterfly house, koalas, snow leopards, platypus and elephants.
Quick answers
Melbourne Zoo in short
When is Melbourne Zoo open?
Every day, 9 AM–5 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne Zoo?
It's at its best afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Melbourne Zoo indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Melbourne Zoo good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Melbourne Zoo cost?
Tickets from ~$57 adult (varies by date).
Do you need to book Melbourne Zoo?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
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How long do you need at Melbourne Zoo?
About 3 hours.
Where is Melbourne Zoo?
Elliott Ave, Parkville VIC 3052.
Is Melbourne Zoo wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:15 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 9 am.
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
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The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowsunday9 AM–5 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- sundayToday
- 9 AM–5 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Melbourne Zoo
- 2 Butterfly House · 4 min
- 3 Princes Park · 14 min
- 4 New York Deli Brunswick · 19 min
- 5 Royal Park Nature Play Playground · 20 min
Good to know
- Tickets from ~$57 adult (varies by date)
- Book ahead
- Allow about 3 h
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.3from 7.6k reviews
Known for
- Butterfly house
- Koalas
- Snow leopards
- Platypus
What people say
- People like:
- Animal viewing, butterfly house, koalas and snow leopards
Around Parkville
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Butterfly HouseCulture · 4 min walk
Princes ParkPark · 14 min walk
New York Deli BrunswickRestaurant · 19 min walk
Royal Park Nature Play PlaygroundPark · 20 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time