Melbourne Werribee Open Range Zoo Admission

For tour meeting point and time, please take the tour vouchers as the final confirmation. The meeting point and time in the tour info are only for reference.

Opening hours: Daily 9am - 4:30pm (Last Entry 3:30pm)

Go on a safari adventure and get up close and personal with zebra, giraffes, antelopes, and more in the open-plains Savannah setting at the Werribee Open Range Zoo.

• Hop on a safari bus a come face to face with hippos, rhinos, zebras, antelopes and more
• Catch sight of native Australian animals such as emus, koalas, and bandicoots
• See majestic creatures in their natural habitats
• Enjoy an ECO Certified Advanced experience, which ensures a commitment to environmental best practices

Animals and habitats

African River Trail: Stroll through the Zoo at your own speed, spotting lions, hippos, cheetahs, monkeys, gorillas and more on the African River Trail.

Safari Tour: A visit to our Zoo isn’t complete without a safari through the savannah! Climb aboard our big bus, and be transported through the open plains of Asia, North America and Africa to learn about some of the world’s most endangered species and our own conservation efforts. This all-ages, wheelchair accessible tour includes commentary from a safari guide and comes free with your admission price.

Australian Trail: Early Step into the beautiful outback and spot Eastern Grey Kangaroos, Emus, Southern Koalas, Tammar wallabies and other native animals on our Australian Journey. Stroll through bush and grasslands along the banks of the Werribee River, learning about our unique ecosystem. You’ll see birds, reptiles, mammals and more, and pass the old Chirnside Woolshed. Just watch out for drop bears!

Additional activities:

EARLY MORNING SAVANNAH EXPERIENCE

Join us for an intimate morning tour with our Keepers as you get an exclusive glimpse into the lives of the amazing animals of the Savannah. Follow one of our Keeping teams on their morning round where you may get to assist with food prep, watch a training session, and much more! After some of the morning duties, you'll head out to set up the Lower
Savannah to watch the animals start their day. Life on the Savannah can be quite dynamic, so expect the unexpected in this exclusive small-group experience.

• Departs: 8.20am Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
• Duration: 2 hours
• Capacity: Max 8 pax
• Minimum Age: 16

DELUXE SAFARI ADVENTURE

Join our small group Deluxe Safari Adventure, you will be completely immersed in the sights, smells and sounds of the savannah as you travel across the Zoo's open plains surrounded by magnificent wildlife including rhino, giraffe, zebra & antelope.

• Duration: 75 minutes
• Departure: Multiple times daily
• Capacity: Max 20 pax
• Note: Child 8 years and under require 1:1 Adult to child ratio.

AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCE

Join one of our Rangers and get up-close access to some of our most iconic Australian Species. Enter the world of koalas and see just how fluffy they really are, meet our Kangaroo mob and be surprised by some of our other wonderful wildlife you meet on the way.

• Departs: Daily – time TBC upon booking.
• Duration: 30 Minutes
• Capacity: Min 1 Max 6 pax
• Note: Children under 15yrs old must be accompanies by a full paying adult (1:2 ratio).

HIPPO WILD ENCOUNTER

Go behind the scenes with a Keeper to see how we care for hippos! Meet mother and daughter Hippo duo, Brindabella and Pansy as we give them their dinner and help set them set up for their nocturnal adventures. Get a unique perspective on the lives of our hippos and Keepers as we share how we care for this charismatic species - discover how Pansy got her name, and hear about the characters of these two girls as we share stories while seeing up close how majestic they are when on land.

• Departs: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - time TBC upon booking.
• Duration: 40 Minutes
• Capacity: Min 1 Max 6 pax
• Note: Children under 15yrs old must be accompanies by a full paying adult (1:2 ratio).

GIRAFFE ENCOUNTER

Gallivant with a giraffe in this exclusive close-up encounter. Enjoy learning about these gentle giants habits, threats to the population, and the work we’re doing to protect them from extinction. Just watch out for those big tongues!

• Departs: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday – time TBC upon booking.
• Duration: 90 Minutes
• Capacity: Max 20 pax
• Note: Children under 16yrs old must be accompanies by a full paying adult (1:2 ratio).

AFRICAN WILD DOG ENCOUNTER

Meet our African Wild Dogs as Keepers bring you behind the scenes to get a glimpse of how they care for this social and highly intelligent pack of animals. Experience the world of these animals away from the crowds, and perhaps even hear some of their distinctive communication styles or watch their playful interactions.

• Departs: Wednesdays and Sunday – time TBC upon booking.
• Duration: 30 Minutes
• Capacity: Max 6 pax
• Note: Minimum age 8 years

AFRICAN CAT ENCOUNTER

Become buddies with our amazing Servals through our close-up encounters. In this exclusive behindthe-scenes experience our keepers will introduce you to one of these curious cats.
You’ll also learn about the threats to many African native species, and how we’re helping to fight against wildlife extinction.

• Departs: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday – time TBC upon booking.
• Duration: 40 Minutes
• Capacity: Max 6 pax
• Note: Minimum age 8 years.