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Melbourne Zoo

Mali the baby elephant, Melbourne Zoo, Victoria

Melbourne Zoo has been enthralling its visitors since opening all the way back in 1862. The oldest zoo in Australia it has more than 350 animal species from around the world.

New arrivals
Be sure to visit Melbourne Zoo's newest family member, Mali. Dokkoon, the zoo's 17-year-old female elephant, has given birth to a new calf – the first elephant to be born in Australia through artificial insemination.

Beasts and bugs
Explore African and Asian rainforest displaying gorillas, pygmy hippopotamus, mandrills, tigers and otters. Get up close to koalas, kangaroos, wombats and platypus, stroll through the steamy Butterfly House or discover the Wonderful New World of Bugs.

Summer nights
During the summer months, the zoo stays open until 9.30pm for 'Zoo Twilights', when live music, concerts, meals and longer animal displays take place. Guided tours are available daily between 10am and 3pm. Bookings are required for large groups.

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Accessibility

The Zoo is accessible by train from Flinders Street Station (or tram from the city) arriving at the north west Rail Gate. A GuideMobile is available during the daily Friends of the Zoo guided tours to aid the movement of older visitors and some visitors with disabilities, and the tours can also include Auslan interpreters.

Free wheelchair hire is available with photographic identification. Bookings essential.
Ph 03 9285 9300.