Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket
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September 2026
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Age 13 and over
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Traveler rating
4.1/5
Based on 350 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket worth booking?
Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket is a 2-hour experience in Melbourne, Australia, from $45 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 350 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (350)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $45 per person
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.
What you get
About this experience
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!
What's included
Included
- General Admission to Zoo
- All keeper talks and presentations
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
What you'll see and do
Melbourne Zoo
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!
Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Melbourne Zoo
Elliott Avenue, Melbourne, Victoria, 3052, Australia
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Melbourne Zoo · Elliott Avenue, Melbourne, Victoria, 3052, Australia
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Zoos Victoria
Know before you go
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 349 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Good for families
5 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
349 verified traveler reviews for Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and 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.
via Tripadvisor
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.
via Viator
Ok I guess, but wouldn’t return
Beautiful gardens and very clean. Although I like to go to a zoo to see animals. I am getting very tired of paying big $$$ to enter zoos and staring at empty enclosures. Are they sleeping? Hiding? Or is there actually nothing in there, I mean who would actually know?! I was looking forward to seeing the gorillas as I recall them from going here many many years ago. Very disappointing this was. They need to build many more viewing areas as where the gorillas were you could only just see their backs from a distance. How long do you have to wait for them to move and come closer to the viewing areas? Put more viewing areas in so no matter what they’re doing, visitors can see them, especially kids, as they’re the reason we went. This is the same for the lions. Before the new enclosure you could see so much more of them. Sure, the new enclosure is nicer however depending where the lions are, you don’t get a great view of them. We also waited what seemed like forever for the orangutans to appear. So much time wasted waiting. I feel this zoo was a lot better 10-15 years ago. I wouldn’t bother returning.
via Tripadvisor
What a waste of money
As zoo members it is embarrassing and angering to see this zoo decline so far in the last few years. I don't know who is in charge of expenditure and decision making but they should be moved on. Why is Melb zoo experiencing low membership and low visits?? Because it is an expensive day out and becoming more like a museum than a zoo. Every time we come there are less animals. They aren't being replaced with more animals or better enclosures, they are replaced with political exhibits or gardens. People don't want this type of "education" at a zoo, they want ANIMALS. Where there are animals even the descriptions are often removed, just flashing video screens. And what the actual F is with the tacky dinosaur section??? Who decided that was worth the money waste? It's embarrassing. The flow of the pathways has been destroyed after the elephants were removed. Nothing has been earmarked to replace them but I'm sure it will be another dull piece on how modern society is bad for animals. You know what is bad for animals? Ruining what was once a great zoo and running it into the ground so that no one goes to zoos anymore. Get back to being a ZOO with animals and let museums do what they do best. Don't bother coming here, our kids now hate it
via Tripadvisor
A Fantastic Day at Melbourne Zoo Great Family-Friendly Zoo Experience Well-Maintained Zoo with Amazing Animals A Must-Vi
Wear comfortable shoes and plan to spend a few hours exploring. Arrive early to see the animals when they're most active, and don't miss the feeding sessions or keeper talks—they're well worth it.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $45 to $61
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 122
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 62
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Melbourne.
How much does Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket cost?
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Prices start at $45 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Melbourne usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Melbourne is not rushed.
Is Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 350 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Melbourne, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket?
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Around 122 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Melbourne can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Melbourne and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Melbourne within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Melbourne?
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On Outty we rank every Melbourne experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour, Yarra Valley Wine Tour w Exclusive Gin, Cider & Chocolate Tasting, Yarra Valley Wine Tour from Melbourne - Choc, Gin & Good Times. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Melbourne?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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