Werribee Open Range Zoo

Why travel thousands of kilometres when a taste of African adventure is available just 30 minutes from Melbourne's city centre, at Werribee Open Range Zoo?

You will find an amazing array of animals living on 225 hectares of wide, open savannah.

African Trail - Stroll through the Zoo at your own speed, spotting lions, hippos, cheetahs, monkeys, gorillas and more

Australian Trail - Step into the beautiful outback and spot Eastern Grey Kangaroos, Emus, Southern Koalas, Tammar Wallabies and other native animals. 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!

Safari - No trip to the Zoo is complete without heading out on safari across grassy plains where you will find Waterbuck, American Bison, Asian Wild Horse, Blackbuck, Camel, Eland, Giraffe, Nyala, Ostrich, Plains Zebra, Scimitar-horned Oryx, Southern White Rhinoceros (+ southern white rhino calf Jabulani) on the picturesque savannah.

All of the above, including the 40-minute safari tour, is included in the Zoo admission price. For those looking for even more adventure, why not try one of the behind-the-scenes Wild Encounters? Feed a giraffe, stroke a serval, see amazing animals on the savannah from an open vehicle, and, in the new Gorilla Behind the Scenes encounter, get up close and personal with three gorilla bachelors!

Experience an African adventure on over 200 hectares of beautiful natural surrounds just 30 minutes from Melbourne.

Every weekday is wonderful for toddlers at Werribee Open Range Zoo, where terrific activities will keep the fives and under 'wildly' entertained all day.

Tours & Experiences

Giraffe Experience

Lion Experience

Australian Experience

Early Morning Savannah Experience

African Wild Dog Experience

Cheetah Experience

Meerkat Experience

Ranger Mystery Tour

African Cat Experience

Hippo Experience

Deluxe Safari Adventure

Shadowfax and the Savannah

Race Around the Zoo

Overnight Camp

Immerse yourself with our unique, all-inclusive overnight experience.

Slumber Safari

OPENING TIMES

Open 365 days a year 9am - 5pm | entry closes at 3.30pm

General Admission

Official Tickets: Viator include general admission, animal feedings presentations shows and Keeper Talks.

Children under 16 years of age receive free entry every weekend, during Victorian Government school holidays and on Victorian public holidays.

Adult $53.00

Child (4-15yrs) Mon-Fri outside holidays $26.50

Child (4-15yrs) Sat,Sun, Public/School Hols $0.00

No tickets available at the gate

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HOW TO GET HERE

Werribee Open Range Zoo is located 35 kilometres west of Melbourne's city centre on the Princes Freeway.

Travelling by car

From the CBD

It is a short 30-minute drive from the city over the Westgate Bridge or via the Geelong Road. (Take the Werribee South exit to K Road.) The Zoo is also en route to the Great Ocean Road and is a major attraction on the Great Southern Touring Route and the Bay Tour.

From Avalon Airport

If you're driving from Avalon Airport, take the M1 towards Melbourne Airport/Melbourne. It takes around 25 minutes to get to Werribee Open Range Zoo.

Travelling by public transport

From Melbourne

Catch a train from the Melbourne CBD to Werribee station (travelling on the Werribee Line).

From Werribee station catch Bus 439 Werribee South to the Zoo.

From Geelong

Catch a train from Geelong to Wyndham Vale station (travelling towards Melbourne).

From Wyndham Vale station catch the Bus 190 Werribee Station to Werribee station.

From Werribee station catch Bus 439 Werribee South to the Zoo.

Timetable information

Visit PTV for up-to-date tram, train and bus times.