Opening Times

Melbourne Zoo is open from 9am until 5pm every day of the year.

We suggest allowing yourself a least 3 hours to experience all that Melbourne Zoo has to offer.
Please note: Some areas of the Zoo close prior to 5pm.

Please refer to the specific precinct opening and closing times listed bellow in planning your visit.

Special Opening Times

Trail of the Elephants

9.30am–4.30pm

The World of Bugs and Butterflies

9.30am–4.30pm

Platypus House

9.30am–4.30pm

Great Flight Aviary

9.15am–5.00pm

Reptiles and World of Frogs

9.30am–4.30pm

Carousel
(weekends, public holidays and school holidays)


11.30am–2.00pm

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