Experience a taste of African adventure just 30 minutes from Melbourne.
Kids are free so why not make the most of all three zoos!
We are excited to announce that from 1 July, 2011 children under 16 years of age years will receive free admission to; Healesville Sanctuary, Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo; on weekends, Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays.
For our visitors during the summer school holidays, this means from December 23 to January 31, kids under 16 years of age will be FREE! Find out more.
Opening Hours and Admission Prices | |
Open daily 9am - 5pm every day of the year. Please note, the last safari bus tour is at 3.30pm. Zoo entry closes at 3.30pm. Please note, the zoo will remain open until 7pm from 26 December 2011 until Sunday 29 January 2012. The last Safari Bus Tour departs at 6pm. The Safari Bus Tour is included in the general zoo admission price. | |
| Zoo Members There has never been a better time for families to become a member! For our members, this means kids are free every day of the year. To become a member click here. | Free Entry |
| Child 4-15 years * (Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays/School Holidays) | Free |
| Child 4-15 years (Monday to Friday outside Holidays) | $12.60 |
| Child (0-3 years) (Everyday!) | Free |
| Adult | $25.40 |
| * From the 1st of July, 2011 | |
| Concession | |
| Adult concession | $19.60 |
| Senior concession | $22.90 |
| Person with a disability concession | $19.60 |
| Child with a disability concession | $6.00 |
| Companion Card | Free |
| Carer Card (10% discount) | $22.90 |
| Family Package Deals (Monday to Friday Only) | |
| 2 Adults with 1 Child | $58.00 |
| 2 Adults with 2 Child | $58.00 |
| 2 Adults with 3 Child | $65.30 |
| 2 Adults with 4 Child | $72.60 |
| 2 Adults with 5 Child | $79.90 |
| ($7.00 per additional child up to 5 children) | |
| Some tickets are now available to purchase online. Buy online now | |
| Group Discount Tickets* | |
| 20-49 Adult Tickets (10% discount) | $22.90 |
| 50 and over Adult Tickets (20% discount) | $20.30 |
| *Group discounts are available when pre-purchasing in excess of 20 adult tickets. The discount rate applies to the adult category only, although all ticket types can be pre-purchased. | |
| No GST on admission tickets | |
| Read our terms and conditions of entry to our zoos | |
Hear expert Keepers make daily presentations about the animals in their care and conservation work being done for that species.
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Experience a taste of Africa on the 45-minute safari tour and don’t miss the new Kubu River Hippos and Lions on the Edge experiences located on the Pula Reserve Walking Trail.
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Werribee Open Range Zoo is located just a short 30 minute drive west of Melbourne’s city centre, on the Princes Freeway.
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Where to eat at Werribee Open Range Zoo
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Enjoy free guided tours around the Zoo, break the day with a delicious meal at our licensed Bistro, or take advantage of the BBQ and picnic areas. Please note, the BBQ and large group picnic areas must be pre-booked on (03) 9731 9600.
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WORZ is conveniently located close to the Melbourne central business district, Geelong, both Tullamarine and Avalon airports, and is on the way to the Great Ocean Road.
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