Australian Wildlife Tour at Melbourne Zoo

45 min
About this activity
During the tour you will meet our passionate and knowledgeable staff for a koala presentation where you will get to learn quirky facts about these amazing animals!

Continue on to see our kangaroos and emus, you’ll even have the opportunity to give the kangaroos some breakfast!

Head underground to the wombat’s burrow where you can discover the habitat of this incredible creature which can weigh over 30kgs!

Finish the tour by taking a walk through the captivating Great Flight Aviary and be amazed by the colours and sounds our native birdlife including red-tailed black cockatoos, wonga pigeons, apostle birds and jabiru just to name a few. Or try your luck spotting parrots, honeyeaters, pigeons, ducks and waders!

You will then be walked to the Zoo exit with the choice to re-enter with general admission or continue on to explore Melbourne city.

Experience details

Operating days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Bookings essential and subject to availability
*

Time: meet at 7:45am, 8:00am tour departs

Departure point: Melbourne Zoo rail gate entrance, Poplar Rd Parkville, opposite Royal Park station

Duration: 45minutes

Inclusions: Morning tour of Melbourne Zoo’s iconic Australia wildlife and a gift to take home with you!

Min: 2people

max: 15people
*Bookings must be made minimum 24hours prior to tour departure
Included
  • Professional guide
  • Koala talk
  • Kangaroo up close encounter
Not included
  • Does not include general admission. General admission can be added as guests re-enter Melbourne Zoo or pre-purchased at time of booking.
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • A maximum of 15 people per booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
50% Original
50% Cultural
45% Adrenaline
30%
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