Experience an African adventure just a Half-hour from Melbourne. You will truly discover an incredible variety of wildlife living on 225 hectares of wide, open savannah.
Werribee Open Range Zoo park is indeed an African-themed zoo just about 32 km southwest of Melbourne. It belongs to the Zoos Victoria that also includes Melbourne Zoo and Healesville Bird Sanctuary
Opening Hours/Timings (Check the Website Here)
Zoos Victoria is of course a world-leading zoo-based conservation operation, fully committed to fighting wildlife extinction. In fact, this is a non-profit organisation therefore earning from zoo park entry goes towards serving wild as well as endangered animals, which are carried out in numerous ways.
Ticket Bookings (Click Here to Book your Tickets) All members and visitors must pre-book a ticket online, No tickets are available at the gate.
Your dream of going on African Sunset deluxe safari plains to watch lions, elephants, tigers, herds of antelope, and zebra, but can’t travel or make time for the trip just yet?
Nevertheless, you can now encounter much spectacular wildlife walking around the plains just outside Melbourne at the Werribee Open Range Zoo park.
Awesome day outing with the family! Also perfectly managed warm and super friendly staff members.
Included as part of your entrance fee is a 40 mins safari tour where you will see rhinoceros, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes grazing together on the stunning savannah.
Lots of coaches and time slots are readily available every day.
The special 4 wheel drive Safari Coach and expert guides will get you so close to the wildlife you would be forgiven for thinking you are on the great wildlife migration.
Check the weather guide before you plan your visit: Werribee Weather
Plenty of picnic areas with tables and lush green grass to relish your meals while you’re watching children running nearby. Lots of things to do and see, a little busy after 11 am till 1 pm, however, settles down later. If you are on a budget, carry your own snack food items and meal, otherwise, there is a beautiful Meerkat Bistro located near the Zoo gift shop at the entrance.
For a group of 10 or more, you can even pre-order your lunch and collect them through the Zoo park bakery
Specifically, Zoo Family Pass is worth it if you’re going a few times in the year. Membership will even cover unlimited entry to all three parks Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Bird Sanctuary, and Werribee Open Range Zoo.
An overnight sleepover stay at open range Werribee Zoo with the animals sound at twilight and night is an awesome experience
During your excursion, you will find out about the preservation efforts created by Werribee Open Range Zoo park to support these animals for future years.
Click on the image below to view Werribee Zoo Map
On the Pula Reserve Walking Path, come face-to-face with amazing gorillas, a pride of lions, see monkeys and cheetahs at play and experience the sand in between your toes and fingers at the new Hippo Beach
Discover more about magnificent wildlife from the people who know and love them the most — Zookeepers!
Every single day, Zookeepers discuss the wildlife they care for and the Zoo’s significant conservation work. Check out the times they will be talking about your favorite creature
Hire BBQ and Picnic Area
Chongola Hut or Cheetah BBQ Area are available for hire at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Zoopark Functions offers visitors unique wildlife-inspired venues and experiences combined with restaurant high-quality catering.
Plan your Next Event at Werribee Zoo (Weddings /Kids Parties /Corporate Functions/Christmas Parties etc)
There is an accessible environment for all our visitors
Traveling by public transport to Werribee Zoo
- From Melbourne: Catch a train from the Melbourne CBD to Werribee station (traveling on the Werribee Line).
- From Werribee station catch Bus 439 to Werribee Zoo
- From Geelong: Catch a train from Geelong to Wyndham Vale station (traveling towards Melbourne).
- From Wyndham Vale station catch Bus 190 to Werribee station.
- From Werribee station catch Bus 439 to Werribee Zoo
Timetable information Visit PTV for the up-to-date tram, train, and bus times.
(Tip: Use their Journey Planner for public transport directions from anywhere in Victoria.)