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- Zoos Victoria: Werribee Open Range Zoo Entry Ticket
Zoos Victoria: Werribee Open Range Zoo Entry Ticket
Werribee Open Range Zoo
- Melbourne
- Flexible. Up to 2 hours
- Instant Confirm
Standard Inclusions
- Entry to Werribee Open Range Zoo. Attraction opens 9am-5pm, last entry at 3:30pm.
- Safari Bus is free of charge and only running until 3:40pm (last running schedule may change without notice).
- For daily bus schedule and the latest information, please visit https://www.zoo.org.au/werribee/free-safari-bus/
$53.00
1 Key Facts
Included
- Entry to Werribee Open Range Zoo. Attraction opens 9am-5pm, last entry at 3:30pm.
- Safari Bus is free of charge and only running until 3:40pm (last running schedule may change without notice).
- For daily bus schedule and the latest information, please visit https://www.zoo.org.au/werribee/free-safari-bus/
Not included
- 1. Transport from/to hotels
- 2. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
- 3. Souvenirs
- 4. Travel Insurance
| Destination | Melbourne | |||
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| Address | K Road, Werribee South VIC 3030 | |||
| How to get there | By Car - Werribee Open Range Zoo is located 35 kilometres west of Melbourne’s city centre, on the Princes Freeway. 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.) By Public Transport - From Melbourne, step 1, catch a train from the Melbourne CBD to Werribee station (travelling on the Werribee Line). Step 2 from Werribee station catch Bus 439 Werribee South to the Zoo. |
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| Check-in requirements | Concession ticket type- valid concession ID must be presented on entry, including Australian Pensioner Concession Card, full-time Australian student card, Healthcare Card, Disability Concession Card, or DVA Gold Card. | |||
| What to bring/wear | ● Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions, eg. jacket for cooler months. ● Comfortable enclosed walking shoes ● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses ● Water bottle, Snacks ● Umbrella / raincoat if rains ● Money/credit card for optional purchases |
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| Other info | ● Children under 16 receive FREE entry on weekends, Victorian Public Holidays and Victorian Government School Holidays ● Concession ticket type- valid concession ID must be presented on entry, including Australian Pensioner Concession Card, full-time Australian student card, Healthcare Card, Disability Concession Card, or DVA Gold Card. ● With restrictions easing across the state, fitted face masks are now only required for those aged eight and above if you attend the Crazy About Cats keeper talk at Werribee Open Range Zoo. This is to keep animals safe as they can catch COVID-19 too! |
2 Overview
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Werribee Open Range Zoo offers a unique opportunity to experience an African adventure closer to home and encounter the magnificent animals of the African savannah. The 200 hectare property is home to some of Africa's most iconic animals, as well as wildlife from the grasslands of Asia, North America and Australia. All this, in an open range environment where the animals are given the space to behave as they would in their natural habitats.
Animals
- Addax
- African Wild Dog
- Bison
- Blackbuck
- Brolga
- Camel
- Cheetah
- Eastern Barred Bandicoot
- Eastern Grey Kangaroo
- Eland
- Fat-tailed Dunnart
- Giraffe
- Gorilla
- Growling Grass Frog
- Hippopotamus
- Koalas
- Leopard Tortoise
- Lion
- Meerkat
- Ostrich
- Plains-wanderer
- Przewalski's Horse
- Rhinoceros
- Scimitar-horned Oryx
- Serval
- Squirrel Glider
- Tawny Frogmouth
- Vervet Monkey
- Waterbuck
- Zebra
Zoo Highlights
- Safari Tour A visit to Werribee Open Range Zoo is unique, as you are taken on a FREE safari tour amongst some of the world's most iconic grasslands animals.
- Gorillas Calling Here is the home to one of the largest gorilla exhibits in the world. At 6,000 square metres, the spectacular exhibit allows silverback Motaba and his two sons the space to behave as they would in the wild.
- Lions on the Edge Come face-to-face with a pride of lions at Lions on the Edge. This dramatic savannah landscape is home to seven lions, including four cubs Kibibi, Aziza, Zuberi and Ndidi.
- Kubu River Hippos Step into a wild African wetland at Werribee Open Range Zoo's Kubu River Hippos experience.
- Australian Journey Spot Kangaroos, Emu, Brolga, Koalas, Eastern Barred Bandicoots and other Australian natives on a beautiful walk through the Australian Journey grasslands.
- Ranger Kids Take the kids on a journey through the African savannah with Werribee Open Range Zoo's indoor play space, Ranger Kids.
- Toddler Weekdays Monday to Friday (excluding school holidays). Every weekday is wonderful for toddlers at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Terrific activities will keep the fives and under 'wildly' entertained all day. Enjoy a kid-friendly safari tour across the savannah or sing, dance and play to African-inspired songs at the African Village Dance Party!
Shows and Talks
Reference Only. Subject to change without notice
Keeper Talks are unique opportunity to hear about animals from the people who know them best – their keepers. Each day, the zoo offers opportunities to hear expert keepers talk about the animals in their care and the conservation work being done for various species.
| Time | Shows an Talks |
|---|---|
| 10:45 | Meerkat |
| 11:00 | Crazy about Cats |
| 11:30 | Lions |
| 13:10 | Hippos (at presentation shelter) |
| 13:30 | Eastern Barred Bandicoots (Weekends and School Holidays Only) |
| 13:45 | Gorillas |
Werribee Open Range Zoo offers a unique opportunity to experience an African adventure closer to home and encounter the magnificent animals of the African savannah.
A visit to Werribee Open Range Zoo is unique, as you are taken on a FREE safari tour amongst some of the world's most iconic grasslands animals.
Safari Tour.
Terrific activities will keep the fives and under 'wildly' entertained all day.
All this, in an open range environment where the animals are given the space to behave as they would in their natural habitats.
Werribee Open Range Zoo offers a unique opportunity to experience an African adventure closer to home and encounter the magnificent animals of the African savannah.
All this, in an open range environment where the animals are given the space to behave as they would in their natural habitats.
This 200 hectare property is home to some of Africa’s most iconic animals, as well as wildlife from the grasslands of Asia, North America and Australia.
Come face-to-face with a pride of lions at Lions on the Edge.
Take the kids on a journey through the African savannah with Werribee Open Range Zoo's indoor play space, Ranger Kids.
This dramatic savannah landscape is home to seven lions, including four cubs Kibibi, Aziza, Zuberi and Ndidi.
Spot Australian natives on a beautiful walk through the Australian Journey grasslands.
Spot Australian natives on a beautiful walk through the Australian Journey grasslands.
Here is the home to one of the largest gorilla exhibits in the world.
Step into a wild African wetland at Werribee Open Range Zoo's Kubu River Hippos experience.
Werribee Open Range Zoo.
3 Policy
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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