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Two students in yellow school uniform smile as they watch a Meerkat, on an excursion at Melbourne Zoo.

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Year levels

EAL, Foundation, Early Childhood, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 6, Year 5, Year 7, Year 8, Year 10, Year 9, VCE, VCE Vocational Major, Tertiary

Cost

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Availability

Monday to Friday (during school term)

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A unique, real-world learning experience exploring the wildlife of the grasslands of Africa and Australia.

Program description

A unique, real-world learning experience exploring wildlife from Australia and around the world.  

Explore the zoo at your own pace and take advantage of this unique learning environment.   

Find out more about the animals at Melbourne Zoo. 

Things are looking a little different at the zoos right now. Please check closer to the time of your booking for the latest updates on how to plan your day.

Please note: if you would like to add a workshop with a Zoo Teacher, our Education workshops are FREE with zoo admission.    

Program resources

Melbourne Zoo map

Plan your excursion 

This program is an outdoor all-weather program; the students will need appropriate clothing for weather conditions. This could include a raincoat, hat and sun protection.

School groups will enter Melbourne Zoo via the Rail Gate entrance. Organising teachers please check in with our Admissions team upon arrival. More Information.

Book your education experience

Fill out an online form to request a booking for your zoo education experience

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You will need to know the following to book your zoo excursion or online workshop:

  • Education program of your choice (if applicable)
  • Preferred date
  • School name and address
  • Contact details of organising teacher
  • Number of students/classes and their year level