Werribee Open

Inspired by the African Serengeti but located just outside Melbourne, the 556-acre (225-hectare) Werribee Open Range Zoo provides an African-style safari adventure without leaving Australia. Werribee Open Range Zoo is home to hundreds of rare and exotic animals as well as Australian native critters, all of them living in spacious natural enclosures. Admission includes a 40-minute bus safari that brings you close to grassland animals that roam through open fields. Check out daily zoo keeper talks and set your own pace for this family-friendly activity.

Experience your own African safari with an open vehicle adventure at Werribee Open Range Zoo! In this behind the scenes encounter you will meet an expert guide and head off road where you will be completely immersed in the sights, smells and sounds of the Savannah as you travel across the Zoo's open plains spotting rhinoceros, giraffe, zebra and antelopes! Excludes admission – entry needs to be purchased separately.

Discover the perfect blend of history and adventure on our Werribee day tour, ideal for families, adventure seekers, and culture enthusiasts alike! Begin your exploration at the iconic Werribee Mansion, a stunning 19th-century estate where you'll gain insider knowledge of Australia’s pastoral heritage as you wander through its opulent rooms and immaculate gardens. Then, shift gears with an exhilarating African safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo, getting up close to majestic lions, zebras, and giraffes in expansive, naturalistic habitats. This tour offers a rich, immersive experience that combines education, excitement, and memorable encounters, making it an unforgettable journey for travelers of all ages (5+).

Perfect for all ages, this encounter will allow you up-close access to our iconic Australian animals.

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Kulinda loves her morning training sessions and now you have the chance to witness this up close. Join our Rangers before the zoo opens for an intimate encounter with Kulinda the Cheetah. Spend some time with Kulinda and her keepers, then head out to help set up her exhibit for the day. See Kulinda being trained to take part in her own healthcare before walking where she walks and helping keep her enriched and mentally stimulated for the day. Don't miss your chance to witness the beauty of this majestic animal and wonder at her brilliance in this intimate encounter.

• This experience changes daily so we can showcase what is happening at the Zoo at the time of your special experience. • Visit areas or see activities that general public don’t get to see. • Fully hosted by one of our experienced Ranger Keepers.

• Small group experience with an African Wild Dog Keeper and one of our experienced Rangers. • See the African Wild Dog pack from closer up and perhaps hear some of their unique ways of communicating with each other. • Visit behind the scenes areas.

• Small group experience with an African Wild Cat Keeper and one of our experienced Rangers. • See the African Wild Cats from closer up and perhaps hear some of their unique ways of communicating with each other. • Visit behind the scenes areas.

• Behind the Scenes access to the Hippo night quarters. • Fully hosted 40 minute experience with a Ranger and Hippo Keeper. • Plenty of time to ask questions and learn more about these charismatic animals.

• Experience meerkat behaviour from within the meerkat habitat. • Hear all the ways meerkats vocalise with each other. • Hear about the mob from our Rangers in a small group experience.

• Fully hosted 90 minute experience where you will meet Zookeepers and a Safari guide. • Behind the Scenes access to the Giraffe night quarters. • Tour of the Savannah.

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Melbourne City Card gives Free Admission to Unlimited Attractions in and around Melbourne, Special Savings(Discounts) on Premium Activities & Adventure Sports, Exclusive deals at Restaurants & Bars and much more! This includes Melbourne Skydeck, Melbourne Cricket Ground Tour, Melbourne River Cruise…and the list goes on!(refer to the inclusions list) The all-you-need card is easy and simple to use through the mobile app! Simply buy the card and save up to $500 while visiting Melbourne! Valid for 12 months after the date of purchase.