Plan ahead

Before you embark on your roar-some adventure, be sure to check our website for animal updates, our latest Zoo map, and any special events you might be able to enjoy!

With 1300 animals to see and a range of talks every day, a little bit of preparation will help you make the most of your journey around the Zoo.
 

Catch a free Keeper Talk

Our FREE Keeper Talks are the best way to see animals in action!

As well as learning from the Keepers who know them best, you’ll get to enjoy the animals exhibiting their natural behaviours like foraging, swimming, or hunting!

You can plan your journey ahead of time by checking our website, and you can also visit our fabulous Docents at the Information Centre for the best things to see each day!

 
Plus! After the talk, you might get to ask your burning questions.

Our keepers are experts when it comes to animal welfare and conservation.

They have incredible stories from their time working with wildlife and love to share their knowledge with our visitors.

Be sure to ask about your favourite species!
 

Rain or shine!

Slip on your welly boots because the Zoo on a rainy day is a best kept secret!

Many of our animals love to frolick about in the water - our rhino Bakari particularly enjoys the rain! Lots of our residents love cool days, and you might catch them out basking in patches of sun during the winter months to warm up.

If you want to escape the rain, you can visit our scaly mates in the Australian Reptile Encounter, discover the Aussie night life in our Nocturnal House, and enjoy a hot cuppa’ undercover at Habitat Café.

Visiting on a hot sunny day? Cool down with an ice cream and the refreshing mist machines in our new playground, and our Rainforest Retreat!
 

Check out our suggested itineraries

So much to see, no idea where to begin?!

We’ve suggested a few itineraries with inside tips from our Keepers, to make sure you pack the most into your day.

Take your next visit from good to zoo-mazing
 

Pack your eco-essentials

Bring your re-usable cup, water bottle, and bag for an eco-friendly day out.

With water refill stations around the zoo and a number of other modern facilities, your visit is easier than ever.

No gear? Never fear! You can stop into the Zoo Shop next to the entry gates, where we stock a range of re-usable cups, bottles, and bags.

P.s Did you know Zoo members get 10% off the Zoo Shop and our food and drink outlets?
 

Go behind-the-scenes

For a truly un-fur-gettable experience, consider booking a Close Encounter.

From Painted Dogs to penguins, tortoises to tigers, there’s an experience for everyone!

You can even be a Keeper for a day in our Savannah or Primate habitats!
 

Soak it in!

Our biggest tip for your day at the Zoo is to take your time.
 
Enjoy the wild adventure, read the signs, and learn something new!
 
Our keeper talks, passionate Docents, and habitat displays will arm you with take-home tidbits that you can incorporate into your daily life to help save wildlife – making every Zoo visit a little sweeter for you, and the species we protect!
 
If you have time to relax at each enclosure, you also have a better chance of seeing our precious animal residents!