Going to one of the zoos can be a full day’s worth of activities.
- Book tickets online
- Pack water for yourself and kids (if you have any)
- Pack food if you are on a tight budget; otherwise you may buy meals inside the zoos
- Eat breakfast first before starting out on the day
There are a few zoo’s in Victoria, and I will highlight two options:
Melbourne Zoo – most convenient for tourists as it is nearest the CBD but it is also a very standard zoo, like any other “big” zoo. Accessible by tram or train.
Werribee Open Range Zoo – a little bit more special than the Melbourne Zoo. They have additional animal tours (on top of the general entrance fee) such as Sunset Safari, Deluxe Safari Adventure, and up-close Australian Wildlife experience. They have the free general tours once inside the zoo which has a more specific theme than the Melbourne Zoo.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00AM | Breakfast and coffee (hotel, cafe) |
| 9:00AM | Go to train station (check the train schedule on City Mapper, Google Maps, or similar apps) Melbourne Zoo: – By Tram: Route 58 stopping directly outside Melbourne Zoo at Stop 26. Check Google Maps (or similar apps) – By Train: Trains run from Flinders Street Station on the Upfield line Werribee Open Range Zoo: – By Train: Catch a train from the Melbourne CBD to Werribee station (travelling on the Werribee Line). At the station, take an Uber or Didi to Werribbe Zoo |
| 10:30AM (earlier or later) | Arrive at zoo. |
| 4:30PM | Get ready to leave zoo. If at Werribee Open Zoo and you plan to do Sunset Safari, make sure you check the schedule and book beforehand. |
| 5:30PM | If you are back in the city, you can go back to the hotel to freshen up. |
| 6:30PM | Dinner at a restaurant in the CBD or near your hotel |