Werribee Open Range Zoo: Australian Wildlife Encounter & Guided Tour

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Duration30m

GroupUp to 360

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Get Close to Koalas & Kangaroos at Werribee Open Range Zoo

You walk the Australian Trail with a guide who shows you koalas, kangaroos and native wildlife up close. The tour is paced for all ages and fitness levels, includes stroller access, and works best if you book your zoo entry tickets at the same time. Covered shoes required; children under 16 need a paying adult.

30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Australian animal encounter at Werribee Zoo

Book zoo entry tickets
Enter Werribee Open Range Zoo
See koalas up close
Meet the kangaroo mob
Discover other Australian wildlife

The Experience

You'd think a zoo tour would just be walking past animals behind glass, but this one at Werribee Open Range Zoo puts you on the Australian Trail where you actually see how fluffy koalas are in person — not the photo version. The guided tour takes you through the zoo's main attractions, and your guide points out the kangaroo mob and other wildlife you'd probably miss on your own. It's the kind of thing that works for families with small kids because there's no rushing; the pace is built around what people can actually handle in a day.

The tour covers the animals most people come to see, and the guide knows which ones are active at different times and where to stand so you're not fighting a crowd for a view. Koalas, kangaroos, and whatever else is out that day — you get the full Australian experience without having to figure out the zoo layout yourself. One thing to know: zoo entry is not included, so you'll need to book your tickets separately for the same date. Covered shoes are required, and the whole trail is wheelchair accessible if that matters for your group.

It's straightforward enough that you can bring infants (they ride in a stroller) or older kids, and there's no fitness requirement — you're walking at a normal pace on marked paths. If you're visiting Melbourne and want to see the animals without the stress of navigating a big zoo alone, this guided tour handles that part for you.

What’s included

Guided tour of the Australian Trail at Werribee Open Range Zoo.
up-close encounters with koalas and kangaroos.
access to native wildlife viewing areas.
wheelchair-accessible paths and surfaces.
stroller and pram accommodation.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Zoos Victoria

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the main Australian animals without navigating the zoo solo or missing the best spots — the guide handles the route and timing, which frees you to focus on the animals and your group.