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Melbourne Zoo Frommer's Very Highly Recommended


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Hours Daily 9am-5pm
Location Elliot Ave., Parkville,
Transportation Tram: 55 going north on William St. to stop 25; 19 from Elizabeth St. to stop 16 (then a short walk to your left, following signposts). Train: Royal Park Station
Phone 03/9285 9300
Web site www.zoo.org.au
Prices Admission A$24.40 adults, A$12.10 children 4-15, A$55.50 families of 4
Other Parking: $2 for 5 hours

Review of Melbourne Zoo

Built in 1862, this is the oldest zoo in the country, and makes a great day out if you've got kids. There are some 3,000 animals here, including the ever-popular kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, koalas, wombats, and platypuses. Rather than being locked in cages, most animals are in almost natural surroundings or well-tended gardens. Don't miss the butterfly house, with its thousands of colorful occupants flying around; the free-flight aviary; the lowland gorilla exhibit; and the treetop orangutan exhibit. A new development, due to open in 2009 to replace the old 1939 seal pool, will be home to Australian fur seals, Australian Little Penguins, and other marine life. Allow at least 90 minutes if you just want to see the Australian natives, and around 4 hours for the entire zoo.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.



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