Melbourne Zoo

The following types of events can be held at Melbourne Zoo:
- AGM
- Awards Dinner
- Bar Mitzvah
- Christening
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Conference
- Corporate Function
- Corporate Offsite
- End of Financial Year Party
- Engagement Party
- Gala Dinner
- Meeting
- Networking Event
- Product Launch
- School Formal
- Seminar
- Trade Show
- University Ball
- Wedding
- Workshop
- 18th Birthday Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- 40th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Trivia Night
- Hens Night
- Birthday Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- Function
- Bat Mitzvah
- Ceremony
- Training
- Private Dining
- Baby shower

If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Melbourne Zoo is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.

The best way to find out if Melbourne Zoo is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.

Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.

The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at Melbourne Zoo:
- Filtered Water
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
- BYO Drinks

For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.

There are a few steps involved in booking an event at Melbourne Zoo and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.

Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:

- Event type

- Number of people attending

- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)

- Budget (per person or total)

- Room layout

- Food and beverage / catering requirements

- Any other requirements

Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Melbourne Zoo to check:

1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?

2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?

This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.

If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Melbourne Zoo to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).

VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by Melbourne Zoo if you book via us.

There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page

The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.

Please enquire for pricing and availability.

This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.

This is the perfect venue for all kinds of events such as Melbourne Zoo Kids parties, Melbourne Zoo Wedding, Melbourne Zoo Wedding reception, and Melbourne Zoo Christmas Party, among others.

The venue features flexible event spaces that can be configured to suit your needs, whether you are planning a large corporate gala or an intimate wedding reception.

There are even party packages for Melbourne Zoo Birthday Party, Melbourne Zoo Holiday Parties, and Melbourne Zoo Team Building events. For example, the Melbourne Zoo's Kids Party Packages are perfect for kids aged two to ten and include a food and beverage attendant, a delicious variety of party food, and plenty of activities. You can also enjoy the fantastic Gorilla Ranger Station hidden in the bamboo forest, complete with windows over a reptile exhibit. And we don't forget the parents! We offer adult-friendly catering, extra entertainment and special birthday cupcakes made at our very own Zoo Bakery.

It is also perfect for school holidays as ordinators can arrange a private tour of the zoo, with workshops and animal encounters. For those looking for something a little more special, the Melbourne Zoo also offers VIP tours which include exclusive access to areas not open to the general public.

No matter what type of event you are looking for, the Melbourne Zoo has something perfect for your needs. Contact Zoo Events or VenueNow Event Booking Expert today for more details. You will surely have a memorable birthday and other functions!

It is located at Elliott Avenue, Parkville VIC 3052, Australia.

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The zoo is accessible via Royal Park station on the Upfield railway line and is also accessible via tram routes 58 and 19, as well as by bicycle on the Capital City Trail.

Journey through the Australian bush at the Melbourne Zoo. Over 320 species from around the world call Melbourne Zoo home. There are native Australian animals including Tasmanian devils, Australian fur seals and corroboree frogs; African animals including zebra, lions and giraffes; Asian animals including orangutans, elephants and tapirs; Himalayan snow leopards; New Zealand Fiordland penguins; the list goes on! Stroll through the lush rainforests, where tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. 

Popular exhibits include the 'Butterfly House', the 'Gorilla Rainforest', the 'Reptile House', the lush Asian & African Rainforests', the 'Great Flight Aviary', 'Wild Sea', the 'Underwater world', 'Treetop Apes and Monkeys' and 'Lion Gorge'. 

All the animals and plants are taken care of in the most natural way possible. There are also plenty of educational opportunities available, including workshops on giraffe feeding, penguin feeding and more.