Werribee Open Range Zoo General Admission Ticket

About this tour

Explore a 225-hectare open-range zoo modelled on the African Serengeti, set just outside Melbourne. Your general admission includes a 40-minute guided bus safari through grassland where zebras, giraffes and other animals roam in expansive paddocks, plus access to all daily keeper talks. Spend three hours at your own pace discovering hundreds of rare and exotic species alongside Australian natives, all thriving in naturalistic settings designed to mimic their wild habitats.

Highlights

• 40-minute bus safari through open grassland enclosures
• Hundreds of rare, exotic and native Australian animals
• Daily keeper presentations and talks throughout the zoo
• 225 hectares of spacious, naturalistic animal habitats
• Self-paced exploration suitable for families and all fitness levels
• Wheelchair accessible grounds and transport options

What to expect

You'll start with the guided bus safari, which takes you close to grazing animals across open fields—a different experience from traditional enclosure viewing. The animals have genuine space to move and behave naturally, which means sightings vary by the day and time. Between and after the safari, wander the grounds at your own pace, stopping at keeper talks scheduled throughout the day where staff share behaviour insights and conservation work. The zoo caters well to families with young children and those with mobility needs.

Good to know

Public transport links the site; no hotel pickup included. Bring water and sunscreen—it's open parkland with limited shade. Prams and strollers work on all paths. Service animals are welcome. Allow flexibility; animal locations change seasonally.