Melbourne · MELBOURNE WILDLIFE & ZOO
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Koalas, kangaroos, penguins and the odd platypus, without a long drive to find them. The wildlife days below deliver, from Healesville Sanctuary and the open-range zoo to Phillip Island after dark, with prices, durations, and which ones are best for families.
Full-day Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles wildlife tour from Melbourne with koalas, rainforest walk, Loch Ard Gorge views, and guided photo stops.
“It was a bit long and tedious but worth it to see the twelve apostles Theo is probably the best part of the trip, lucky if you get him”
See fairy penguins at night plus koalas, kangaroos, and seals, with Melbourne pickup, onboard Wi-Fi, and a full-day eco route to Phillip Island.
“Tom was a very informative tour guide and took good care of us. The bus is pretty small and it’s a long day but the penguin parade was definitely worth the late night!”
Reverse Great Ocean Road day trip from Melbourne with a London Bridge stop, wildlife spotting, and top viewpoints like Loch Ard Gorge and 12 Apostles.
“Enjoyed the trip by David Hsu. He was hilarious with his narrations and a careful, considerate driver. My family of 8 enjoyed his tour. Worth every penny.”
Ride Puffing Billy, walk Emerald Lake, meet Aussie wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary, and sample free chocolates from Yarra Valley.
“Graham is as a very knowledgeable driver. Puffing Billy was a great experience as was Healsville Sanctuary. It is a long day but finishes with a trip to a chocolate factory!”
Full-day Phillip Island wildlife tour from Melbourne with Moonlit Sanctuary, Nobbies seals, and the Penguin Parade. Pickup and Wi‑Fi included.
“All sites were especially beautiful or interesting. The Penguin parade did not meet to my expectation.”
Melbourne day-trip to Phillip Island for koalas and the Little Penguin Parade, plus Nobbies boardwalk views, on a 9.5-hour coach tour.
“Peter, our guide and driver, is exceptional! He is so kind, helpful and knowledgeable. I wish there had been more koalas to see, they are so adorable! The little penguins walking up the hill after dark was so amazing to watch. Will do this tour again.”
Melbourne Zoo 1-day ticket lets you explore 320+ species, from rainforest tigers and lions to koalas, penguins, and fur seals.
“It was a amazing Zoo. We loved it and would highly recommend it also.”
Phillip Island day trip from Melbourne for Moonlit Sanctuary, Nobbies seals, Woolamai Beach, and the Penguin Parade at dusk.
“Very fun trip especially watching the Penguins come out of the ocean and walk around the island. Our driver Steve was a blast.”
Werribee Open Range Zoo near Melbourne blends a real open-range safari with lion, gorilla, hippo, and Australian animal encounters.
“My group from Mambourin Enterprises went n saw Gorillas, Monkeys, Lions, Koalas, Hippos, Cheetahs n Meerkats. Then we went on the Safari Tour ride n saw Mongolian wild Horses, Camels, Emus, Antelope, Giraffes, Rhinos n Zebras.”
10-hour full-day tour from Melbourne to Phillip Island for koalas, The Nobbies, Woolamai Beach and the Penguin Parade at dusk.
“Fiona the driver and guide was wonderful. She genuinely loved what she does. And it showed. Made the trip that much more memorable.”
Steam through the Dandenong Ranges on Puffing Billy, then meet koalas and birds at Healesville, with pickup from Melbourne for $140.
“Fun ride and a lots of nice and cute animals. Thank you for the trip”
Ride the iconic Puffing Billy steam train through the Dandenong Ranges, then watch Phillip Island’s penguins return at sunset.
“It was a long day but the guide (Mark?) was great and he made sure that for the most part it was never boring. He showed us some interesting views and gave us the opportunity to get out, stretch our legs and take photos. The views in the Dandenongs is stunning and even if you don't do a tour, I would highly suggest you jump in a car and take a drive. Not seeing many penguins was disappointing but that is no one's fault. You are NOT allowed to take photos and they are very strict on that. Puffing Billy was fun and once again the views were spectacular. We…”
Steam train views, Emerald Lake walks, Healesville wildlife, and chocolate tastings in one long day from Melbourne for $163.53.
“Puffing Billy's ticket is taken by the travel agency in the closing date so that they can price in a very high way. the introduction of the trip is poor and the Healesville Sanctuary is boring. so that we quit the trip in the middle and go back to city ourselves.”
12-hour Melbourne wildlife day trip with Moonlit Sanctuary animals, The Nobbies coastal walk, and Phillip Island penguins at sunset.
“We highly recommend this tour. Alan was such a lovely and friendly guide, making sure eveeyone in the bus returned safely and had a great time at the stops. He surely is also passionate and knowledgeable about the wildlife and he offer great spots to view the lookput points where there are almost no other people but our tour group. The tour is a great value for money and itinerary and time between stops were planned perfectly. .”
Melbourne Zoo general entry lets you roam at your pace near the CBD, see 320+ species, enjoy keeper talks, and plan a family day out.
“Amazing place where you could see platypuses! We were lucky to see the one on a feeding spree! We also saw chimpanzee “flying” the ropes above the ground: This is absolutely unique to this zoo! We spend several hours in the zoo, and they rolled as a three minutes being densely populated with animal and plant views!”
