Melbourne Zoo
- July 14, 2003
- Rated 4 of 5 by
caracat from perth, undefined, Australia
Great day out and easy to reach from the city via tram, which stops right outside of the zoo. It's a well set out zoo in as natural surroundings as possible. Great elephant and gorilla display, walk thru butterfly house, and walkway over the big cats. Lots of picnic and barbecue areas, some under shelter for bad weather. These can be reserved in advance.
From journal Melbourne in a thimble
Melbourne Zoo
- July 6, 2001
- Rated 3 of 5 by
aussiemate from Melbourne, Australia
It's a pretty good day overall. It's like going to the Taronga Zoo in Sydney but on a smaller scale. There are more animals and venues in Sydney, but the Melbourne Zoo is above average. I'd rate the San Diego, National and Bronx Zoos as well as Taronga ahead of it, but otherwise it's great. There are lots of educational and animal feeding segments for kids and adults to enjoy. It does get very crowded during summer, so try to go during the week. Parking is also difficult, so try to arrive early.
From journal A week in Melbourne, AU