the animals.
the environment.
the fun.

Make the connection these school holidays.

Kids love to connect with animals! These school holidays, treat the kids to an adventure at Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Santuary or Werribee Open Range Zoo.

Get involved...get connected... get to the zoo these school holidays.

What's on @ Werribee Open Range Zoo

Amazing new cheetah exhibit opens at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Be the first to see the new-look cheetah exhibit  at Werribee Open Range Zoo these school holidays.

 The new exhibit is double in size and has been extensively modified to give it a greater ‘open range' feel with extended views to adjoining zoo grasslands where animals including oryx and camel roam freely. Project Leader, Peter Sullivan, said the new exhibit provided  greater enrichment for cheetah brothers, Kaidi and Inkosana.

For the younger kids, there's an exciting new Discovery Trail. Children can become ‘habitat detectives' as they embark on an amazing journey around the zoo. Using special clues, young super sleuths will find answers to questions about endangered animals and their habitats.Visit the African Village and learn about different types of native animal habitats including frogs and orb weaver spider webs! Learn how to make nesting boxes and write on our Graffiti Board with your suggestions on how to save animal habitats. There'll also be plenty of giveaways! 

Keeper for a Day
Do you want to work with animals? Find out what it takes to work in a zoo at Werribee Open Range Zoo these school holidays.

Go behind the scenes and take part in the daily duties of a zoo keeper; food preparation, animal enrichment, health checks and animal handling.

You will also go on a private safari tour with a difference and have the opportunity to speak with keepers about their amazing jobs and experiences!

What's on @ Melbourne Zoo

The most unique poo in the Zoo!
Fun and adventure await your family these holidays. You can solve the greatest poo mystery of all time, discover one the best kept secrets about Australian animals from their Keepers and find out how helping the environment is as simple as flushing your toilet. You could even win a year's supply of recycled toilet paper!

Who has the most unique poo at the Zoo?
All day, various locations.
Who has the most unique poo at the Zoo? Is it the lion, giraffe, wombat or kangaroo? Follow the clues and solve the riddle to enter the competition for a year's supply of recycled toilet paper! Fun for the whole family! Suitable for ages 5 years and over.

Conservation Cart
Main Drive, various times.
Will you be able to match the animal to its poo? Find out when you visit the Conservation Cart and play the Poo Game. It might even help you discover who has the most unique poo in the Zoo.

Keeper talks
Australian Bush.
Wombats 11am and Koalas 11.30am daily
Discover one of the best-kept survival secrets of koalas and wombats. You'll be amazed... Suitable for ages 6 and over.

Zoo Adventures
Melbourne Zoo offers full day adventure programs for children aged from 5 to 12 years. With behind-the-scenes experiences, hands-on animal interactions, craft and games, and a different theme each day it's an action packed holiday program on the wild side for young animal enthusiasts! 

Bookings are essential.

What's on @ Healesville Sanctuary

Are you a Superhero for Wildlife?
Our colourful parrots have a special message for you these school holidays. Visit the Parrots ‘Wipe for Wildlife' Show everyday at 1.30pm and our Galahs Pip and Georgess will show you how one decision at the supermarket can make a world of difference to our wildlife friends. There'll be giveaways and a visit from our resident wildlife superhero Crapman - he'll be making random appearances looking out for kids who'll join him in the wildlife crusade. (Note: Crapman is on Wednesday to Sunday only. The Parrot Show is on everyday!) 

Check our website www.zoo.org.au/wipe to find out how you can become part of the campaign on-line, and kids, don't forget to come dressed as your favourite superhero when you visit.  

Our Dingo puppies Jinda and Tambo will be howling to meet you. They won't be puppies for long - so now is your chance to see these two youngsters at their playful best.

Keeper for a Day
Do you want to work with animals?  Healesville Sanctuary presents an engaging day of activity for aspiring zoo keepers.

You will go behind the scenes, taking part in many daily duties of a zoo keeper which could include food preparation, animal enrichment, health checks and animal handling.