Love nature and animals, I was lucky to walk all the zoos in Melbourne, this strategy on the four places I have been to share the practical information of each park! As we all know, Victoria Conservation Zoo (Zoos Victoria) is a non-profit wildlife conservation agency in Victoria, Australia. It has three world-famous zoos, namely Melbourne Zoo (Melbourne Zoo), Hillsville Wildlife Reserve (Healesville Sanctuary) and Warbie Wildlife Park (Werribee Open Range Zoo).. Melbourne Zoo is only five minutes drive from the center of the city and is a large comprehensive zoo in the urban area. Warbie Wildlife Park, located southwest of City, is an excellent choice for open animal exploration in Africa. Hillsville Wildlife Reserve is the only place in the world where platypus can be seen in the northeast of City. And the last to go to the Moonlight Animal Protection Center, located in the southeast of City, is the only place to touch koalas or midnight gardens!
Melbourne Zoo Melbourne Zoo
Melbourne Zoo, founded in 1857, was named one of the most famous zoos in the world and a member of the oldest zoos in the world. In addition to living more than 320 species of wild animals from all over the world, more than 20,000 species of strange flowers and plants are also planted here, so they are popular with tourists. In the pleasant natural environment of the garden, you can watch the powerful tigers walk through the woods, the dexterous and lovely monkeys walk through the woods, you can experience the tenderness opposite to the orangutans, or go to the elephant park to see the huge Asian elephants.
Brief introduction of the park
The park is divided into seven plates, namely:
Australia cluster forest (Australia Bush)
This area is home to the local Australian little guys, clinging to the trunk to take a nap and forgetting to chew the gum leaves in the mouth, lying in the jungle with no fear of human kangaroos, and naughty Tasmanian demons can be seen in this area.?
Tips：
The area is open from 9 am to 16:30 every day.
Elephant path (Trail of the Elephants)
The Elephant Road feels a little like an Asian village and a Thai garden. This is an area where Asian elephants live and play. When I go, I will have volunteers to take you to find naughty elephants, and the explanation of Asian elephants is also very interesting.
Gorilla Rainforest.
Gorillas are said to be a bright spot at Melbourne Zoo, where there are gorillas-related exhibitions at specific times of the year, but I missed it. If students who are very interested in gorillas can check the exhibition in advance.
WildGrowth.
The Animal growth Zone is an interactive area designed for children between the ages of 3 and 8. If there are children of the right age to go to the garden, do not miss this opportunity to interact with each other!
Marine animal area (Wild Sea)
The marine animal area is not particularly large. Seals and penguins live in this area, but on the whole, they still have the native characteristics of marine life and marine beauty in Victoria, Australia, and there will also be volunteers to explain.
Lion Gorge.
I think this area is no different from some of the country`s larger zoos, the only bright spot is probably the area inhabited by African wild dogs, because the unique physical pattern is also known as the "painted dog," similar to the hound, if you have extra time to go to the park.
Tips：
The area is open from 9 am to 16:30 every day.
Reptile area (Frogs & Reptiles)
This area mainly shows a variety of reptiles and amphibians from Australia and around the world.
Opening hours of the park
- Opening time:9:00am.
- Closed at 17:00 pm
- At the latest, pm will be admitted at 15:30 in the afternoon.
- Butterfly House Open Hours 9:30 a. M.-16:30 p. M.
- There is no rest of the yea
Reason for recommendation
As the nearest zoo in downtown Melbourne, the location of the zoo is very dominant, and almost covers Australia so animals, is a large integrated zoo. If you`ve been around the city and just one day is not scheduled, you might as well take a bus to the Melbourne Zoo.
Park activities
How to get to the destination
Located in (Royal Park), Royal Park in (Parkville), Parkville District, just minutes north of the central Business District. Take train from FlindersStreet Station to RoyalPark Station., the train site of Melbourne Zoo, directly along the UpfieldLine line. You can also take the tram Tram55, from WilliamSt in the center of the city and park outside the zoo. You can also take a taxi (about 12 to 20 Australian dollars) or drive from downtown, but the parking fee costs 2 Australian dollars for 5 hours.
Address: Melbourne Zoo, Elliott Avenue, Parkville VIC 3052
mode of transportation
1. Self-driving: there is a parking lot in the GPS, Zoo according to the address (charge is required);
two. Tram: take the No. 55 tram from William Street (William Street) directly to Melbourne Zoo Station;
3. Train: take the upfield line train from Flinders Street Station (Flinders Street) to the Royal Park Station (Royal Park Station);
4. Bus: take the bus No. 505 from Moonee Ponds to the University of Melbourne and get off at Melbourne Zoo.
Warleby Wildlife Zoo Werribee Open Range Zoo
The Warbie Wildlife Park, 30 minutes` drive from Melbourne, covers an area of more than 200 hectares, making it a massive open wildlife park. The park can take guided sightseeing buses to look for rhinoceros, giraffes and zebras on the open prairie; it can also walk on the African walkway (African Walking Trail), face to face with the majestic lion; the gorilla pavilion is one of the largest and best gorilla pavilions in the world and a great choice for experiencing African adventures.
Brief introduction of the park
There are three main sightseeing roads in Warleby Wildlife Park.
African river path (African River Trail)
The route, which is 1000 meters long and is recommended for about 60 minutes, walks along the path, including African villages, lions, hippopotamus, cheetahs and gorillas.
Australian path (Australian Trail)
The length of the route is 500 meters and the recommended length is about 20 minutes. Walking down this route, the koala, who sleeps with the trunk of the trunk but does not forget to chew the gum leaves in his mouth, lies on the ground without fear of approaching kangaroos, and many local Australians can face each other here.
Tips：
This line is closed at 16:30 in the afternoon
Wirribi Yaluk Riverside Trail (Wirribi Yaluk Trail)
The length of 1000 meters, the recommended length of about 35 minutes, this path along the river, the same day to see a lot of people picnics by the river, in such an environment of picnics is also a good choice.
Tips：
This line is closed at 16:30 in the afternoon
A trip to Safari
About 40 minutes, will cross the park in Asia, North America and Africa several regional grasslands, the whole process will be explained, sit down to immerse themselves in the magical world of wildlife, start an exciting wildlife adventure! There is no limit to the age of the sightseeing bus trip, so do not miss a chance to observe the animals at close range with the animals in the garden!
Tips：
The last sightseeing bus is at 03:30 in the afternoon and needs to arrive at the departure station 10 minutes before departure
Opening hours of the park
- Opening time:9:00am.
- Closed at 17:00 pm
- At the latest, pm will be admitted at 15:30 in the afternoon.
- There is no rest of the yea
Reason for recommendation
If Melbourne Zoo can`t satisfy your exploration of the little guys and want to learn more about them and see how they live in the most natural environment, be sure to go to Warby Wildlife Park. Catch up with a sightseeing bus and start your prairie exploration trip! Walleby Wildlife Park is also suitable for bringing children together. There are many interactive projects and areas for children. While children play, they can learn a lot of knowledge about nature and animals. It can be said that it is one of the favorite activities of the local family!
Tips：
Each area needs to pay attention to the opening hours before entering the park, so as not to miss it unfortunately!
Park activities
How to get to the destination
Warleby Wildlife Park is located 35 kilometers west of Melbourne, on the Princes Freeway Highway. It is only about 30 minutes` drive from (Westgate Bridge), West Gate Bridge, and it is only about 30 minutes` drive from Werribee South exit to K Road Road. You can also take a daily bus. In addition, the Squires tour bus leaves (National Gallery of Victoria) at the Victoria National Museum of Art at 180 St Kilda Rd at 9:20 and returns around 3: 00 p.m.
Address: Werribee Open Range Zoo, K Rd, Werribee South VIC 3030
mode of transportation
1. Self-driving: the wildlife park is 33.8 kilometers from downtown Melbourne, about 30 minutes by car.
2. Public transport:Take the bus train from Melbourne CBD to Warb Station, then take Bus 439 from the Wallerbeestation to the zoo.
Hillsville Wildlife Reserve Healesville Sanctuary
The Hillsville Wildlife Reserve is located in the center of the Yalah Valley, in the original forest reserve of the Yalah Valley There are more than 200 species of birds, mammals, reptiles. It is a world-famous ornamental Australian wildlife site living in natural habitats, from gurgling streams to dense canopy providing a place for tourists and animals to return to nature. Also visit the Australian Wildlife Health Center, where more than 1,500 native animals are said to receive treatment and care every year. Of course, most notably, this is the only place in the world where duckbill can be seen!
Brief introduction of the park
The Hillsville Wildlife Park Reserve is viewed in several areas of the atmosphere, namely,
Main channel (Main Track)
About 1.2km long, Rao Coranderrk Creek River, by the way can reach the area where all the animals are located.?
Woodland trail Woodlands Track
About 800 meters long, this is the heaven and earth of shrubs and rare birds. You will meet a range of iconic Australian birds, from endangered red-tailed parrots (who are not afraid of people and like to meet us at all) to naughty parrots (easily deceived by food in the hands of tourists), all of which live here and are called the Spirit of the Sky.
Dingo Home Dingo Country
Dingoes is one of the most representative animals in Australia, but it is also an endangered species in Victoria. If you are lucky, you may see daily walks with breeders and Dingoes around the Healesville Sanctuary site.
Wetland trail Wetlands Track
This area is home to royal spoonbills, swans and wetland birds, where birds can be seen paddling into the lake from the air.
Wildlife Hospital Trail Wildlife Hospital Track
During a visit to the wildlife hospital, there is not only a chance to see the little people being cared for, but also to hear the story of small animal patients from being rescued, treated and recovered to being released into the wild. If there are children into the garden, here can participate in the game interaction, children can dress up as a small hospital rescue team, save plush patients, in entertainment to learn
Platypus trail Platypus Track
There are the most iconic species platypus living in this area! Sit in a theater and listen to amazing waterway adventures, observe the interaction between platypus and breeders, how to play in the water, and even get into the water to scratch their bellies!
Koala Forest & kangaroo Koala Forest & Kangaroo Country
This is the living area of Australia`s iconic animals, which can enjoy many animals such as Kola, Kangaroo and Poker.
Opening hours of the park
- Opening time:9:00am.
- Closed at 17:00 pm
- At the latest, pm will be admitted at 15:30 in the afternoon.
- There is no rest of the yea
Reason for recommendation
The Hillsville Wildlife Reserve is more like a large animal habitat than a general zoo, where you can stroll along the quiet path, enjoy the little guys in the shrubs or jungle, and visit the Australian Wildlife Health Center. Of course, the reason to see the rare platypus is enough for you to come and find out.
Park activities
How to get to the destination
The Hillsville Wildlife Reserve is located in (Yarra Valley), the Ara Valley, the leading wine region in Victoria, just an hour`s drive from Melbourne. A one-day bus tour from Melbourne, most of which are from (Federation Square), Federal Square, Melbourne`s central business district, but sometimes a hotel pick-up service. The best way to do this is to drive here by yourself, after all, the park provides free parking.
Address: Badger Creek Road, Healesville, Vic. 3777
mode of transportation
1. Self-driving: there is a parking lot in the address GPS, Zoo (A $2 in 5 hours)-on the east side of Melbourne Highway, follow Maroondah Highway East, turn right at Badger Creek Road and follow the sign to reach your destination, about an hour`s drive;
2. Train: take the upfield line train from Flinders Street Station (Flinders Street) to the Royal Park Station (Royal Park Station);
3. Public transport: take train to Lilydale station, from downtown Melbourne and then bus 685 to Healesville, shuttle bus will take you to your destination.
Melbourne Moonlight Wildlife Reserve Moonlit Sanctuary
Moonlight Zoo is southeast of Melbourne, about an hour`s drive from Melbourne. Covering an area of about 10 hectares, more than 200 more than 30 species of animals breed in the reserve. Moonlight Zoo is not only a wild zoo, it is more like a protected area, the park often participates in some Australian rare wildlife conservation and breeding programs to protect and cultivate many populations of threat and endangered species.
Brief introduction of the park
The animals in the park are mainly distributed in two directions, respectively.
Northeast of lake area
In this area, you can meet bouncing kangaroos, confused koalas, super cool Australian wild dogs, and colorful birds, and you can gently touch the loose fur of Cora and have a close contact with them.
Southwest of the lake area
Animals such as ostriches, Tasmanian demons and Australian hounds live in this area. During the visit to the park, you can also buy some animal feed for the little guys to eat by hand. In addition, if you have the opportunity, you can also see the unique "animal protection progress" wildlife performance in the reserve, the performance time is not the same every day, but as long as the weather allows, you can certainly participate in it.
Opening hours of the park
- Opening time:10:00am.
- Closed at 17:00 pm
Reason for recommendation
Melbourne Moonlight Wildlife Reserve is a must-have point from downtown to Monington Springs and Philip Island to see penguins, and if you happen to pass by, you can include it in your plan. In addition, Moonlight Wildlife Reserve is also the only zoo in Victoria that can be in close contact with koalas. You can touch their fluffy fur for only 20 Australian dollars. Don`t forget to let friends take pictures of you at this time! Although the size of the Moonlight Wildlife Reserve is not large by contrast, if you like animals as much as I do and want to explore the mysteries of animals at night, the park`s night tour is worth a try!
Park activities
How to get to the destination
Address: Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale VIC 3912
mode of transportation
self-driving
GPS input 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd Pearcedale to follow GPS by car, and there are a large number of parking spaces at the gate of the park free of charge.
[简] (公共交通) transit
Take bus train from downtown to Frankston Station station, change to tram No. 776, get off at Pearcedale, walk 30 minutes (about 2.5km) after getting off.
epilogue
In fact, the four zoos I went to have different features, but how can I give up this opportunity to explore the wonderful world of these lovely little ones, since I have set foot on the land of Australia? Take advantage of the weather, combine the strategy of each park and your time schedule, open your animal kingdom to explore!
Author: Joe Oceania Tourism
