I love nature and animals, the time in melbourne fortunately all the zoos have gone through, this introduction to the four places I have been to share the dry goods of each park oh! As we all know, the Victoria Conservation Zoo is a non-profit wildlife conservation agency in Victoria, Australia, with three world-famous zoos, Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary, and Werribee Open Range Zoo, Australia. The Melbourne Zoo is only five minutes from downtown and is a large integrated zoo in the city; the Hualibey Wildlife Park, located in City, is an excellent South African animal explorer; and the South West Side is the only place to visit the South East Side; and the North East Side Zoo is the only place to visit the North East Coast Park.
Melbourne Zoo Melbourne Zoo
The Melbourne Zoo, established in 1857, was named one of the world`s most famous zoos and a member of the world`s oldest zoo. In addition to more than 320 species of wild animals from around the world, more than 20,000 species of exotic grass are grown, and are therefore favored by tourists. In the natural environment of the garden, you can watch the mighty tiger walk in the forest, the smart and lovely monkey can travel freely in the forest, also can experience the relative warm condition with the orangutan, or go to the elephant park to see the large Asian elephant.
Brief introduction of the park
By official website diagram
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 at 9:00 a.m. to 16:30 p.m.
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 jungle (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.
Animal growth area (WildGrowing)
The animal growing area is a designed and interactive area for children aged 3 to 8. Don`t miss this interactive opportunity if you`re a kid who`s in line with your age.
Marine animal area (Wild Sea)
Not counting the size of the marine fauna In particular The big, the seals and the little penguins live in the area, but in general it`s the original Victorian sea life and beauty, and there will be volunteers to explain it.
Lion Canyon (Lion Gorge)
Personally, the region and some of the relatively large-scale zoos in the country are no two-way, the only bright spot is that there is an African wild dog in the region, because the unique pattern on the body is also called a "Painted dog", similar to the hounds, and if it is an extra time on the day of the park, it is possible to go.
Tips：
The area is open at 9:00 a.m. to 16:30 p.m.
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: am at 9:00 in the morning
- Closed at 17:00 pm
- At the latest, pm will be admitted at 15:30 in the afternoon.
- Butterfly House is open at 9:30 in the morning and at 16:30 in the afternoon.
- There is no rest of the yea
Reason for recommendation
As the nearest zoo to downtown Melbourne, the geographical location is very dominant and almost covers all animals in Australia. It is a large comprehensive zoo. If you have traveled all over the city and have not made arrangements for a day, you might as well take a bus to 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
- Self-driving: there is a parking lot in the GPS, Zoo according to the address (charge is required);
- Tram: take the No. 55 tram from William Street (William Street) directly to Melbourne Zoo Station;
- Train: take the upfield line train from Flinders Street Station (Flinders Street) to the Royal Park Station (Royal Park Station);
- 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 tourist paths in the Warbellie 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 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: am at 9:00 in the morning
- 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
- Self-driving: the wildlife park is 33.8 kilometers from downtown Melbourne, about 30 minutes by car.
- Public transport: take the bus train from Melbourne CBD to Warbie Station (Werribee station), and take bus 439 from Warbie Station (Werribee station) to the Zoo.
Hillsville Wildlife Reserve Healesville Sanctuary
The Hillsville Wildlife Reserve is located in the center of the Yala Valley. There are more than 200 species of birds, mammals and reptiles in the original Forest Reserve of the Yala Valley. It is a world-famous place for Australian wildlife to watch and live in its natural habitat, from murmuring streams to dense crowns, providing a place for tourists and animals to return to nature. You can also visit the Australian Wildlife Health Center, where more than 1500 indigenous animals are said to be treated and cared for each year. Of course, it is worth mentioning that this is the only place in the world where you can see platypus!
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. You can enjoy koalas, kangaroos, kangaroos and other animals along the way.
Opening Hours of the Park
- Opening time: am at 9:00 in the morning
- 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:
- 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;
- Train: take the upfield line train from Flinders Street Station (Flinders Street) to the Royal Park Station (Royal Park Station);
- 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: am at 10:00 in the morning
- 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 is accessible by GPS, with lots of free parking at the entrance of the park.
- Take train from downtown to get off at Frankston Station, transfer to Tram 776, get off at Pearcedale, walk 30 minutes (about 2.5km).
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
