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Melbourne Aquarium

Melbourne Aquarium - Courtesy of Tourism Victoria

The Melbourne Aquarium is a first class tourist attraction and showcases a spectacular collection of Australian aquatic life, with over 10,000 exotic animals. This is the newest and most state-of-the-art aquarium in Australia and provides a complete interactive entertainment experience, from guided tours with marine specialists to scuba diving in the tank with the sharks! Not to be missed is the 360 degree Oceanarium which houses giant sharks and stingrays - witness the incredible live feeding presentations held twice each day. Also experience the beautiful Great Barrier Reef exhibit, Australian Billabongs, touch tanks and the exciting reality simulator ride (included in admission).  For VIP treatment, you can also take a behind the scenes tour (and glass bottom boat ride). 

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Shark diving (at extra cost), ph: +61 (0)3 9510 9081
Where:Corner King & Flinders Streets, Melbourne On the Yarra River, opposite Crown Entertainment Complex.
Phone:+61 (0)3 9620 0999
Website:Melbourne Aquarium

Melbourne Zoo

Royal Melbourne Zoo - Credit Rob Blackburn

Enjoy the company of more than 350 species of local and exotic animals, only minutes north from the city centre. Immerse yourself in the diversity of sights, smells and sounds as you wander through the changing landscapes of Asian and African Rainforest and the Australian Bush. 

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Where:Elliot Avenue, Parkville.
Phone:+61 (0)3 9285 9300
Website:Zoos Victoria

Werribee Open Range Zoo

Werribee Open Range Zoo - Courtesy of Tourism Victoria

Experience a live African safari, only 30 minutes from the city. Set in over 500 acres of open savanna, thrill for a real adventure. Take photo of cheetahs and cheeky monkeys at play, admire pride lions, and trek across grassy plains to encounter rhinos, giraffes, zebras and hippos. You can also join special tours like the Rip Roaring Feed and the Open Vehicle Adventure (additional fees apply). 


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Where:K Road, Werribee (35 kilometers from the Melbourne CBD on the Princes Freeway; Short 30 minute drive from the city over the Westgate Bridge; Take the Werribee South exit to K Road).
Phone:+61 (0)3 9731 9600
Website:Zoos Victoria

Philip Island Nature Park

Phillip Island Nature Park - Courtesy of Tourism Victoria

March of the penguins
It is worthwhile taking a 90 min drive down south to watch the parade of the world’s smallest penguins. Those beautiful little creatures emerge every night at sunset from the sea and waddle ashore to their sand dune burrows. The experience is truly memorable.


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Good disability access and facilities

During Christmas, summer holidays and Easter, it is essential to pre-book your tickets for the Penguin Parade.
Bookings are essential all year round for Penguins Plus, Penguin Skybox and Ultimate Penguin Tour.
Where:Phillip Island Tourist Road, Cowes.
Phone:+61 (0)3 5951 2800.
Website:Phillip Island Nature Parks

Moonlit Sanctuary - Pearcedale Conservation Park

Courtesy of Moonlight Sanctuary

A magical wildlife experience, day or night

Day Visits – Stroll around our picturesque wetlands with its birds, kangaroos and other native animals. Visit the bushfood garden, enjoy a picnic, refreshments in our Wetland Café or browse in our gift shop.

Evening Tours – Join an award winning guided lantern lit tour. Explore the nocturnal world of rare and endangered animals such as bettongs, quolls and gliders. Tours start at dusk, bookings essential.

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Where:550 Tyabb-Tooradin Road, Pearcedale (Approx. 50 minutes from Melbourne CBD)
Phone:+61 (0)3 5978 7935
Website:Moonlit Sanctuary
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