Amazing Wildlife Melbourne

Melbourne Aquarium is a state-of-the-art facility, housing more than 10,000 animals. Home to some of the most feared and most loved animals of the deep blue, the aquarium allows visitors to experience them up close.

You can witness the live feeding of giant sharks and stingrays in the 360-degree Oceanarium, get hands-on in the touch pools or see a piece of the Great Barrier Reef in Victoria! Be dazzled by the colours and personalities of each and every animal, without even getting wet.

Melbourne Aquarium is located in central Melbourne, on the northern bank of the Yarra River. It is conveniently placed to be accessible via public transport, and is also close to many other attractions, including Crown Casino and Southgate.

Melbourne Zoo will fill you with awe as you wander the different developments that keep it at the top of the list of must see Melbourne destinations.

There are more than 300 animal species within the Zoo, ranging from the massive to the minute. Visit the Asian Elephant enclosure, which takes you into the heart of a small village and follows through to a garden setting.

The Orang-utan sanctuary is your chance to see these spectacular creatures as they would behave in the wild. The elevated broadwalk places you close enough to see them climbing, swinging and nesting in the treetops.

Enjoy the company 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.

There is a slice of Africa waiting to be discovered, just 30 minutes from Melbourne. Werribee Open Range Zoo features amazing animals that live in the open savannah environment, purpose built for them.

Rhinos, giraffes and zebras are all out in the open - and you can watch cheetahs at play and get up close with a pride of lions.

Kubu River Hippos Experience is a unique way of getting close to these creatures in their own piece of paradise. Spanning some 3 hectares, the Experience allows visitors to check out the hippos from any angle, via a boadwalk. The area is made up of deep pools, sandy beaches, grassed areas and plenty of gooey mud wallows!

The admission price includes a walking tour with a volunteer guide, and a safari tour.

Phillip Island Nature Park is most commonly known for being home of the Penguin Parade, Australia's most popular natural attraction.

These beautiful little creatures emerge from the water every night from sunset onwards. Watch as they come cross Summerland Beach and waddle ashore to their sand dune burrows. The way they handle the growing currents, as well as the ever-changing weather patterns, is nothing short of amazing.

Visitors to Phillip Island Nature Park will find it is not all about the penguins: there are also koalas and a host of marine life. Nobbies Centre allows you to discover the secrets of the sea - including creatures such as seals, sharks and dolphins - via interactive displays and cameras.

Phillip Island Nature Park is also part of Churchill Island, where you can step back in time at a historic farm. Walk among the historical buildings and meet the residents - Clydesdale horses, highland cattle, ducks and chickens.

Day or night, a visit to the Moonlit Sanctuary is not to be missed. Here you can see the only Southern Bettongs on mainland Australia.

Day Visits – Stroll around the picturesque wetlands with its birds, kangaroos and other native animals. Visit the bush food garden, have a picnic, enjoy refreshments in the Wetland Cafe or browse in the 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, and bookings are essential.