Melbourne Zoo
Melbourne Holidays should definitely include a visit to the The Royal Melbourne Zoological Gardens, commonly known as the Melbourne Zoo which contains more than 350 animal species from Australia and around the world. The zoo is a popular tourist attraction for those on holiday in Melbourne. The zoo is regarded by experts as one of the world's best zoos covering 22 hectares (55 acres) of botanic-style gardens creating appropriate habitat zones and just 4km from the city centre.
Melbourne Zoo is an historic zoo with an innovative master plan that displays a representative sample of the world's fauna and flora in a series of bioclimatic (or habitat) zones. Melbourne Zoo is clearly one of the world's great zoos and Melbourne holiday would certain be less special without visiting the attraction.
More than 350 animal species from Australia and around the world are on view just 4 km from the centre of Melbourne, in a botanic garden setting of 55 acres / 22 hectares.
Melbourne Zoo is Australia's oldest: it opened in 1862. Significant historic features such as the design of the Main Walk and an early 20th Century menagerie exhibit are preserved in an historic zone so visitors will be able to measure the great improvements which have been achieved.
Melbourne Zoo is located only minutes from the city centre making it easy for tourists on holiday in Melbourne to visit. Car parking is available or Melbourne tourists can take the tram or train to reach the Zoo. Tram 55 from William Street Monday-Saturday and Tram 68 from Elizabeth Street run on Sundays. Trains run from historic Flinders Street Station on the Upfield or Gowrie lines Monday through Sunday, stopping at Melbourne Zoos own Royal Park Station.
Because its design is sympathetic to the natural environments of the animals who live here, your exploration will take you through diverse habitats from tropical rainforest to ‘African' grasslands.Highlights include the Australian bush setting, where you can meet some remarkable indigenous animals and African and Asian rainforests - the former is home to gorillas and Mandrills, the latter to the magnificent Trail of the Elephants' exhibit. Summer evenings are a great time for tourists on holiday in Melbourne to visit as the zoo puts on even more of a show with live bands and special seasonal events. It is no wonder that this is one of the most popular itinerary additions for Melboure Holidays.
