The Werribee Zoo...A Rip Roaring Open Plains Adventure
Wow, what an amazing, thrilling, hair-raising, fascinating and thoroughly enjoyable experience this has to be. Put this on your things to do list, perhaps one of those last minute getaways This is one of those family fun activities or things to do in Melbourne that you will never forget. You and all your family can spend the whole day here as there is so much to see and take in. You can get so close to these wonderful and unique african savanna animals. They are sometimes only feet away from you, I found myself holding my breath so as not to disturb them In Australia we do have natural savanna grasslands not dissimilar to those found on the african savanna. However the savanna animals that graze on the african savanna grasslands are very, very different to the Kangaroo, Emu etc that are native to Australia. You really get the feeling that you could be out there on the open plains of africa. Now that is really an awesome experience. Let me just take you briefly through the Werribee Open Range Zoo and show you some of the amazing creatures that you will see.....  Where is The Werribee Open Range Zoo?
The drive to the Werribee Zoo is around 30 minutes south west from central Melbourne. K Road Werribee Melways Ref: Map 201 D1 Visit MyMaps and follow the prompts for a detailed layout to your destination ... I find this is a very easy way of getting around.
There is also a shuttle bus that departs from the Victorian Arts Center in the City...Bookings are essential. Phone (03)97485094 or visit
The Werribee Park Shuttle Website
The Werribee Zoo is part of the Zoological Parks and Gardens Board which also includes the Healesville Sanctuary and the Melbourne Zoo The Open Range Zoo is located on the Werribee River in the Werribee Park and is adjacent to the Werribee Mansion Entry includes one of the totally enthralling and exciting Safari savanna tours. This will take you past african zebra, giraffe, waterbuck, ostrich, rhinos, camels, oryx and other savanna animals. 
The Tour takes about an hour, bring your camera as there are lots of great opportunities to take some great pictures. The tour driver runs a totally captivating commentary throughout the session and you are able to ask questions and really get involved with the whole experience.  Say Cheeze
The Kubu River Hippos
 You can stroll 120 metres of boardwalks and come eye-to-eye with the hippos from a partly-submerged barge, the Kubu Queen.
After exploring on foot, the safari bus then takes you across the Kubu River ford in one of the world's only drive-through hippo experiences.
These Creatures are incredible...one of the world's most dangerous when found in the wild.
They look like gentle giants, but don't be deceived. 
When you arrive back at the Meerkat Licensed Bistro, you can spend some time watching these amazing little creatures as you enjoy a cuppa and a bite to eat.Their antics will have you enthralled for ages. There is also a take-away food Kiosk next door to the Bistro and courtyard seating for convenience.  
Refreshed and ready for your next experience...just follow the directions and wander along the pathways that will take you to some of the most amazing encounters that you will ever experience.
Lions on the Edge
Follow the path of a lion through an african village and the savanna grasslands to his pridelands. There are interactive elements to this walk, like sitting in the jeep and looking directly into the face of the king of the beasts.
Separated by what appeared to be just a thin pane of glass, I could not move.
He appeared from nowhere, jumped up onto the front of the jeep, sat down facing us and opened his huge mouth to yawn! Those Teeth...
He licked his Lips, looked at each one of us, shook his beautiful mane, then slowly hopped down and proceeded on his way.
I WILL NEVER FORGET THE EXPERIENCE! There are also Specialty Tours at the Werribee Zoo that operate and the details on the prices for these tours can be found along with the times that the Zoo is open and other relevant information that you may require
here at the Werribee Zoo Website
These Exciting Speciality Tours include.....Watch the keepers feed the lions with this behind the scenes tour. Now this is really a spine tingling experience. You can smell the beasts and hear them roaring.  Camp overnight with the animals...You will be comfortable in the very accomodating safari tents. Camping around the open fire out on the plains enjoying a delicious BBQ and listening to the fun stories provided by your host. Awake to the sounds of the savanna, the roar of the lions and the smell of an african plains cooked breakfast.  Very up close and personal, eye to eye with one of the world's tallest mammals. An incredible experience....  A close encounter with the Southern White Rhino. Special informative commentary on the challenges of breeding this magnificent creature. A very personalized guided tour through special lower grazing areas for these and other african animals.  Come and visit The Werribee Zoo soon and experience All Creatures Great and Small The Wyndham Shire Website is also an excellent source of local information. There are always different things to see and they also offer information on Special Happenings at the Werribee Zoo, School Holiday Events and other local family fun activities  Africa right on your doorstep...couldn't ask for more exciting, thrilling and amazing things for kids to do. Book one of the special Werribee Open Range Zoo Tours or just rock on up to the entrance and take yourself and your loved ones on an adventure they will always remember If you would like to keep up to date on my getaway finds and travelling tips I invite you to subscribe to my SuperNan's getaway cybe Newsletter, my E-zine. For other great ideas on places to take the family whether it be a last minute getaway or one of those things to do when bored hop on back to my day tripping page... Things to do in Melbourne Return from The Werribee Zoo to Family Getaways
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