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Asian Elephant

The Asian Elephant was once widespread throughout Asia. However, loss of habitat and poaching has forced remaining populations into heavily forested, inaccessible regions in south and South-East Asia. Countries in which the Asian Elephant may be found include Sri Lanka, Laos, Thailand, Burma, China, Malaysia, India, Indonesia (on the island of Sumatra) and Cambodia. There may be fewer than 53,000 animals remaining throughout Asia and the wild population is decreasing.

Zoo highlights

Better butterfly house

Butterfly House

The Butterfly House offers one of the zoo’s most loved – and magical – experiences. Immerse yourself in the lush vegetation that is home to hundreds of spectacularly coloured native butterflies.

Wild encounters

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Close-up Encounters

Melbourne Zoo's Close-up Encounters will bring you face-to-face with some of our zoo's most popular personalities.

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    Breakfast with the Gorillas 2017
    Breakfast with the Gorillas

    Selected Saturdays in January & February 2017

    Delight in a delicious buffet breakfast at Melbourne Zoo, then see the Western Lowland Gorillas enjoying an early morning forage while hearing from the keepers about these fascinating animals.

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    28 January - 16 February 2017

    Celebrate the festive season with friends, family and wildlife at our three great Zoos!

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    Breakfast with the Gorillas 2017
    Breakfast with the Gorillas

    Selected Saturdays in January & February 2017

    Delight in a delicious buffet breakfast at Melbourne Zoo, then see the Western Lowland Gorillas enjoying an early morning forage while hearing from the keepers about these fascinating animals.

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    28 January - 16 February 2017

    Celebrate the festive season with friends, family and wildlife at our three great Zoos!

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    Breakfast with the Gorillas 2017
    Breakfast with the Gorillas

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    Delight in a delicious buffet breakfast at Melbourne Zoo, then see the Western Lowland Gorillas enjoying an early morning forage while hearing from the keepers about these fascinating animals.

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    Celebrate the festive season with friends, family and wildlife at our three great Zoos!

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    Breakfast with the Gorillas 2017
    Breakfast with the Gorillas

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    Delight in a delicious buffet breakfast at Melbourne Zoo, then see the Western Lowland Gorillas enjoying an early morning forage while hearing from the keepers about these fascinating animals.

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    What's on 1st March 2017

    Breakfast with the Gorillas 2017
    Breakfast with the Gorillas

    Selected Saturdays in January & February 2017

    Delight in a delicious buffet breakfast at Melbourne Zoo, then see the Western Lowland Gorillas enjoying an early morning forage while hearing from the keepers about these fascinating animals.

    Little Penguins
    Lunar New Year 2017

    28 January - 16 February 2017

    Celebrate the festive season with friends, family and wildlife at our three great Zoos!

    What's on 2nd March 2017

    Breakfast with the Gorillas 2017
    Breakfast with the Gorillas

    Selected Saturdays in January & February 2017

    Delight in a delicious buffet breakfast at Melbourne Zoo, then see the Western Lowland Gorillas enjoying an early morning forage while hearing from the keepers about these fascinating animals.

    Little Penguins
    Lunar New Year 2017

    28 January - 16 February 2017

    Celebrate the festive season with friends, family and wildlife at our three great Zoos!

    What's on 3rd March 2017

    Breakfast with the Gorillas 2017
    Breakfast with the Gorillas

    Selected Saturdays in January & February 2017

    Delight in a delicious buffet breakfast at Melbourne Zoo, then see the Western Lowland Gorillas enjoying an early morning forage while hearing from the keepers about these fascinating animals.

    Little Penguins
    Lunar New Year 2017

    28 January - 16 February 2017

    Celebrate the festive season with friends, family and wildlife at our three great Zoos!

    What's on 4th March 2017

    Breakfast with the Gorillas 2017
    Breakfast with the Gorillas

    Selected Saturdays in January & February 2017

    Delight in a delicious buffet breakfast at Melbourne Zoo, then see the Western Lowland Gorillas enjoying an early morning forage while hearing from the keepers about these fascinating animals.

    Little Penguins
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    28 January - 16 February 2017

    Celebrate the festive season with friends, family and wildlife at our three great Zoos!

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    Upcoming events at Melbourne Zoo

    Feeding Penguins at Wild Sea
    Meet the Keeper

    Daily at Melbourne Zoo

    Each day, we offer opportunities to hear our expert keepers talk about the animals in their care and the conservation work being done for various species.

    Breakfast with the Gorillas 2017
    Breakfast with the Gorillas

    Selected Saturdays in January & February 2017

    Delight in a delicious buffet breakfast at Melbourne Zoo, then see the Western Lowland Gorillas enjoying an early morning forage while hearing from the keepers about these fascinating animals.

    Zoo Twilights 2017
    Zoo Twilights

    27 January – 11 March 2017

    Zoo Twilights is back this summer at Melbourne Zoo to entertain you in a live music setting like no other. Tickets on sale now!

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