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School Holidays

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Date

Friday 26 December - Monday 26 January

Time

11:30am - 2:30pm Daily

Location

Hippo Beach, ART, Safari

Cost

Free with Zoo entry

Get ready for the wildest school holidays yet!

This summer, Werribee Open Range Zoo is the ultimate destination for fun, laughter, and adventure. Join us for the Hippo Beach Party, where kids can dance, splash, and play all day long with a live DJ, exciting games, and activities. Grab your sunnies and get ready to play!
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What’s on these holidays:

  • Dive into summer fun with our Hippo Beach Party, complete with a DJ, games, and hands-on activities that will have kids dancing and splashing all day long.

  • Explore our brand-new playground in the African Village, where little adventurers shrink down into the fascinating world of bugs.

  • Cool off with sprinklers and water play at Hippo Beach, on the Cheetah Lawn, and the Australian Trail, plus refreshing misters throughout the Zoo to beat the heat.

  • Enjoy roving performances by Born In A Taxi, sharing conservation messages in a fun and interactive way.

Plan your visit

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Werribee Zoo Map
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Free Safari bus
A visit to our Zoo isn’t complete without a safari through the savannah!
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Our cafes and kiosks
Treat yourself with delicious food at one of our cafes or kiosks
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Free Animal Talks
Every day, you can hear our staff talk about the animals and the Zoo's important conservation work.
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Family-friendly play spaces
Explore the indoor and outdoor play spaces of the zoo!

What else is happening across Zoos Victoria

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School Holiday Fun
Find out what's on at our zoos these school holidays!

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