Melbourne Zoo

Melbourne Zoo is situated north of the CBD in Parkville which means only 4km from the centre. Visitor can see more than 320 species every day of the year. The animals are from different parts of the world - Africa, Asia etc. The Zoo has a special Twilights program in January, February and March. It's open hours are from 9 am to 5 pm. The visitors can also pay for sleeping in tents in the zoo. The zoo also offers educational progarms for both scolars and students.

Melbourne Zoo was opened in 1862 and thus it's the oldest zoo in Australia. It was constructed to assimilate the London Zoo. Till 1870 the Zoo was used mainly for acclimatisation of the domestic animal which were brought to the island. Then more exotic animals were shown to the public thanks to Albert Alexander Cochrane Le Souef. The gardens in the Zoo were developed to be suitable for picnics and walks.

Among the last animals welcomed in the zoo are White Colobus monkey, Pygmy Hippo and two two Snow Leopard cubs. You can read more on the official website of Melbourne Zoo.