Halls Gap Zoo — Victoria's largest privately owned regional zoo

We are home to over 120 species and 500 individuals of native and exotic mammals, reptiles and birds. The magnificent Grampians Mountains National Park provides a wonderful backdrop to the Zoo which also boasts large natural enclosures that allow great views of our wildlife. Our team of dedicated keepers do their utmost to share their daily animal care and the relationships they have with the animals, with our visitors. The Zoo boasts a wide range of animal encounters that offer up close experiences that vary from having a red panda on your lap, acting as the viewing point for a meerkat, giving a two-ton rhino a scratch to holding hands with an otter.

Our WILDLIFE

With over 120 species and 500 animals the zoo provides fantastic opportunities to see and meet and experience a wide range of wildlife. Many of our species, both native and exotic, are part of regional conservation breeding programs. Whether you are a mammal, reptile or bird enthusiast you will be impressed by the species variety we have at the zoo.

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HANDs-ON ENCOUNTERS

Perfect for all ages, these interactive sessions allow you to meet and learn about some of our most fascinating animals. Whether you're feeding a kangaroo, holding a reptile, or getting up close with a koala, you'll create unforgettable memories and gain a deeper understanding of the animal kingdom. Join us for an adventure that’s both educational and thrilling!

Visit Halls Gap Zoo

Situated a mere 7 km from Halls Gap town, between Halls Gap and Pomonal, the zoo is well signposted and easily accessible off the Halls Gap/Ararat Road. Set on 52 acres of land, Halls Gap Zoo offers a unique and immersive wildlife experience for visitors of all ages.

Home to a diverse range of animals, from exotic species to native Australian wildlife, the zoo provides an enriching experience through beautifully landscaped enclosures and informative talks by our knowledgeable staff.

With ample picnic areas, a well-stocked café, and a souvenir shop, Halls Gap Zoo is the perfect destination for a family day out, a school excursion, or a relaxing day immersed in nature. Come and discover the wonders of wildlife at Halls Gap Zoo, where adventure and education go hand in hand!

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Caring for our Wildlife

Our dedicated keeping team spend their days providing the best possible care for our wildlife and are also responsible for the encounters. Our animal care philosophy is based on agreed standards, that have input from other regional zookeepers too, and we have a focus on constantly improving these. These standards are usually based on the husbandry standards from the Zoo and Aquarium Association and include the provision of enrichment, training programs and conditioning the animals to make managing them easier and to reduce unnecessary stress. The animal encounters are based on a choice to participate by the animal and the encounter being enriching for both the animal and the visitor.

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what our visitors say

4.6 from 2,500 Google reviews

Zarli 1 month ago

My partner and I have visited Halls Gap Zoo a few times now, and every visit has been amazing! This time we did the Cheetah Encounter and the Rhino Encounter, and both were absolutely incredible. Getting so close to the cheetahs to feed them was such a special…

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My partner and I have visited Halls Gap Zoo a few times now, and every visit has been amazing! This time we did the Cheetah Encounter and the Rhino Encounter, and both were absolutely incredible. Getting so close to the cheetahs to feed them was such a special experience, and being able to pat and feed the rhino was awesome too! The zookeepers were all so friendly, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. You can tell they’re passionate about the animals and genuinely love what they do. The zoo itself is such a fun place to visit. Being able to hand-feed the deer and wallabies makes it such an interactive experience, and there are so many beautiful animals to see. It’s clear that all of the animals are well looked after, loved, and cared for. We always have such a great time here and can’t wait to come back again. Highly recommend Halls Gap Zoo to anyone visiting the Grampians!
Arunkumar Rathinavelu 1 month ago

Was a great experience. You could easily walk around the entire zoo in 2 hours. Kids enjoyed feeding peacocks and the highlight being the golden lion tamarin and cheetah.
Lee-Anne Dean 3 months ago

Such a lovely zoo with alot more than Australian wildlife. You can pat & feed to friendly animals like goats, deers & wallabies & you can book an up close and personal experience with some like the giraffe and dingoes. Definitely recommend for a family day out…

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Such a lovely zoo with alot more than Australian wildlife. You can pat & feed to friendly animals like goats, deers & wallabies & you can book an up close and personal experience with some like the giraffe and dingoes. Definitely recommend for a family day out.
Sarah Schubert 5 months ago

I took my teenager there today. We both had a lovely 2 hours walking around feeding the animals and looking about. As it was a cooler day all the animals were out and about. Highly recommend for a family or for those that want to see Australian animals (and ot…

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I took my teenager there today. We both had a lovely 2 hours walking around feeding the animals and looking about. As it was a cooler day all the animals were out and about. Highly recommend for a family or for those that want to see Australian animals (and others) up close. Definitely buy a packet out two of the feed.
Missy Vasjuta 8 months ago

A visit to Halls Gap Zoo is a total must when visiting Halls Gap as it’s such a beautiful special place. You get to interact with the beautiful free roaming kangaroos and deer which you get to feed by hand and you just buy that on your way in which is cheap to…

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A visit to Halls Gap Zoo is a total must when visiting Halls Gap as it’s such a beautiful special place. You get to interact with the beautiful free roaming kangaroos and deer which you get to feed by hand and you just buy that on your way in which is cheap too. The deer get a bit cheeky but they’re so super cute and fun! It has a wide variety of different animals and bird life, it’s especially great for the kids as it’s not a large zoo so you’re not walking around all day, but do see a lot of all types of animals. The staff are so very lovely and friendly and make you feel like part of their zoo family there. There’s also shows they put on and feeding the other animals which is easily booked. There’s never any huge lines to wait in so even if you don’t book your tickets it’s fine. It’s an amazing affordable time out but so hard to leave, I wouldn’t have left if I didn’t have to! Their prices are fair and the merchandise isn’t overpriced like all other zoos. I want to thank Halls Gap Zoo for their kindness and hard work xo