TICKETS
Do I need to pre book for encounters – Yes, to avoid disappointment we highly recommend pre booking encounters. You can book when you get here but if it’s booked out you will miss out.
Can I change or reschedule my encounter booking – If rescheduling is 72 hours before the day of your encounter booking, you will be able to reschedule.
Do you accept Australian Companion and Carer cards – Yes, we accept both. A carer card will receive entry at a concession rate. The companion of the companion card holder receives free entry.
Can I use a concession card – Yes you are able to use this to receive a concession rate for entry tickets.
Do I need to pre book tickets, and do they specify an entry date – You do not need to pre book entry tickets but you definitely can. Our tickets don’t have a specified date so may use them at any time within 3 years.
Can I present my ticket on my mobile phone – Definitely, we love doing our part in saving the environment
Do you have annual memberships available – We sure do, please click the link to get to the membership page. Membership to our zoo is not affiliated with any other zoo.
Do I need to show my membership card to enter the zoo – Yes you need to show your membership card at the front desk and your photo ID.
VISITING US
What are your Operating hours – Operating hours are 10am to 5pm everyday including all Public Holidays except Christmas Day
Are you open on Christmas Day or Public holidays – We are closed Christmas Day but are open all other public holidays
Do you offer animal encounters – We definitely offer animal encounters. Please click on the link so it can take you to our animal encounters page
Can I bring food and drink – Yes you can bring your own food and drink to consume but please don’t feed any to our animals as they have special diets.
Do you have BBQ facilities – Yes, we have free BBQ facilities available
Do you have food available – We have a food van that is open weekends, public holidays and Vic school holidays, we also have snack food, ice creams and drinks available in our front desk.
Is your smoking or vaping allowed in your zoo – No, no smoking or vaping is allowed in our zoo grounds
How long should we allow for a visit – the path around our zoo is 2.5km so please allow at least 2 hours.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
Do you have wheelchairs for hire – yes, we have wheelchairs for hire for $10 at the front desk, we only have a few so please call to book one.
Is your zoo suitable for pram, stroller and wheelchair – We have a hard gravel track to walk around the zoo so yes, the path is suitable for prams, strollers and wheelchairs.
Services dogs/companion animals – No. Service/companion animals are not allowed as we have free range animals and walk-through enclosures, we are not able to have any service/companion animals out in the zoo grounds. This is not only because of bio-security implications but also because our animals could see the service/companion animals as a potential predator.
Do you accept Australian Companion/Carer cards – Yes, we accept both. A carer card will receive entry at a concession rate. The companion of the companion card holder receives free entry.
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Tongue out Tuesday with Sumari 🦒
📸 Laura (@droningaustralia )
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🦅 Meet Hummer, our magnificent Wedge-Tailed Eagle! 🦅
Hummer’s journey is one of resilience and strength. After being struck by a truck in the wild, this incredible bird of prey was left unable to return to the skies. Now, Hummer calls Halls Gap Zoo home, where he is cared for by our dedicated team.
Though he can’t fly free as he once did due to the permanent injuries he sustained, leaving him unable to hunt for himself, Hummer’s story reminds us of the challenges wildlife face every day on our busy roads. Despite his past, Hummer continues to soar in spirit, and we are lucky to have him as a symbol of both the fragility and strength of nature.
Come visit Hummer at Halls Gap Zoo and learn more about these magnificent eagles and the amazing work we do to protect wildlife!
📸 Laura @droningaustralia
#wedgetailedeagle #bird #raptor #birdofprey #hallsgapzoo #melbourne #grampians
That feeling when you realise it’s almost the weekend 💃🪩🦜
#rainbowlorikeet #lorikeet #hallsgapzoo #victoria #grampians #visitmelbourne #bird
Birri the Tasmanian Devil! 🖤
Tasmanian devils are incredible nighttime scavengers with a sense of smell strong enough to detect carrion up to a kilometer away! At night, they roam long distances, using their keen noses to locate food. And despite their reputation, these little Aussies are known to be quite gentle with each other in social settings, often sharing meals together!
#tasmaniandevil #marsupial #hallsgapzoo #grampians #melbourne
🌿🐾 Meet the brush-tailed rock wallaby! 🐾🌿
This charming marsupial, known for its distinctive brushy tail and agile climbing skills, is a true gem of Australia’s wildlife. Found in rocky outcrops and rugged terrains, these little adventurers are not just adorable; they’re also vital to their ecosystem.
Sadly, their populations have dwindled due to habitat loss and predators. Conservation efforts are underway to protect these unique creatures and their habitats.
Let’s spread the word and support efforts to keep the brush-tailed rock wallaby bouncing into the future! 💚✨
#Hallsgapzoo #BrushTailedRockWallaby #Australia #marsupial #victoria #grampians #wallaby
Pollo, I don`t think that`s how you`re supposed to use a rake. 🤔
#capuchin #hallsgapzoo #monkey #blackcappedcapuchin #Melbourne #visitvictoria #grampians #primate
When both the pony and the wombat need a daily walk 🥰
#barenosedwombat #wombat #pony #hallsgapzoo #grampians #visitmelbourne
James the ostrich showing all he has to offer 🪶
📸 Supervisor Mila
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When someone takes a photo of you mid meal 🫢🐠🦦
Meet our 4 otter girls for lunch by booking in an encounter https://hallsgapzoo.com.au/shop/otter-encounter/
#otter #asiansmallclawedotter #Victoria #hallsgapzoo #grampians
🎃🐊🐍🦏 Spooky Season Special: Debunking Scary Animal Myths!🦏🐍🐊🎃
Happy Halloween from Halls Gap Zoo! 👻 Are you feeling a bit spooked by crocodiles, snakes, or rhinos? We’ve got a treat for you! Check out our latest video where we debunk some common fears about these amazing creatures and reveal why they’re not as scary as they seem.
From the gentle nature of rhinos to surprising facts about living with snakes and crocs, you’ll discover the truth behind the fright!
This Halloween, let’s celebrate the beauty and importance of all animals. Click the video below and see them in a whole new light!
#HallsGapZoo #Halloween #AnimalFacts #reptiles #Crocodiles #Snakes #Rhinos #spider #melbourne #grampians #lizard #perentie
In the lead up to Spooky Season, some of our animals were treated with pumpkin enrichment! 🎃
Check out how each species reacted to their carved pumpkin, and stay tuned for another Halloween special video tomorrow! 👻
#capuchin #monkey #bird #sunconure #cockatoo #lorikeet #marmoset #tamarin #emu #otter #hallsgapzoo #visitmelbourne #grampians #victoria
Perry the perentie! 🦎
Our resident perentie monitor, Perry, has recently learnt to walk outside his enclosure on a lead. This is fantastic enrichment for Perry, as he gets to experience new sights and smells, all the while basking in the warm Victorian spring sun. ☀️
If you see Perry out and about with his keepers, make sure to say hi!
#perentiemonitor #lizard #monitorlizard #hallsgapzoo #visitmelbourne #victoria #grampians
Here’s a rainbow to brighten everyone’s day! 🌈
#rainbowlorikeet #lorikeet #bird #hallsgapzoo #enrichment #victoria #visitmelbourne
Just a reminder that you can meet our sooky rhinos up close and personal by booking an encounter online! 🦏
https://hallsgapzoo.com.au/shop/rhino-encounter/
#rhino #southernwhiterhino #hallsgapzoo #visitvictoria #Melbourne
