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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It’s moulting season, and just like your dogs at home- our dingos shed their winter coat too.
During moulting, Daku the alpine dingo rocks a heart shaped marking on his face. How sweet 🐕🥰
📸 Laura (@droningaustralia )
#dingo #australiannative #mammal #hallsgapzoo #victoria #melbourne #grampians
Did you know, you can hand feed a variety of animals when you visit Halls Gap Zoo.
Get up close to our wallabies, emus, peacocks, Himalayan tahr, goats, deer and ostrich! 🦘🐐
📸 Laura (@droningaustralia )
#swampwallaby #wallaby #macropod #hallsgapzoo #melbourne #victoria #grampians
🐾 Meet Bibi, our adorable 5-year-old Asian small-clawed otter! 🦦✨
Bibi may be small, but her personality is anything but! These incredible otters are known for their playful, social nature, and Bibi is no exception. Whether she’s splashing around in the water or bonding with her otter family, she always keeps us entertained. 😍
Asian small-clawed otters are the smallest otter species, and they rely on their sharp teeth to catch food like crabs, shellfish and many species of fish. But don’t be fooled by their cute appearance—they’re also highly skilled hunters and very clever problem solvers!
Meet Bibi, Bulan, Botum and Paddy by booking in an otter encounter on our website https://hallsgapzoo.com.au/shop/otter-encounter/
📸 Laura (@droningaustralia )
#otter #asiansmallclawedotter #hallsgapzop #melbourne #victoria #grampians
Lizard encounters are a fantastic way to meet reptiles such as the bearded dragon or an adorable shingleback lizard. 🦎
With a minimum age of only 4, this encounter is perfect for the whole family. Jump onto our website for bookings https://hallsgapzoo.com.au/shop/lizard-encounter/
📸 Laura (@droningaustralia )
#beardeddragon #lizard #reptile #hallsgapzoo #melbourne #victoria #grampians
Brother and sister black-capped capuchins, Pollo and Frankie love playing together all day long 😍🐵
📸 Supervisor Mila
#capuchin #monkey #primate #hallsgapzoo #melbourne #victoria #grampians
There’s nothing quite like the beauty of a peacock 🦚
Their vibrant feathers aren’t just for show – they’re part of a dazzling display to attract mates! The more vibrant the feathers, the healthier and stronger the peacock is considered, making him a more desirable partner.
📸 Laura (@droningaustralia )
#peacock #bird #hallsgapzoo #victoria #melbourne #grampians
Who knew an elk could be so adorable 🦌
Romeo is a bit of a showstopper with his impressive horns, and they’re still growing!
Romeo’s antlers can grow at a rate of up to an inch per day during their peak growth phase!
📸 Keeper Kane
#elk #hoofstock #hallsgapzoo #melbourne #victoria #grampians
Tongue out Tuesday with Sumari 🦒
📸 Laura (@droningaustralia )
#tongueouttuesday #giraffe #hallsgapzoo #victoria #melbourne
🦅 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
