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Deluxe Safari Adventure at Werribee Open Range Zoo

Meet rhinos, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and more as you travel across the zoo's open plains with your own personal guide.

Unlike the general Safari Bus, this tour will allow you to join us on a small group adventure where we can share stories of these amazing species, and maybe even get a closer look. With opportunities to stop, observe, ask questions, and capture the perfect photograph, it's just like a true African safari.

You will also learn all about the plight of these creatures in the wild and what you can do to help fight wildlife extinction.

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Werribee Open Range Zoo - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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Deluxe Safari Adventure at the Werribee Open Range Zoo (incl Admission) in Melbourne

Deluxe safari adventure at the werribee open range zoo (incl admission).

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Was a fun day out. Lots to see. The deluxe Safari adventure was really informative. Great to be able to get up close to so many of the animals.

Absolutely fantastic. Worth taking the Deluxe safari tour to see some of the majestic African animals in a cool climate.

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Werribee Open Range Zoo Off Road Safari and Admission - Melbourne

Take a ride on the wild side with this amazing 4WD Safari through Werribee Open Range Zoo.

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• Experience the excitement of a 75 Minute 4WD Safari
• Get up close to the animals and enjoy commentary
• Explore the rest of the Werribee Zoo with general admission included, nothing more to pay

Take a ride on the wild side with this amazing 4WD Safari through Werribee Open Range Zoo. Do you dream of going on safari on the African plains to watch lions stalk herds of antelope and zebra, but can't afford the flights or make time for the trip just yet? Well, now you can experience many magnificent creatures roaming the plains just outside Melbourne at the Werribee Open Range Zoo.

The special 4WD Safari Bus and expert guides will take you so close to the animals you would be forgiven for thinking you were on the Serengeti and not half an hour from Melbourne.

The African safari adventure tour awaits in Werribee South, Victoria, Australia, at the Werribee Open Range Zoo. Make sure you have your camera ready as all the favourites are there including lions, cheetahs, gorillas, giraffes, hippos, rhinos, zebras, meerkats and many more. Book now for a spectacular wildlife encounter!

The Werribee Zoo is so easy to get to from the Melbourne's City Centre in the Melbourne CBD, yet an entry ticket gains you access to a whole new world of open Savannah-style adventure. General admission is included in this experience on top of your 4WD safari tour. All ages will thrill to the hippo beach and you can come face-to-face with a host of African wildlife. This experience is part of our Low-Footprint Adventures range because it’s ECO certified by Ecotourism Australia.

Experience Details

Fitness and experience.

• A paying adult must accompany children under 16 years of age
• If the encounter allows children under eight, these children require a ratio of 1 Adult to 1 Child
• Children over 8 require a supervision ratio of 1 Adult to 2 Children (unless otherwise indicated)

What to Bring/Wear

• Dress for the weather
• Be sun smart - sunglasses, hat and sunscreen
• Booking confirmation 

What is Supplied

• 75 minute 4WD safari experience
• Nothing more to pay on the day - includes general admission to Werribee Open Range Zoo
• Commentary from professional guide

More Information

The sessions run at the following times: Weekend - 11.45am, 1pm, 1.30pm Weekday - 10.30am, 12pm, 1pm

Can you buy tickets at Werribee Zoo?

You can buy tickets at Werribee Zoo, but why not jump the queue and gain added value in a Zoo – Werribee Open Range Safari – Melbourne (includes General Admission) package offered online at Adrenaline? With special offers on guided tour inclusions and discounted prices for adults and children, it pays to book ahead for your visit to the Werribee Open Range Zoo online at Adrenaline.   This out-of-African safari adventure in outer-metropolitan Victoria is the nearest you and your family will get to experiencing lions, cheetahs, gorillas, giraffes, rhinos, hippos, meerkats, and more, at close range. Your open Savannah-style expedition includes zoo entry, a 75-minute 4WD safari, getting closer to the wildlife than you ever thought possible and expert commentary from a professional guide. The sessions run at 11:30am, 12pm and 1pm daily. This perfectly safe safari bus tour presents sightseeing opportunities to enflame the imagination with an open-Savannah, African adventure in the heartland of Victoria.

You’ll also get to meet and greet a range of Australia wildlife, including koalas, kangaroos and other indigenous species. 

How to check my ticket at Werribee Zoo?

Checking your ticket at Werribee Zoo is simply a matter of providing your Adrenaline booking confirmation upon entry.  

How many zoos are there in Australia?

The combined total of Australian zoos amounts to more than 100, with the highest concentration in NSW and Queensland, closely followed by Victoria and Western Australia. 

Where is Werribee?

The Melbourne suburb of Werribee is located just 32 kilometres southwest of the Melbourne CBD. Part of the Zoological Parks and Gardens Board, or Zoos Victoria, the Werribee Open Range Zoo is situated on K Road in Werribee South. 

Google to find the bus routes, such as bus 439 Werribee South, and also check other Zoos Victoria adventures. These include a trip to the Healesville Sanctuary to marvel at the Australian native wildlife and be fascinated by the professional and informative keeper talks on offer

Cancellation Policy

• Change your booking up to 7 days before the start time of your experience
• Changes are not permitted within 7 days of your experience
• Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

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• Safaris In Melbourne: 5 Amazing Places To Get Closer To Australian Wildlife

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Be it a safari to some woods, or to a zoo, or a national park, spending some time in the wild, with the animals in their natural environment is somehow indescribably soothing We believe that safaris in Melbourne will bring you the excitement of such a trip. Moreover, safaris today have become much more enjoyable with enhanced vehicles, advanced technology, and increased security. Earlier, they mostly got over before sundown. But today, safaris have changed the meaning at a large scale.

5 Best Safaris In Melbourne

We have now brought to you some of the best safaris in Melbourne. While there are a number of different kinds of safaris in Melbourne, we have a list of safaris in zoos, in sanctuaries, and even safaris conducted at night.

1. The Philip Island

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Penguins are undoubtedly some of the cutest and innocent little creatures. Watching them walking across will just give you the thrill. While the tiny penguins are the primary attraction of this tour, you will see a number of lesser known, yet adorable and endangered animal species; namely Southern Bettong, Eastern Quolls, and the extremely rare Fluffy Gliders. This is a 12 hours long tour of the Philip Island in Victoria. Starting with the Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, and ending with the penguin parade at Summerland beach, this tour will show you some of the best natural and wildlife stock of Victoria, Australia.

The Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park is home to some very friendly animal species, and the place is highly interactive. After that, we are off to Churchill Island to watch sheep being sheared, and probably get indulged in some action.

And then, finally in Summerland beach, after you have made it through Cape Woolamai surf beach, and Noobies, you get to see the adorable little penguins, as they head home through the beach to retire for the night. The safari fare takes care of your entry fees into all of the three parks, and provides you with tea or coffee and biscuits, and also an exclusive Australian lunch.

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2. Werribee Zoo Night Safari

We now take you to an awesome safari zoo in Melbourne; the Werribee Open Range Zoo. Trust us, and this will be the most memorable night out of your life. You can opt to spend the night time with these animals and a part of your proceedings go into funds that are presented to international conservation agencies, such as the Rhino Fund Uganda.

You will be accompanied by an expert guide on your past sunset safari. You will come extremely close to some of the most impressive and majestic animals. You will be able to study each move and take a closer look at herds of zebras, and giraffes. And the cherry on top is the complimentary drink at the beginning of the safari.

But the safari does not just end there. After you are done, you will be taken to the Meerkat Bistro. Here you will be served a North Africa inspired dinner, that would include items like tagine, with dips, and bread, and salads. After dinner is done with, you are taken into the world of dance and music, with African drums, inspired songs, and dance.

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3. Off-Road At Werribee Zoo

We told you about the night out at the Werribee Open Range Zoo. But we will now take you off-road during the day. The Off Road Safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo is a 75 minutes affair. Although you will meet most of the same animals that you met at night, with antelopes added to the list, the safari will take you through a much-varied terrain. The night safari takes you through the open plains of the zoo, but this one will take you off-road into sights, smells, and sounds of the captivating Savannah in Australia . That too, you will be on a custom designed open vehicle, which will allow a 3600 view of the surroundings at all times.

Moreover, you are guaranteed a pleasurable experience, as you will be touring in smaller groups, with a maximum of 12 people on a single vehicle. In addition to that, each of the vehicle comes with an expert guide, and an extremely knowledgeable driver, who will trail, and find out the animals for you to see, along with providing you with important information on them.

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4. Dandenong Ranges – On The Puffing Billy

Image Source You will be taken back to the 1900s, where you will be witness to the sheer power of steam-powered rail engines. The Puffing Billy, the oldest steam railway in Australia, will take you from Melbourne to the Dandenong Ranges , and back. The body of the train has been modified such that the visitors can sit the traditional way or sideways with feet dangling above the rails. Most of this park is covered by rolling hills, gullies covered in thick rainforests, and steeply withered valleys.

On your return journey towards Melbourne, the train will stop either at Sassafras or at Olinda. These are little crafts villages in the area. Further on into the return journey, you will have the chance to feed the crimson rosella parrots. You will be served hot Devonshire tea, as afternoon nears. Take little sips of the tea as you look down at the beautiful Victorian countryside.

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5. Ocean Road Tour

This is another unique safari you should try out in Melbourne. You will take a part of the tour on a minibus, while you will also walk a great deal. However, walking is only optional, and you would rather stick to the bus. But you will miss a great deal if you do so. Anyhow, the 13 hours long safari will start at the Melbourne city center, with you getting up on a tour minibus that will carry a maximum of 24 passengers. The bus will then drive along the Great Ocean Road. Here, you will be witness to some of the most beautiful sceneries in the world. The drivers to these buses are locals, and take extreme pride in the beauty of these parts. They will definitely take you to, and tell you about the beautiful spots along the coastline.

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You will get a number of different kinds of safaris today, at different hours of the day; and not just to forests and sanctuaries, but also to zoos, and amusement parks. Choose your safari from this list of safaris in Melbourne, and have your best time. However, make it a point to get them included on your trip to Australia!

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