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Attractions & Activities: The Top Attractions
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Melbourne Zoo
This place is a must-see. Built in 1862, it's the oldest zoo in the world, and still among the best. There are some 3,000 animals here, including the ever-popular kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, koalas, wombats, and platypus. Rather than being locked up in tiny cages, most animals are set in almost natural surroundings or well-tended gardens. Don't miss the wonderful butterfly house, with its thousands of colorful Australian butterflies flying around; the enormous free-flight aviary; the lowland gorilla exhibit; and the tree-top monkey displays. Allow at least one hour if you just want to see the Australian natives and around 2 1/2 hours for the whole zoo.
Elliot Ave., Parkville
Phone: 03/9285 9300
or 03/9347 9530 .
Open: Daily 9am-5pm (open later Thurs-Sun in Jan-Feb). Free guided tours Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm (go to the Friends of the Zoo Office to arrange tours)..
Admission A$14.50 adults, A$7 children 4-15..
Tram: 55 or 56 going north on William St. to stop 25; 18, 19, 20 from Elizabeth St. to Stop 16 (then it's a short walk to your left following signposts). Train: Royal Park Station. Bus: City Explorer..
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