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Melbourne Zoo
MelbourneAbode of the Wild
Overview
Melbourne Zoo was opened on October 1862 and is the oldest zoo in the country. Modelled on the London Zoo, a visit here guarantees a great encounter with the wildlife. You can even indulge in talks with zoo keepers to learn more about the wild ones.
Open Hours
Suggested Duration - 1-2 hours
What To Expect?
Tourists must be a part of the Trail of Elephants that gives insight into the life of Asian elephants. Orangutan Sanctuary is another highlight where animals stay on tree tops. You can also relish a barbecue while watching the giraffe grazing at the Giraffe Lookout Café.
Tips
- Indulge in other wild encounters like the 'Roar and Snore' show, twilight music concerts, and behind-the-scene tours.
- The zoo has cafes/kiosks for food and desserts.
- Special eaters can dig into chefs special and vegan dishes at the Lakeside Cafe.
- Try South-East Asian cuisine at the elephant kiosk.
- You can also order a lunch pack for a group of ten for a zoo picnic. Gluten-free options also available.
Exploring a destination...
The joy of travel comes in exploring new things. Planting your feet somewhere you’ve never been before brings with it the rush of discovery and the joy of pushing back on the boundaries of your world.
But when one does arrive at that fresh frontier, there are ways better than others to begin your journey of discovery. Follow these steps and see the world with a new light.
• Discover a new city through a food tour. Food tour’s are the easiest way to take a tour, learn about the local delicacies, and the best of all, get great tips that aren’t just “local” tips for tourists, but sometimes, lessons for a lifetime too
• Use Public Transportation. When you are in a new city, you can possibly see places and people that you wouldn’t normally see when simply walking to the places that checks your list. Some buses or rails take you to parts of the city you wouldn’t get to see otherwise. Whilst using public transportation, just ensure that you are following the local norms and do remember to watch the locals!
• Find a local festival. Go beyond what other tourists might do while visiting a place. Look for the unique things you would want to do. Use social media or the local tourism website to find out what’s going on locally. You may have to move out of the center of the city to do some of the less popular but more unique things, so just keep that in mind!
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