Close up Lion pics

Take a look at spectacular new photos taken inside Werribee Open Range Zoo's lion exhibit.

Wild About Wildflowers

The splendour of Spring has been celebrated among the wonderful wildflowers at Werribee Open Range Zoo.

Who let the Dogs out? We did!

Werribee Open Range Zoo today unleashed its latest animal attraction - the spectacular African Wild Dogs exhibit.

Happy Hippo Birthday!

On Saturday 28 March, Werribee Open Range Zoo's much-loved baby hippo, Lotus, celebrated her first birthday.

Another Education Accolade for Werribee

Werribee Open Range Zoo has won yet another award for Education Excellence.

Gopah Sadly Missed

Sadly 18 year-old Gopah, our much-loved female lion, has died from an age-related illness.

Werribee gets a dose of the BLUES!

Members of the NSW NRL State of Origin team took some time out from their heavy training sessions this week to relax at Werribee Open Range Zoo.

New Giraffes have Arrived

Werribee Open Range Zoo has welcomed the arrival of two one-year-old giraffes, Amani and Thembi.

Volcanic Plains Grant

Werribee Open Range Zoo today announced plans to greatly expand efforts to save some of the country's most threatened indigenous grasslands and the endangered creatures that live in them.

Zoo celebrates best year ever!

Werribee Open Range Zoo is celebrating its biggest year of visitation in its 25 year history, after attracting its 300,000th visitor this week.

Exciting new winter exhibit opens

Werribee Open Range Zoo has officially opened its exciting new winter exhibit, Smugglers Beware.

The 'limited time only' attraction is a fun, interactive and educational experience that focuses on the widespread, cruel and destructive wildlife smuggling trade.

How do you give a lion an eye exam?

Celebrities visit Smugglers Beware exhibit

Zoo success with breeding endangered Addax

Werribee Open Range Zoo's great success with breeding the highly endangered Addax antelope will assist breeding programs at other Australian Zoos.

Rare waterfowls born at Zoo

Werribee Open Range Zoo is celebrating the arrival of eight tiny Cape Barren Geese chicks.

Schools get creative to save our native grasslands

Two school classes have won a Planting Day at Werribee Open Range Zoo through a Poster Competition that encouraged students to take action for habitat loss.

Start packing your pj's for a night at the Zoo!

With just a month until Spring arrives, Werribee Open Range Zoo is getting ready to launch its latest Slumber Safari and Safari Sleep-Overs seasons!

Plan ahead for the school holidays!

Be where all the action is during the school holidays! Find out what amazing behind-the-scenes programs are on offer... but hurry, before you miss out!

Sunrise team kicks off Slumber Safari season

Sunrise weather presenter, Fifi Box, today helped to launch Werribee Open Range Zoo's seventh Slumber Safari season.

Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo - No Smoking Venues

Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo will be smoke-free venues from Tuesday 1 September.

Lion Jespah Sadly Missed

Werribee Open Range Zoo's much-loved lion, Jespah, had to be euthanased today following a deterioration in her severe arthritis.

Zoo vets enjoy success in leaps and bounds

Vets at Werribee Open Range Zoo have successfully saved the leg of a frog and removed an aching tooth from an African Wild Dog. 

New 'mane' attraction at Zoo!

There is a new 'mane' attraction at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Visitors now have an opportunity to see our two male lions at extremely close range.

Hurry! Last days of Smugglers Beware Exhibit!

Getaway on an overnight Zoo adventure!

Zoo exhibit 'Kubu River Hippos' wins another accolade

Werribee Open Range Zoo springs into action to help save frogs

Frog spotlighting on offer! Limited places only!

Zoo launches Beads for Wildlife campaign

Rhythm of Africa season just a drum beat away

Be the first to see "Back of House" at Werribee Open Range Zoo these school holidays!

Letaba gets the ok from German expert