Join us for our Carnivores vs Herbivores Weekend!

13th & 14th June 2026

Enjoy daytime activities!

Join us for a ZOO-PER weekend as we share facts about the Zoo’s most famous carnivores & herbivores. Take part in a range of activities from 10:00am – 4:00pm located under the shelter between the Sea Lion Tunnel and Inca Trail.

Members: This event is FREE for Zoo Members. Simply turn up on the day and bring with you your valid Membership to gain entry into the Zoo.
Paying Visitors: We recommend all non-members to book their tickets online in advance to receive the best price on admission.

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Activity Timetable

More details coming soon!

Dates, times and locations are subject to change

Don’t forget to stop by…

Discovery Den

Get hands on at our interactive sand table where you can build different animal habitats or watch as your creations come to life on the Draw Alive wall. PLUS get up close and hold a creepy crawly!

Open from 10:30am until an hour before zoo closing on weekend and school holiday dates, and from 12 noon until 3:00pm during term time. Located inside Elephant Kingdom.

PLEASE NOTE: Bug encounters may not be available during cold conditions.

Dinosaur Realm

Included in standard admission, visitors can embark on a journey as they come face to face with a herd of static and animatronic dinosaurs, including a Brachiosaurus that stands just under 5 metres tall.

Smoke and sounds are present along the route with a Palaeontology Hub that includes interactive zones to engage and educate on the creatures that once lived. 

PLEASE NOTE: This area closes an hour before zoo closing.

Lost Madagascar Road Train

The Lost Madagascar Express will take visitors across countries and continents to spot many exciting species along the way, before disembarking at the Lost Madagascar Lemur Walkthrough, where the adventure will really begin…

PLEASE NOTE: The train closes an hour before zoo closing. During our winter months, the train will not stop at the Lemur Walkthrough.