Join us for our Necks, Horns & Trunks Weekend!

18th & 19th July 2026

African elephant

Enjoy daytime activities!

Join us for a ZOO-PER weekend as we share facts about the Zoo’s most famous necks, horns & trunks. Take part in a range of activities from 10:00am – 4:00pm located between Kingdom of the Wild and Elephant Kingdom paddocks

*Activities will take place inside Kingdom of the Wild in poor weather.

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

Reticulated giraffe

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.

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.