WELCOME TO ZOO EVENTS

WELCOME TO ZOO EVENTS

A distinctive collection of event spaces nestled within
Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo.

Discover our boutique venues immersed in natural landscapes, where the surrounding wildlife creates an unforgettable backdrop. Each setting offers its own unique character, elevated by attentive service and seasonal menus that celebrate the best of Victoria’s local produce.

Services & offerings

OUR LOCATIONS

Events

Explore our range of event experiences. Our team handles every detail so you can focus on celebrating moments that matter in a setting that inspires.

Distinctive venues set within iconic surroundings. Our event spaces offer varying capacities and atmospheres, each one carefully designed to complement your event’s purpose.

Events

Explore our range of event experiences. Our team handles every detail so you can focus on celebrating moments that matter in a setting that inspires.

Distinctive venues set within iconic surroundings. Our event spaces offer varying capacities and atmospheres, each one carefully designed to complement your event’s purpose.

Special Deals Available Now

Current promotions

Welcome back Bong Su

Bong Su ROOM

Book a Conference for more than 30 guests in the months of October, November or December 2025 and receive a complimentary 20 minute Ranger talk covering one of the amazing inhabitants of the new Forest of Wonders.

Conference Packages include:

  • Arrival Tea and Coffee
  • Morning Tea and/or Afternoon Tea
  • Gourmet Sandwich Lunch, Juice
  • Complimentary access to Zoo trails during break
    times
  • From $85 per person

Applies to bookings in the newly refurbished Bong Su only.                                      Ranger talk to the value of $379, topic of talk may vary.
Venue hire and audio visual charges may also apply.

Exclusive Shelter Experiences Available

Elephant Trail

See roaming elephants like you’ve never seen them before in the enormous 21-hectare habitat at Werribee Open Range Zoo. The Grevillea and Tree Fern Shelters along this trail are the perfect space for you to stop, relax and enjoy a light lunch with family and friends before exploring the whole precinct.

Shelter Light Lunch Package 3 hour package

Minimum 20 guests | $85.00 per person

Includes:

  • Chefs selection of gourmet sandwiches, two salads
  • 2 soft drinks or juice per person
  • Basic furniture 
  • Grevillea or Treefern shelter hire for 3 hours
  • Admission to the Zoo
Enjoy the pavilions this summer

SUMMER PAVILION

Every event at Zoo Events is shaped by its surroundings. From open plains and leafy rainforest enclosures to winding paths alive with movement and sound, each setting brings its own atmosphere.

Pavilion BBQ 3-Hour Package 

Minimum 20 guests | $95 per person

Includes:

  • Classic BBQ package – two hours
  • 2 soft drinks or juice per person
  • 20 outdoors casual chairs, 5 trestle tables
  • Pavilion Hire for 3 hours
  • Admission to the Zoo

Pavilion Light Lunch 3-Hour Package 

Minimum 20 guests | $85 per person

Includes:

  • Chefs selection gourment sandwiches, two salads
  • 2 soft drinks or juice per person
  • 20 outdoors casual chairs, 5 trestle tables
  • Pavilion hire for 3 hours
  • Admission to the Zoo
Treat your staff to a fun day out at the Zoo!

FAMILY DAYS

A corporate family day at Melbourne or Weribee Open Range Zoo is the perfect way to thank your staff for a successful year. 

Book a venue as a relaxing space for your guests to enjoy a BBQ lunch in the heart of the zoo. Celebrate at one of these iconic locations with family friendly activities such as face painting, entertainment and games!

Summer Promotion: Book in a Family Day for 100 guests or more and choose from a complimentary popcorn machine or fairy floss machine valued at $510.

Offer valid until March 2026.

Crafting truly unique celebrations

WHO WE ARE

Every event at Zoo Events is shaped by its surroundings. From open plains and leafy rainforest enclosures to winding paths alive with movement and sound, each setting brings its own atmosphere.

Working in partnership with Zoos Victoria, we bring together refined hospitality and the natural world to create events that feel grounded, thoughtful, and quietly extraordinary – with a touch of the wild guaranteed.

Spaces & celebration types

FOOD & DRINK

Thoughtful cuisine sits at the heart of Zoo Events hospitality. Led by Restaurant Associates, our culinary team creates menus that feel as memorable as their setting, using fresh ingredients sourced from local producers.

While our event catering brings elegance to celebrations of all kinds, visitors to Melbourne and Werribee Zoos will find this same commitment to quality throughout our cafés and dining spots, each venue offering its own distinct atmosphere to unwind in.

Kind words from our clients & guests

TESTIMONIALS