Melbourne Zoo Annual Visitation: 2.16 Million (2021-22)

According to Zoos Victoria's Annual Report 2021-2022, **Melbourne Zoo received 2,164,866 visitors** during the financial year (July 2021 – June 2022).

Breakdown Context

• Total includes: Ticketed general admission, members, school groups, behind-the-scenes experiences, event attendees, free-entry categories (under 16 on weekends/holidays, carers)
• COVID impact: 2021-22 included lockdown closures (Delta/Omicron waves); pre-pandemic (2018-19) was ~1.4M — showing strong post-lockdown rebound
• Comparison: Werribee Open Range Zoo: 542,000; Healesville Sanctuary: 489,000 (same report)

Zoo Profile

• Location: Parkville, 4 km north of Melbourne CBD
• Size: 22 hectares (55 acres)
• Species: 320+ species, 5,000+ animals
• Highlights: Trail of the Elephants, Gorilla Rainforest, Wild Sea, Australian Bush, Lion Gorge
• Conservation: 20+ recovery programs (Lord Howe Island stick insect, orange-bellied parrot, Tasmanian devil, Philippine crocodile)

Operational Notes

• Part of **Zoos Victoria** (statutory authority) with Werribee and Healesville
• Not-for-profit; revenue reinvested in conservation, welfare, education
• Open 365 days; 9 AM–5 PM (last entry 3:30 PM)
• Access: Tram 58, Upfield train (Royal Park), parking