The excellent Zoo Twilights is back this summer at Melbourne Zoo. In the fight against wildlife extinction, our world-class home to some pretty special animals has invited great local and international musicians to play live, under the stars and in…
The Zoo Twilights concert series is back, giving us all a chance to enjoy a musical evening at the Melbourne Zoo. On stage this particular evening were the Sunnyboys and the Painters and Dockers, both legends of ’80s Australian rock….
The excellent Zoo Twilights is back this summer at Melbourne Zoo. In the fight against wildlife extinction, our world-class home to some pretty special animals has invited great local and international musicians to play live, under the stars and in…
After being greeted at the gate by a security guard, we were guided through various parts of the zoo, using only a torch and moonlight to illuminate our path. Empty of all visitors, and shrouded mostly in darkness, the zoo…
You know that look that your pet dog or cat always gives you? That knowing gaze seems to look right through you and reminds you that you are not just dealing with an ‘animal’, but a living breathing creature that…
I adore the Melbourne Zoo, and I adore live music. Mixing the two together is possibly the best idea anyone’s ever had – add in fundraising to help adorable bandicoots make more bandicoots and you have perfection. I was lucky…
The Melbourne Zoo is the perfect venue for a fun-filled day out and about. There are over 320 species of animals to be discovered over a sprawling 55 acres of diverse terrain, dotted with cafes, parks and picnic grounds. For…
The iconic Melbourne Zoo is one of Victoria’s best and most popular tourist attractions. This may come as a surprise to some, but the zoo is not just home to our fur and feather friends. I didn’t know this until…
There’s no cooler place to be on a Friday night than the Melbourne Zoo. Thanks to the Zoo Twilights series, you can enjoy some of the biggest names in music (think: José González) amidst the trees and the animals. I’d been wanting…