Dinosaur trail at Melbourne Zoo with member kids.

School Holidays

Date

3 April 2026 - 19 April 2026

From roaring dinosaurs to adorable new Snow Leopard cubs and a baby giraffe, Melbourne Zoo is bursting with must‑see moments these school holidays.

What's on:

Dinosaur trail at Melbourne Zoo with member kids.
Dinos at the Zoo

Step back in time and experience dinosaurs on Melbourne Zoo’s brand-new Dino Trail! This exciting adventure brings prehistoric giants to life with over 30 incredible animatronic dinosaurs waiting to be discovered throughout the trail.

Event date: Friday 3 April - Sunday 12 July

Location: Dino Trail

Meet Melbourne Zoo’s newest and cutest arrivals
See four adorable Snow Leopard cubs — Maya, Kira, Lumi and Sabu — as they take their first curious steps outside the den, and meet our newest giraffe calf, Zambezi, growing up alongside young Tambi. It’s a special chance to see these baby animals learn, play and explore, making Melbourne Zoo an unforgettable family day out these school holidays.
A young Meerkat is sitting on pale yellow sand, looking directly at the camera.
Free Animal Talks

Learn about the animals who call Melbourne Zoo home, including stories about their individual personalities and behaviours. 

Event date: Daily