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Animal Attractions
Melbourne Aquarium
This is a high-technology aquarium stretching over three levels. It features a Barrier Reef
exhibit and a walk through tank with sharks that you can dive with if you so feel! Corner
of Queens Wharf Road and King Street.
Melbourne Zoo
Melbourne Zoo was established in 1862 and is the oldest zoo in the world. Most animals
are housed in spacious, natural surrounds.The zoo is located only 4km from the city
centre at Royal Park. Highlights are the butterfly house, the large gorilla exhibit and the
new elephant enclosure. And sleepovers are also possible at Melbourne Zoo. Elliott
Ave,Parkville. Train to Royal Park Station.
Werribee Zoo
This Zoo has a strong African feel and is only 30 minutes from Melbourne.The animals
graze in wide open parklands and can be viewed from a safari bus.The zoo offers an
unusual overnight safari adventure where you can stay in a deluxe campsite. New to the
zoo are the Kabu River Hippos. K Road, Werribee. Take train from city to Werribee then
bus to Werribee Zoo.
Healesville Sanctuary
Healesville Sanctuary, opened in 1934, and is 65 kilometres east from the centre of
Melbourne. Healesville Sanctuary specialises in native Australian wildlife and is one of
the best places in the country to go to see such unique Australian creatures as wombats,
koalas, kangaroos and, particularly, platypus. The Sanctuary has kept platypus since the
1930s and, during the 1940s, became the first place in the world to breed a platypus in
captivity, a success not repeated until 1999. Included is the Australian Wildlife Health
Centre which gives a behind the scenes view of a real wildlife hospital. Badger Creek
Road, Healesville. Take train from city to Lilydale and connecting bus at Lilydale.
Art Galleries
Alcaston Gallery
The Alcaston Gallery specials in contemporary Australian Indigenous art with changing
exhibitions. 11 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy.
Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)
ACMI is dedicated to the moving image in all its forms. Federation Square.
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
This distinctive landmark on Southbank is a rust red steel structure that houses
contemporary art exhibitions. The ACCA prides itself on displaying innovative
exhibitions by International and Australian artists. 111 Sturt Street, Southbank.
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