Werribee Open Range Zoo is an African themed zoo in Werribee, about 32 kilometres (20 mi) south-west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is part of the Zoological Parks and Gardens Board or Zoos Victoria, which also includes Melbourne Zoo, Kyabram Fauna Park, and Healesville Sanctuary. It is situated on approximately 225 hectares (560 acres) and is located on the Werribee River in Werribee Park, adjacent to the Werribee Park Mansion. It was originally agistment land to the Melbourne Zoo. Werribee Open Range Zoo was home to 360 animals of 40 species as of 2021.
Werribee Open Range Zoo is located in Victoria, Australia. Its specific geographic coordinates are latitude -37.9229 and longitude 144.6670.
The zoo was established in 1983, making it a significant historical institution in the region.
zoo in Victoria, Australia... It is a key destination for those interested in culture and history in Australia.
