Melbourne Zoo
For the Kids
Things To Do Are you ready to get excited about being out in Melbourne once more? That’s good, because there is plenty to entice and amuse. It’s no surprise there’s a renewed sense of adventure in the air. So many of the city’s best attractions had revamps over the enforced break and are now back bigger and better than before. And with summer in full swing and autumn on its final approach, there’s never been a better time to get out and about. Whether you want to see the sights from the Yarra River, discover a favourite with fresh eyes or explore the natural world, there’s more than a few suggestions to get you started. Don’t forget that most attractions still require advance booking.
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Don’t forget the family’s mini members. The Children’s Gallery at Melbourne Museum is the perfect place for kids aged up to five to explore, play and learn. They can dig up fossils, tramp around the discovery garden or shake their tiny bon-bons at the camouflage disco. They’ll spend hours staring in awe at Melbourne Zoo’s monkeys, penguins and elephants. In addition to the animal attractions, Dino Lab, with its animatronic dinosaurs, runs until Easter. New to Legoland Discovery Centre is Pirates Ahoy! (6–17 April). They can build a pirate ship, create a short film or take part in a treasure hunt. + museumsvictoria.com.au + zoo.org.au + legodiscoverycentre.com/ melbourne
