Corporate Body

Victoria's Open Range Zoo (1975 - )

From
1975
Werribee, Victoria, Australia
Functions
Conservation or Environment, Veterinary or Animal Health Industries and Collection Management
Website
http://www.zoo.org.au/WerribeeOpenRangeZoo
Location
K Road, Werribee, Victoria 3030

Summary

Victoria's Open Range Zoo was established in Werribee by the Zoological Board of Victoria in 1975. It was first opened to the public in 1983. The Zoo is situated on 200 hectares and features grassland animals from Africa and Australia in open exhibits. The zoo is now referred to as Werribee Open Range Zoo.

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