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About this place
The zoo opened at Royal Park on 6 October 1862.
The record
Comparison: Zoos in Australia.
The record concerns the institution’s age. Current exhibits and access need a separate check.
Visiting
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Sources
Sources checked 23 September 2026. A publisher’s claim is attributed; it is not a complete independent survey.
- Victorian Government
Records the opening date and Australia’s-oldest claim.
- Zoos Victoria
Current visitor information.