Ever thought of meeting at a zoo?

September 23, 2025

Melbourne Zoo was the world’s first zoo to achieve carbon neutral certification. Zoos Victoria’s purpose is fighting extinction to create a future rich in wildlife. By choosing Melbourne Zoo, your organisation contributes to conservation efforts and demonstrates a commitment to sustainable business practices.

Located close to central Melbourne, The Melbourne Zoo Events team provides guests with unique wildlife-inspired venues and experiences and culinary delights, backed by professional event services, AV capabilities and premium catering. The Zoo is easily accessible via public transport and offers ample parking for guests.

Choose from a range of beautiful indoor and outdoor function spaces perfect for everything from a relaxed lunch, cocktails and canapes, gala dinner, boardroom meeting or conference.

Conference at Melbourne Zoo

Spice up your next small to medium conference at Melbourne Zoo, where delegates can expect the unexpected. Meet against a spectacular backdrop, accompanied by equally spectacular cuisine from professional chefs. Zoo Events by Melbourne Zoo offer a range of sophisticated venues including the ‘Rainforest Room’ and ‘Leopard Lodge’, with flexible layouts to suit your agenda.

Essential information

• Boardroom meetings for 24 – 66
• Cocktail parties for 60 – 300
• A dinner dance for up to 200
• Theatre-style for 40 – 220

Hold a Sunset Zoo Do

Hire out the entire Melbourne Zoo. As the sun begins to set, come together for an evening of food, drink and entertainment, accompanied by the sounds of wildlife and music.

Your guests can explore Melbourne Zoo at their leisure - seeing what animals get up to ‘after hours’ and hearing from their keepers. Recommended for 1,000 to 3,500 guests, a Sunset Zoo Do includes carousel rides and a DJ on the lawns. BBQ packages complete with fairy floss, popcorn and ice cream carts are a fun catering option!

Plan your next event

Melbourne offers numerous unique venues for all types of business events. To explore how your next business event can make an impact at the Melbourne Zoo, ask the Melbourne Convention Bureau team team for further details.