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Twilight safari.

Bring your students to explore the Zoo as the sun goes down.  

During this 3-hour evening experience students will enjoy dinner under the stars, discover wild creatures on a private night walk and get to meet amazing animals up close. 

What's involved

The Twilight Safari program is available Monday through Thursday with Fridays available upon request at Taronga Zoo Sydney. See below for further information.

Your Twilight experience will include:

• Twilight walk
• Close encounter with some iconic Australian animals
• Evening walk

Explore Taronga Zoo Sydney as the sun goes down. Students will enjoy dinner under the stars, discover wild creatures on a private night walk and get to meet amazing animals up close. 

There is a minimum of 25 and maximum of 90 attendees (including teachers and accompanying adults). Please note there is a $200 catering fee for groups under 40 students.

What to bring

Students should bring wet weather gear, warm clothes, enclosed walking shoes camera and a sense of fun and adventure! Students will not need torches for the duration of the program. 

Availability

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Twilight Safari is available to book during school terms, Monday through Thursday from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. Fridays available upon request.

For detailed information contact the Sydney team by calling 02 9978 4578 or emailing  [email protected] .

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Roar and Snore Taronga Zoo

Camp in safari tents in the heart of Australia's most famous zoo, and wake to spectacular views of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.

Roar and Snore is a fully hosted experience that includes architecturally designed tents, a sumptuous roast feast, drinks in the main tent and up-close animal encounters. It offers a unique opportunity to stay in Taronga Zoo's campsite with views of Sydney Harbour on one side and Lions, Sumatran Tigers and Meerkats on the other.

Wake the next morning to a glorious sunrise, the roar of a lion or an elephant trumpeting as you prepare to experience the Zoo before the crowds. Feed a giraffe or pat a seal as you go behind the scenes to learn the secrets of this famous and fascinating Zoo.

A night at Taronga Zoo's Roar and Snore is an experience that you will treasure for a lifetime.

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Taronga Zoo Roar and Snore Sleepover : A Full Day of Fun

Taronga Zoo in Sydney is an iconic Sydney institution over 100 years of age that boasts an incredible conversation program.  Having visited numerous times and experienced almost all facets of Taronga Zoo, only one experience has so far eluded us….the coveted Roar and Snore program. In fact the Taronga Zoo Roar and Snore Sleepover was a bucket list item Sunshine was really keen to check off, mentioning it each time we visited the zoo. 

Thank you to Taronga Zoo for hosting us on this amazing experience. All thoughts and comments are our own. 

Taronga Zoo Roar and Snore Sleepover 

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With around 4000 individual animals, imagine a full day of fun at Taronga Zoo where you can explore the exhibits across dusk, night, and then the entire next day. The Taronga Zoo Roar and Snore program provides guests with this amazing opportunity, with an incredible immersive zoo experience. 

The idea of staying overnight right next to wild animals may seem strange, but for us it was too unique, too amazing and way too cool not to do. Back when I was Sunshine’s age I read Victor Kelleher’s novel Taronga and since then I have been transfixed by the idea of being onsite overnight and waking to the sounds of the animals. I now know that that the actual experience allows for just that – chimpanzee calls and bird song in our case!

It would be no surprise then to hear that it was one of those pinch yourself moments when the summer school holidays arrived, we headed off to the Taronga Zoo Roar and Snore Sleepover . We had found it difficult to sleep on the nights leading up to the stay, bubbling with excitement and wishing school would hurry up and finish so we could enter the gates of Taronga and begin our stay.

What is the Roar and Snore experience at Taronga Zoo?

The Roar and Snore experience at Taronga Zoo is a glamping night where guests are treated to an overnight adventure staying in safari-style accommodation and featuring a number of intimate keeper talks, animal encounters and views of Sydney Harbour. 

From the 6.00 pm commencement, through to 9.00 am the next morning, the itinerary is finely tuned to ensure maximum exposure to the inner workings of the zoo. 

To find out more, download a sample itinerary for your Roar and Snore experience .

Can you explain the accommodation style?

Think Safari. Think glamping. The accommodation is inside safari-style canvas tents. However, there are no blow up mattresses and sleeping bags here! 

We are a family that doesn’t camp. We are not a camping family and have never entertained the thought of camping. So the whole Roar and Snore idea didn’t really grab us when we first started thinking about the experience as we are a little spoiled and like the creature comforts that typical camping doesn’t afford. However, Sunshine had it on her bucket list, and the glamping angle reassured us a little. 

Once you get past the whole “canvas material as your wall” and “shared bathroom facilities” the unique experience overrides those small inconveniences. In fact, framed as an amazing bucket list experience it becomes super exciting. 

There are no sleeping bags, but hotel style linen. You sleep on a real mattress (for us, our tent boasted a double bed and two single beds). There is power. There are lights. You are not roughing it.  In winter there are electric blankets. For us, staying over on one of the hottest of all Sydney days EVER, the nighttime ocean breeze made for the perfect sleeping conditions. 

The Roar and Snore experience at Taronga Zoo may have changed the whole ‘not camping’ thing we have going on as a family! 

Food options and Roar and Snore

I want to talk about food and drink, as it is quite plentiful on this experience but also something that is always a consideration for families.

On arrival there are welcome drinks, iced tea made from bush tucker. It was sweet and delicious, and whilst I drank a couple of glasses full, the girls were too excited and wandered the entrance area, spotting birds and chatting about what they thought the night ahead would be like. 

After we meandered to our tents, we were treated to drinks and antipasti in the main tent. There were a range of drink options including beer, cider and wine for the adults.  For the kids, and assortment of soft drinks, juices and still or sparkling water. It was great to see that Taronga is committed to reducing single plastic use with not a single plastic bottle in sight! 

Dinner was held in one of the Taronga Zoo eating spaces after another walk, talk and animal spotting through the zoo. It is a buffet style affair, with the chef and his support team piling guest plates with their choices (on our night there was fried rice, baked red salmon, a chicken dish and tortellini), whilst a salad and bread table provides the opportunity to further pile your plate with delights, and a drink table for more drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

For some, the choices may not be considered child friendly. There are no chicken nuggets, fries or other ‘brown’ style foods often seen on children’s menus. Personally, I loved this and encouraged the girls to try all choices. I also filled an additional plate with cucumber, tomatoes, fetta and olives from the salad bar for some additional greenery. Their bellies were full! 

The Roar and Snore Animal Experiences

Whilst the glamping was quite lovely and the food filled our bellies, this wasn’t the real reason we wanted to experience Roar and Snore. It was the animals and behind the scenes opportunity that had put the experience on our bucket list. 

So what were these ‘experiences’. It is important to consider that each Roar and Snore is a little different. The animal encounters are planned based on the animals current health, condition and overall emotional state at the time.

On our Roar and Snore experience our two big encounters were with the giraffes and the seals. We also had some smaller interactions with some reptiles and a ring-tailed possum.

Night Safari

Dusk settled as we finished eating dinner and we discovered that darkness has enveloped the zoo as we left the eating quarters.  We headed off on our night safari with the eerie red glow of our guides torches illuminating the path ahead before finding a creature here and there to showcase and then teach us about.

The night safari took us right through to around 10.00 pm. We were able to see quite a range of animals which often elude us during the daylight hours when they, often being nocturnal, tend to sleep. The koalas were active, the tigers were active, and almost everything other than the primates seemed to be busy. We enjoyed this experience so much. 

Roar and Snore Guides

It is important to mention your guides for the experience. We were delighted to learn that our three three four guides, Josh, Dani, Wos and Mr Tall (I need to find out his name!), had quite diverse backgrounds which provided us with a very thorough information bank when teaching us about each animal.

Josh was a trained zoologist who this time last year was chasing grizzly bears in Canada. His specialty was large carnivores. Dani was a vet nurse who started at Taronga Zoo back in high school as a volunteer. She has been involved in many of the research projects at Taronga including the development of an app. where you can upload information about exotic animals that are being exploited so nearby zoos or animal conservation groups can investigate. Dani’s specialty is hooved animals. Wos has been at Taronga for over 25 years, although he had a short break when he headed over to Thailand (or was it Indonesia?) on a research expedition. Wos’ background is in horticulture and he’s awesome at climbing trees. Mr Tall was our guest experience person and he was a font of knowledge, especially when it came to the Tigers. 

There were also two young volunteers on the night who were an extra pair of hands for the guides and were massively passionate about the experience too. 

Whilst the guides change each night, I have been reassured that they are all as fantastic as our four. They seemed to be excited about every single aspect of the zoo and were able to answer every single question thrown at them. The guides make the experience as amazing as it is, and their enthusiasm is infectious, creating such a great vibe across both days. 

We were rather sad to say goodbye to them after our last animal encounter, but they did leave us with some helpful tips for our day ahead.

With our last encounter ending at the seal enclosures spot on 9.20, we headed straight for the Sky Safari that opens at 9.30 am each day. With the Roar and Snore component of our adventure concluding, we thought we could take the Sky Safari back to the top of the Zoo and then make our way through the enclosures down hill . 

Taronga Zoo’s Sky Safari is free with zoo entry and provides breathtaking Sydney Harbour views and a shortcut, escaping the uphill push through the zoo. 

The gondola operates from 9:30am – 4:30pm every day

Elephant Tower Experience

On each visit to Taronga Zoo we not only learn something new about the animals, but become more familiar with some of the zoo offerings that may have escaped us previously. We had no idea that the Elephant Tower Experience was FREE!

Each day at 10.20 am and 12.45 pm visitors to Taronga Zoo can delight in the Elephant Tower Experience. The sessions last around 30 minutes but have are capped, so make sure you get to the line quick so you don’t miss out.

The Elephant Tower experience takes you up to the top of the stilt house above Taronga’s Asian Elephant yard. From here you can watch over the herd as they play below you. Plus, you’ll have a taste of Sydney’s city skyline as well. 

Taronga Zoo Seal Show

We have never visited Taronga Zoo and NOT found ourselves sitting in the audience of the Seal Show at some point in the day. Running at 11:00am and 2:00pm daily (plus 1:00pm on weekends and school holidays), the seal show provides the resident animals the chance to display a range of natural behaviours to the delight of the crowd. 

The Taronga Zoo Seal Show features Australian sea lion, Californian sea lion, and New Zealand fur seal. It is great to note that they do not have an active breeding program, and the seals are mostly rescued or rehomed seals. The show is used to educate the audience about plastic waste and its impact on seals, as well as the importance of sustainable seafood. 

At each show two children are selected from the audience for hands on experiences. Watch out for the splash zone!!

Taronga QBE Free-flight Bird Show

The Taronga QBE Free-flight Bird Show can not be missed if you love birds or are interested in learning more about them. The birds take flight over the audience, in the sky above, sometimes an inch or two from your head. 

The program usually lasts 20 minutes and runs at 12:00pm and 3:00pm daily. Make sure you arrive early to get yourself a good seat – it fills up fast! 

How to get to Taronga Zoo

Taronga zoo ferry.

Sydney Ferry services depart Circular Quay every 30 minutes bound for Taronga Zoo. The ferry ride takes around 12 minutes in total. You can purchase your zoo ticket at Wharf 4 ticket booth before you board (although if you go online, tickets are generally 20% cheaper!) .

There are a range of further options by boat. Taronga Zoo provides the details here . 

Taronga Zoo Parking

We usually find driving to Taronga Zoo is our easiest option. Parking is available at Taronga Zoo Sydney, entry from Bradleys Head Road. The all-day parking rate is $19

Booking your Roar and Snore Experience at Taronga Zoo

If you are keen to experience Roar and Snore for yourself, head to the Roar and Snore website for full details. 

Buying your Taronga Zoo tickets

Beat the queue and save up to 20% off day tickets when you buy online, or purchase a Family Annual Pass from $99 where 2 kids go free for the year with every adult.

Other Adventures at Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo offers a range of different activities on site to enjoy in conjunction with your visit. Have a read of our various experiences and learn which suit you. 

Vivid at Taronga Zoo

Wild Ropes at Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo Keeper for a Day Program

Roar and Snore on Instagram TV 

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5 of Australia's best zoo sleepovers

Steve Madgwick

Travel Journalist

29 October 2023

Ever dreamed of a sleepover in the middle of a zoo for the night? Here are Australia’s ‘Big 5’ of zoo stays that take the term ‘roar and snore’ quite literally.

1. jamala wildlife lodge, canberra.

Jamala offers you a well-appointed ‘African-savannah’-style safari experience with five-star trappings, only 10 minutes from downtown Canberra. Rooms sit adjacent to many of the National Zoo’s animal enclosures, giving you face-to-face encounters with a menagerie of interesting beasties through reassuringly thick glass.

On the outside of the uShaka Lodge, Giraffe Treehouses and Jungle Bungalows you can survey roaming animals as diverse as hyenas and Bengal tigers, while inside you can check out others including a massive bear from the safety of your bubble bath.

 2. Roar & Snore, Taronga Zoo Sydney

Zoo with a view: Taronga’s safari tents looking straight across Sydney Harbour.

The safari tents at Roar & Snore at Taronga come complete with show-stopping views to wake up to: straight across the harbour to Sydney’s skyline. On the inside, wooden floors and comfy beds elevate the accommodation well above normal camping.

Behind-the-scenes activities such as giraffe feeding and getting up close with echidnas and meerkats will have the kids in raptures, while nibbles and drinks before the torch-in-hand nocturnal tours will see you right. If you haven’t seen enough animals overnight, you have the entire next day to browse as part of the package.

3. Slumber Safari, Werribee Open Range Zoo

Family accommodation Slumber Safari-style at the Werribee Open Range Zoo (photo: Trent Browning).

Slumber Safari proves that zoo sleeps aren’t just for the young ones.

Half-an-hour out of Melbourne, an evening at Werribee Open Range Zoo comes with grown-up-friendly essentials; drinks and dips at sunset and an ‘African-inspired’ dinner and buffet breakfast.

The children aren’t ignored, of course, with a night walk around the 225-hectare property and scones, jam and cream by the campfire. The safari is an intimate affair, with just eight tented lodges with en suites – each with a balcony – overlooking the Werribee River and the rhinos, hippos, lions, and zebras et al on the ‘savannah’.

The zoo’s showers get the green tick of approval: they are solar powered and with a three-minute time limit.

On the savannah, Werribee Open Range Zoo (photo: Trent Browning).

4. Roar & Snore, Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo

The wide opens spaces around Taronga Western Plains Savannah Cabins.

Taronga Western Plains Zoo is as spacious a zoo experience as you can expect; the animals getting plenty of room to roam around on the New South Wales plains. The accommodation options are similarly generous, ranging from the family friendly tents of Billabong Camp, to self-contained Savannah cabins (sleeping up to six with free wi-fi) and Zoofari Lodge (10 comfortable lodges) right on the cusp of the antelope and giraffe-filled enclosures.

There are plenty of chances to interact with the animals too; hear a talk from a dingo keeper or spotlight African wild dogs after sunset. Zoofari Lodge guests have access to a saltwater pool and bike hire is included too. Dinner itself can be a culinary adventure with crocodile and kangaroo on the menu.

Read more on the ethical, luxury Zoofari Lodge safari experience at Taronga Western Plains Zoo…

 5. Roar ‘n’ Snore, Melbourne Zoo

Family time: Road ‘n’ Snore, Melbourne Zoo.

More camping than glamping, but certainly a city zoo sleep worth trying out. Melbourne Zoo’s old elephant exhibit has been transformed into a camping area apt for a family adventure.

You only have to bring a sleeping bag and pillow with just about everything else included: tents, beds, BBQ dinner – with a few wines and beers for the grown-ups – supper and breakfast from the bakery are all included.

The enthusiastic young zoo guides are adept at wearing out the children with a slew of night-time activities centred on the nocturnal animals. The calls of the zoo’s gibbons are a particularly effective alarm clock.

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cant wait to bring our grand son

My husband and I stayed at both Dubbo and Canberra Zoos and both experiences were sensational. The packages are great, I would highly recommend them. I look forward to checking out Werribee and Melbourne

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Taronga Zoo Roar and Snore – an animal safari in the heart of the city

The wildlife seems wilder at night. Chimpanzees scream, koalas growl, frogs croak, and something is wailing like a child (it’s possibly a child). And the birds – chirping, singing, screeching, whistling, calling – never seem to stop. For all I know, they could be insects or ringing phones or car alarms.

There’s something about the acoustics of Taronga Zoo that sends these crazy noises down the hill into our tent. It’s absolutely wacky and wonderful, but after an hour I pop in my ear plugs to turn down the volume. Eventually I drift off to sleep while waiting to hear lions and elephants.

By 5:30 am, my niece and nephew are awake, roused by cackling kookaburras.

I thought I would have to drag them out of bed (real beds with comfortable mattresses, sheets and pillows) for the 7am activity. But they’re excited to embark on a behind-the-scenes tour before the zoo opens.

Still in our pyjamas, we unzip the tent door and head down the path to a lookout for one of the best views of the harbour. The Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge are almost directly opposite. As the first ferry of the day chugs past, the night lights of the city are replaced by the rising sun.

While our fellow campers start waking up, we grab a free snack of banana bread and tea in the communal kitchen. The other Roar and Snorers are couples ranging in age from their twenties to sixties, some with children but several without. Wearing masks, we gather around the guides to find out our surprise animal encounter. Not only will we be taken inside the giraffe enclosure, we get to feed them!

Up to five metres tall, the three giraffes are a sight to behold. As the zookeepers teach us about the world’s tallest mammals, we line up with lettuce leaves for these lanky lickers, whose purple tongues are 50 centimetres long. They bend all the way down to scoop the food from our sanitised hands, while everyone takes photos.

Next stop is the elephants, where we watch them get showered with a hose. We’re also allowed in their barn, from a safe distance, while they eat piles of hay. Then it’s time for our own breakfast – bacon and egg rolls with coffee and pastries – before free time in the zoo all day.

Finn, 8, wants to see the goats at the farmyard, which we have completely to ourselves. Tara, 11, wants to ride the cable car, so we scoot over when it starts operating at 10 am to avoid the queue. What a treat to pretend Taronga is our private playground.

It might not be as exotic as an African safari but Roar and Snore is close enough. The overnight experience, including four tours, food, drinks and accommodation, is cheaper, convenient and loads of fun.

On the first day, campers arrive after the zoo closes, enjoying welcome drinks and canapes. The keepers come for a chat at each table, bringing snakes rather than snacks. Then they lead an evening tour to see the squirrel monkeys, gorillas, koalas, platypus and meerkats.

Dinner is served in a quiet restaurant overlooking the harbour. Wine, beer and soft drinks are included, along with an African-inspired selection of chicken, sausage, corn, rice, beans and salad, or chicken schnitzel and chips for the kids. After dessert is the rare opportunity to observe some of the 4000 animals at night.

The nocturnal tour is fascinating. Sleepy tigers are curled up like kittens, with one cub lying flat on his back, hind legs sprawled and front paws folded across his chest. We spot a sun bear, lit up by the keeper’s gentle red-light torch, roaming around his territory. In the Seal Bay exhibit, we meet Charlie, a friendly Australian sea lion. It’s 10:30 pm by the time we get to bed.

For more adventure, add on a session at Wild Ropes, an obstacle course of suspension bridges, tightropes and flying foxes in the treetops. Finn finished but took some coaching from Aunty Lou, while Tara wanted to do it all over again. Luckily for my wobbly legs, we had to go roaring and snoring before any more soaring and falling.

Take me there

Drive: From Newcastle, take the M1 to Sydney, merge onto the M2, turning left at the Military Road/Mosman exit. From Canberra, take the M23, then the Federal Highway to the M31, continue on the M5 towards Sydney Airport, then stay on the M1 until the Military Road/Mosman exit. The car park is on Bradleys Head Road.

Ferry: From Circular Quay in Sydney, catch the ferry to Taronga Zoo.

Stay: Summer nights are priced from $691 for twin-share, safari-style accommodation with harbour views. The cost includes zoo entry, parking, animal encounters, keeper talks and tours, food and drinks.

Explore more: taronga.org.au

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Unforgettable Zoo Sleepovers In Australia

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Sleeping over at an Australian zoo after the crowds have left for the day is an ideal way to experience Australia’s wildlife, the majority of which are nocturnal. Many of the following zoo stays are upscale, offering gourmet meals, personalized tours, and five-star accommodations. There is no particular order to the list, but I have saved some of the smaller country zoos till the end as they balance out some of the more expensive options and can be just as much fun. 

1. Jamala Wildlife Lodge, Canberra, ACT 

Jamala Wildlife Lodge is an African-themed lodge inside the privately-owned National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra. Owners Richard and Maureen Tindale believe that when people have close encounters with the animal kingdom, they become more interested in animal conservation. The incredible decor and experiences reflect their extensive travels to African lodges and their love of “big cats.”

Animal interactions at Jamala are more intense and prolonged than in a traditional zoo. Feed a giraffe at eye-level from your balcony, watch the antics of a Malayan sun bear from your bubble bath, or sleep only feet away from a pride of lions, tigers, or cheetahs separated only by a wall of glass. They are free to wander but come to the glass to check guests out. During your African-themed dinner, lions watch guest’s every bite. The nightly rate from $890 mid-week includes a five-star suite, multi-course African-themed dinner, breakfast, a private morning tour with a zookeeper, two days’ zoo entry, and memories to last a lifetime. 

Pro Tip: Australia’s capital of Canberra also offers some of Australia’s best free cultural attractions. 

2. Roar and Snore, Taronga Zoo, Sydney, New South Wales

Roar and Snore is an unforgettable experience featuring animal encounters, keeper talks, delicious food, and safari-style accommodations. The fun starts with the scenic ferry ride across Sydney Harbour from Central Quay to Taronga Park Zoo. Ride the Sky Safari cable car and watch a herd of Asian elephants play beneath you. Snap a photo of the giraffe’s long necks playing up the city’s skyscrapers. Join the night safari to see the nocturnal animals such as brushtail and ringtail possums. 

The safari tents come with spectacular views of the Sydney Opera House, and the Harbour Bridge lit up at night. Roar and Snore sleepovers include twilight drinks and canapes, a stay in an architecturally designed tent, and a sumptuous roast feast. The campsite has shower and bathroom facilities. The next morning, experience the Zoo before the crowds. Adults-only nights run most weeks throughout the year. Tents from $364. 

Pro Tip: Not into camping? The Wildlife Retreat , Taronga’s newest offering is an elegant Australian eco-retreat surrounded by a lush sanctuary home to koalas, echidnas, and platypuses. Rooms start from $480 per night. 

3. Zoofari Lodge, Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo, New South Wales 

Taronga Zoo offers an African safari-style experience at its Western Plains Zoo in rural New South Wales. Opened in 1977, this is one of the world’s great open range zoos offering large animals such as elephants and antelopes more space. Instead of fences, concealed moats separate the animals from each other and visitors. Winding through the park is a circular 5-mile safari-like track you can explore by bike, golf cart, or car. Luxury stays in the Zoofari Lodges offer a prime viewing spot above the animals, exclusive tours, delicious cuisine, a saltwater pool, and bike rental. Stays from $370 per person. Or camp out under the stars at its Billabong Camp next to the lion’s den, where accommodations include a barbeque dinner from around $176 per person. 

Pro Tip: Dubbo is a short regional flight from Sydney or Canberra. Dubbo is also a stop off on a multi-day road trip between Melbourne and Brisbane via the Newell Highway or on The Great Inland Way from Sydney to outback NSW through to Queensland. 

4. Slumber Safari, Werribee Open Range Zoo, Melbourne, Victoria 

Like Dubbo Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo offers plenty of space. But it is much easier to reach as these plains resembling the African savannah are only a 30-minute drive from the Melbourne Central Business District. The Slumber Safari is a luxury glamping experience with an ensuite and a balcony overlooking Werribee River and the rhinos, hippos, lions, and zebras. Spot nocturnal wildlife on an evening safari. A 4-wheel drive safari-style vehicle weaves past herds of Mongolian wild horses, giraffe, bison, antelope, rhino, zebra, and ostrich. 

The drivers keep a respectful distance, and the animals continue to graze. But to get so close is an amazing experience. You feel like you are in the wilds of Africa. Enjoy a sunset tipple (drink) followed by a sustainable African-inspired dinner. The Australian walking trail is popular for overseas visitors with its sightings of ​​ eastern grey kangaroos, emus, brolgas, and koalas. The Slumber Safari includes two-day admission to Werribee Open Range Zoo. Cost from $345 per adult.

Pro Tip: Werribee Park is an important leisure precinct. Tour the historic mansion , enjoy a cocktail or meal at the Lancemore Mansion Hotel , and smell the roses at the Victoria State Rose Gardens. Shadowfax Winery is next door. 

5. Roar ‘n’ Snore, Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne, Victoria 

Melbourne Zoo also offers its own version of Roar ‘n’ Snore . Having done this years ago, I know where the name comes from as I lay awake, listening to the roar of the lions nearby, reassuring myself they were safely in their enclosure despite being so loud. Melbourne Zoo has over 320 species of animals but is also famous for its landscaped gardens. 

Check out the Asian Rainforest for the Sumatran tigers, the tropical gardens, and Australian Bush for the red kangaroos and southern hairy-nosed wombats. Built in 1862 and Australia’s oldest zoo, the Melbourne Zoo was modeled on the one in London. Some empty circus-style cages remain as a historical reminder of how animal welfare has advanced since then. ​​Guests wine, dine and sleep where the elephants once lived in the 1940s elephant exhibit. 

Explore the Zoo after dark in a torch-lead tour with senses finely tuned to hear and see nocturnal creatures. Enjoy breakfast and a chance to meet the keepers and experience up-close animal encounters and life behind the scenes. The zoo provides camping equipment except for a sleeping bag and pillow. Note this is more camping than glamping — free entry to the zoo the next day. The cost is around $166 per adult. 

Pro Tip: Roar ‘n’ Snore is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from the end of August to May.

6. Mansfield Zoo, Mansfield, Victoria

Mansfield Zoo is a charming country zoo on 30 acres of picturesque parkland — about two hours drive from outer Melbourne. A rarity for a zoo, visitors can hand feed or, in this case, spade feed the animals, including deer and kangaroos. Meet Hobbs, the mischievous capuchin monkey, and Cybil, the cheeky camel who loves to steal spades. Fall asleep to the roar of lions and dingoes howling. The overnight stay is basic but memorable. Bring camping gear or rent a swag (a waterproof sleeping bag with a canvas cover) for $20 and sleep under the stars.

According to the owner, some people find these claustrophobic, so you might be more comfortable bringing your own gear. Bring your own barbecue for dinner or drive to a restaurant in town. There are toilets but no showers. Hence the one-night stay. The $55 per adult sleepover includes zoo entry for two consecutive days.

Pro Tip: Numbers are limited to keep the experience personal, so book ahead. Camping from September 1 to May 31 only. Lion feeding of the beautiful white lions is at 1.30 p.m. each weekend and on public and school holidays.

7. Wings Wildlife Park, Gunns Plains, Tasmania 

Wings Wildlife Park is a small private zoo tucked into Tasmania’s beautiful northwest. And the only wildlife park in the state with accommodation onsite. The family-run park is about an hour’s drive from Davenport, where the Spirit of Tasmania ferry brings over passengers and their vehicles from mainland Australia. With shades of the movie We Bought a Zoo , this multi-award-winning family-owned business claims the largest collection of Tasmanian wildlife in Australia. Many are rescue animals who are released into their natural habitat when rehabilitated. When they can’t be released, they have a home for life. 

Accommodation options include units, a caravan park, and a camping ground on the banks of the Leven River. Enjoy kayaking, swimming, and fishing. Walk through the wildlife park to see Australian native animals — Tasmanian devils, koalas, wombats, kangaroos, reptiles. Other exotic animals include monkeys, meerkats, camels, and American bison. Don’t miss the daily feedings of the Tasmanian devils at 1 p.m. They are tenacious! In winter, join a nocturnal spotlighting adventure to hear the boobook owls hooting in the night air, possums rustling in the treetops, and the thumping of wallabies bounding through the bush. Finish the night off with a muffin and hot drink by the fire. 

Pro Tip: Wings Wildlife Park is also a stopover on the challenging 6-day Penguin-Cradle Walking Track . The area also offers many less strenuous walks.

Zoos and national parks are fantastic places to see wildlife up close but be sure to follow safety protocols:

• Tips For Safely Viewing Wildlife In National Parks
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• Must-Visit International Zoos For Animal Lovers
• Best Zoos In The U.S.

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In 1993 "Elektrostal" was transformed into an open joint stock company. The factory occupies a leading position among the manufacturers of high quality steel. The plant is a producer of high-temperature nickel alloys in a wide variety. It has a unique set of metallurgical equipment: open induction and arc furnaces, furnace steel processing unit, vacuum induction, vacuum- arc furnaces and others. The factory has implemented and certified quality management system ISO 9000, received international certificates for all products. Elektrostal today is a major supplier in Russia starting blanks for the production of blades, discs and rolls for gas turbine engines. Among them are companies in the aerospace industry, defense plants, and energy complex, automotive, mechanical engineering and instrument-making plants.

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