Elephant and Waterhole Trails @ Werribee Zoo

The Werribee Open Range Zoo has opened its fabulous Elephant Trail: a stunning 21-hectare, world-class habitat for the zoo's nine Asian elephants.

Spanning the size of the entire Melbourne Zoo, this expansive space provides the herd with plenty of room to explore.

It features two massive pools to help them stay cool, supplied by 150 million liters of recycled water via a 2.5-kilometer pipeline from the Werribee Recycled Water Plant.

The Elephant Trail was developed as part of an $88 million state government investment and includes a scenic walking trail that connects the elephants' open space, barns, pools, and a cafe.

Despite their vast new home, visitors can still enjoy up-close encounters with these incredible animals.

The new Elephant and Waterhole Trails are now open to zoo members and visitors

Zoos Victoria's herd of nine Asian Elephants recently made its historic journey from Melbourne Zoo to its new 21-hectare habitat in wonderful Werribee.

Kids visit free with adult entry on weekends and school holidays.

The new habitat

Embark on a walking safari adventure to discover the elephants in their new world-class, open-range home.

Enjoy views overlooking the pools from the terrace, where you can also grab a bite to eat and a coffee from the new Waterhole Cafe.

Wander under the Elephant Overpass and check out the Elephant Barn, where you can learn about how the herd uses the space and how essential it is for them to have choice and control over their day.

Talks

Hear more about these wondering animals during these talk times:

10.30am - Lilly Pilly shelter
11.50am - Spotted Gum shelter
1.10pm - Lilly Pilly shelter
2.30pm - Spotted Gum Shelter
4.00pm - Herd barn