Melbourne food & wine festival events
At Melbourne Zoo
eat like the animals
Step inside Melbourne Zoo for a family food adventure like no other.
From breakfast for lions to snacks for meerkats, learn what fuels our animals, then taste the adventure. Kids start with a snack while grown-ups enjoy a coffee. Set off with a special worksheet to discover what fuels lions, giraffes, meerkats and more.
Complete the journey and trade your worksheet for a one-of-a-kind lunchbox filled with dishes inspired by the animals’ own meals. Fun, tasty, and educational, this is the perfect event for curious kids and food-loving families.
This event is available from Saturday 21st March to Sunday 29th March 2026. Book online via the link below:
An After Dark Culinary Adventure at Melbourne Zoo
Let your tastebuds guide you through Melbourne Zoo after-dark on a roving culinary adventure featuring a delicious five-stop menu, created by Compass Group National executive chef Leo Gstrein. This is not a sit-down dinner, it is a wild experience of discovery and the unexpected through the senses – there are no long lectures, no rigid timetable, just you and the zoo for one night only.
This is your chance to explore Melbourne Zoo throughout sunset and by the moonlight with exceptional food and drink in hand. With surprises around every turn, the evening culminates at a final stop featuring a mystery dessert showcase and live entertainment.
TESTIMONIALS
ALAN B
Melbourne Zoo
CHRIS H
Werribee Zoo
“The meeting went incredibly well, and I’ve received a lot of positive feedback about the catering and the room set up. Everyone was very impressed with the delicious food. I really appreciated their professionalism which meant I could focus on making other aspects of the meeting run smoothly.”
KATE W
Melbourne Zoo
“Location was a great setting for our wedding. The animal experiences made for very unique wedding photos and set the scene for a fun and relaxed event. Having everything at one location was a bonus. The venue was everything we wanted: a garden wedding, central to CBD, and amongst nature.”
ALEXANDRA D
Werribee Zoo
“Everything turned out perfectly, the food was great and service was excellent from everyone involved. The clients all had a blast and was great to be able to relax and know your service team had everything under control.”