Ballarat Zoos & Aquariums

Ballarat zoos and wildlife experiences sit in and around the city, from wildlife parks to farm animals at nearby Creswick. This page collects animal experiences near Ballarat, and links to the zoos and aquariums in Melbourne for bigger collections and the national zoos and aquariums page.

Animal experiences around Ballarat

Ballarat Wildlife Park is the city's best-known animal stop, with koala and wombat encounters. Farm animals are covered by the Creswick Wool Mill Tour and Farm Adventure, a 1-hour guided tour at Creswick Woollen Mills that includes alpacas and sheep up close alongside the wool-making story.

For more to do around the animals, see things to do in Ballarat and Ballarat attractions.

Bigger zoo collections nearby

Ballarat is about 110 km north-west of Melbourne. The Melbourne zoos and aquariums page covers the larger animal attractions in the capital, which suit a separate day from a Ballarat weekend.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a zoo in Ballarat?

Ballarat's main animal attraction is Ballarat Wildlife Park, known for koala and wombat encounters. Larger zoo and aquarium collections are in Melbourne, about 110 km south-east.

Can you meet farm animals near Ballarat?

Yes. The Creswick Wool Mill Tour and Farm Adventure at Creswick Woollen Mills includes up-close time with alpacas and sheep, plus heritage wool displays, in a 1-hour guided tour.

Where are the closest zoos and aquariums to Ballarat?

The largest zoo and aquarium collections near Ballarat are in Melbourne, about 110 km south-east. Ballarat Wildlife Park and the alpacas at Creswick Woollen Mills are closer to the city.

Ballarat's animal experiences range from koalas to alpacas. Browse Ballarat tours and activities and book online with Experience Oz.