A Day at Melbourne Zoo: School Hols Chaos & Critters

School holidays. That time of year where kids are runnin’ riot, parents are desperately tryna’ find ways to wear ‘em out, and the Melbourne Zoo turns into a jungle in more ways than one. We packed up the snacks, grabbed the camera, and braced ourselves for a big day out. And let me tell ya—it did not dissapoint.

Through the Fence: The Elephant Enclosure

First stop, the elephants. Snapped this shot through the fence, kinda gives it that whole “peakin’ into their world” feel. They were just ploddin’ around, flickin’ dust, havin’ a casual arvo. There’s somethin’ about elephants—big, slow, wise-lookin’, like they’ve got all the time in the world. And yet, when they move, they do it with this quiet kinda power. Proper amazin’ to see up close.

Sleepy Monkey Business

Then ya got this bloke. Absolutely out cold. If there’s a better way to spend the arvo than curled up on a log, tail wrapped up nice and snug, I dunno what it is. The crowds, the noise, the school holiday madness—none of it mattered. This fella was in dreamland. Honestly, bit jealous.

Lemurs: Laidback Kings of the Zoo

And then, there’s these legends. Lemurs are somethin’ else—perched up high, tails hangin’ down, watchin’ the chaos below like they’re surveyin’ their kingdom. This one was just loungin’ up there, prob’ly judgin’ all of us runnin’ around, stressin’ over snack breaks and lost hats. Honestly, they’ve got the right idea—just sit back and let the world happen. Its brilliant because you get to walk among them

Final Thoughts

Melbourne Zoo during school hols? Absolute carnage. But also? Absolutely worth it. No matter how many times ya go, somethin’ new always happens. One day it’s sleepy monkeys, the next it’s elephants havin’ a splash or otters causin’ a ruckus.

Would I battle the holiday crowds again? Yeah, reckon I would. ‘Cause at the end of the day, ya can’t beat a zoo trip—good for the kids, good for the soul, and ya always walk away with a few new stories.