Explore, experience and enjoy the wild! Join us for a day of adventure and fun!
- Off Campus
- Paid Event
- Social
DATE:
Tuesday 30 September 2025
TIME:
10am - 3pm
VENUE:
Melbourne Zoo, Elliott Avenue, Parkville VIC 3052
SOLD OUT - see below for waitlist
Tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, 3 September 11:00AM. Join waitlist here.
The MGA invites all Monash University graduate students to spend a day out at the Melbourne Zoo! 🐘🐅🦓
Looking for something fun to do on your mid-semester break? Or just a fun activity to entertain your children as the Victorian school holidays approach? This is a great opportunity for you to get out and take a quick break from your studies!
This is a family friendly event and you are welcome to bring along your little ones. 💛
Your ticket includes:
🚌 Bus ride to and from the zoo (from Caulfield and Clayton campuses)
🎟️ Entry ticket into the zoo (valued at $57)
🧘 A private MGA function space within the zoo, for when you need to rest; and
🍽️ A light vegetarian lunch with refreshments (valued at $30)
NOTE: transportation provided will be able to accommodate strollers if you have young children attending this trip.
Spots are limited -- don't miss out on this roaring adventure!
📆 Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm
📍Pick up and drop off location: Caulfield OR Clayton campuses
🎟️ Price: $15 (Monash grad student) / $60 (Adult guest) / Free for children
Bus will leave Caulfield/Clayton campus at 9:45am; bus will leave the zoo at 3:00pm. Travel time to/from the zoo is approximately 30 minutes.
Pre-departure information will also be sent closer to the date of the event, so please check your email.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Tickets are sold on a first come first serve basis. However, there will be a waitlist.
- At the time of booking your ticket, you will nominate your pick up and drop off locations (either Caulfield or Clayton campus). Students from Peninsula are advised to catch a shuttle from Peninsula to Clayton.
- All children under the age of 17 and under receive free entry. Please specify the age of the child when purchasing tickets so that we can cater appropriately.
- The Melbourne Zoo and our buses are accessible and can accommodate prams/strollers.
- MGA staff may take photos just prior to, during and after the event and these photos may be used by the MGA for promotional purposes. If you do not wish for your photo to be taken, please notify the event organiser in person or in writing (mga-events@monash.edu). You can withdraw your consent at time of the event.
- You are responsible for your own actions and the actions of those in your party (e.g. the MGA is not responsible for you or your child jumping into an enclosure, or getting lost etc.).
- You MUST notify the MGA if you intend to:
- arrange your own transport to/from the venue (you can do this at the time of booking)
- All ticket sales are final. No refunds allowed.
Please refer to our General Terms and Conditions for Ticket Sales on our Governing Documents page.
THIS EVENT ALIGNS WITH THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS OF:
The MGA is proud to be the first student association in Australia to be certified carbon neutral
by
Climate Active.
Learn more here.
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