Discover the wild side Melbourne Buzzing along an urban landscape made up of Victorian buildings and skyscrapers of Manhattan-style can actually forget that Melbourne also has botanical gardens, a zoo and an internationally recognized state of the art aquarium, all hosting a range of Australian native wildlife, birds and aquatic life. Melbourne Discover the natural way and experience the diversity of the fauna of Australia, flora and landscapes to some of the biggest attractions of Melbourne.
4 km from downtown Melbourne, the award-winning Melbourne Zoo offers visitors the pleasure of seeing over 300 species of animals. Indulge your senses in a variety of smells, sounds and images as you explore 55 acres of botanical setting adjusted to represent the tropical forest in Asia and Africa and Australian bushland. Discover the lifestyle of elephants, past and present, in the village and watch elephants and experience the natural behavior of orangutans in the tree, the orangutan sanctuary. The advantage here is the well-trained volunteer guides at the zoo offers additional tours.
The Melbourne Aquarium, Oceanarium, with 360 degrees, is the latest addition to the aquarium in Australia. Experience the power to direct the Oceanarium where the giant sharks and rays are housed. Be dazzled by the superb display of Great Barrier Reef with touch pools, colorful coral and tropical creatures. For the ultimate challenge, before diving to meet sharks face to face. This rush of adrenaline and adventure course with a guide experienced diver. Located near the city, a visit to the Aquarium should be right at least two hours.
Travel 30 minutes from Melbourne for African adventure. The Werribee Open Range Zoo offers an expedition by land through the grassy plains inhabited by hippos, giraffes, antelopes and zebras. For more up-close and personal experiences walking cheetah and monkey trail, visit the Lions on the board or just take a canoe safari. During the night adventure, including a typical African barbecue, the night of camp and breakfast buffet can be arranged. Picnicking is available for those who want to relax in the natural environment.
Travel 45 minutes drive from Melbourne to one of the most valuable native bush in Victoria. Home to the lives of many rare and endangered animal species, Cranbourne Royal Botanic Gardens offer a unique diversity of Australian flora and fauna in 363 acres of pristine wetlands, land of wood and heathland. Hiking, amounting to 10 km, and a gazebo at 360 degrees making it a perfect place for nature lovers.
Home to more than 12,000 species of plants the Royal Botanic Gardens are a natural sanctuary for native wildlife. The gardens include an ornamental lake, and also houses the National Herbarium of Victoria, the Australian Rainforest Walk, the Old Melbourne Observatory and the Water Conservation Garden. Be prepared to invest 2-3 hours for a full tour at an average rate.
Posted on June 3, 2010.