Petting Zoo – November
Petting Zoo at Marnong Estate
Make a day of it at Marnong Estate as one of our most-loved family events returns for the last time for 2026.
Set among the rolling landscape of the estate, the Petting Zoo brings together animals, live music, relaxed dining and plenty of space to settle in and enjoy the day at your own pace.
Meet bunnies, goats, chickens and sheep, get up close with camels, alpacas and ostriches, explore the bird aviary and discover something unexpected during a reptile encounter. Marnong’s much-loved Highland cows will also be waiting to say hello.
Once your Petting Zoo session is over, the day doesn’t have to end.
Bring a picnic blanket and find a place on the lawn, where Bianca Fenn and her music students will perform live from 11am–4pm against a backdrop of sweeping estate views. Pick up something delicious from Vista, visit the Cellar Door, or turn the day into a long lunch at Cucina 3064 or La Vètta.
Whether you come for the animals, the music, the food or simply an afternoon in the country, the Petting Zoo is an opportunity to slow down and experience Marnong Estate as a destination. Find Out More Here
Tickets
Adults — $30 Includes a $10 food voucher.
Children 3–11 — $10
Children under 2 — Free
Petting Zoo entry operates across three limited-capacity sessions between 10am and 1pm.
Ticket Release
VIP pre-sale: Friday 30 October at 10am General release: Friday 6 November at 10am
The Petting Zoo reaches capacity each year, and session numbers are limited. Reserve your tickets here
Refund Policy
Refunds are available up to 7 days prior to the event date. Refund requests received within 7 days of the event are not eligible for a refund.
Tickets are not transferable to another event, date or workshop.
If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend or family member to attend in your place.
Want Early Access?
VIP pre-sale access opens ahead of the public release.
For full event details, session times, ticket inclusions and VIP sign-up information, visit the main event page.
Make a day of it at the Petting Zoo: stay for Melbourne’s best sunset
After your Petting Zoo session, spread out a picnic blanket on the main lawn for Vista Vibes with Hopkins Duo, live from 11am to 4pm, with pizza and estate wine from Vista. Then book dinner at La Vètta and stay on for what we call Melbourne’s best sunset. On Sunday 22 November the sun sets at about 8:16pm, with panoramic views across the estate and the camels grazing in the paddock below. Read more in our guide to the best sunset near Melbourne.
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