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A friendly goat at the Petting Zoo at Marnong Estate during the family event.

The Petting Zoo at Marnong Estate Is Back 

Looking for a fun-filled day with animals? The Petting Zoo at Marnong Estate returns on Sunday 14th September 2025, offering an unforgettable farmyard experience with friendly animals, Italian food, live music, and fresh air. Held across four timed sessions, this popular family event always books out—don’t miss your chance to secure a ticket. 

 

What to Expect on the Day 

Guests will enjoy hands-on encounters with bunnies, goats, and can view our beloved highland cows or camels. With plenty of lawn space for you to BYO picnic blanket*,  food stations, and views of the estate, the petting zoo is more than a visit—it’s a full day out for all ages. 

 

Event Details
Sunday 14th September 2025
Check-in opens from 10:00am
The Petting Zoo & The Main Lawn, Marnong Estate 

Tickets: 
Adults (12+): $10
Children (3–11): Free
Children under 2: No ticket required 

 

VIP Early Ticket Access to the Petting Zoo 

Avoid missing out by signing up for early VIP access. You’ll receive your code by email before tickets go public. 

What do I need to do?: 

  • Sign up to become a VIP, before 4pm on Sunday the 31st of August, for our exclusive VIP release at the link by completing the form.   
  • You will receive an access code to unlock the tickets directly to your inbox at 5pm on Sunday 31st August 2025.   
  • This will allow you to get your browser open and sit ready to hit refresh at exactly 6pm so that you can be the first in line for tickets.  
  • Enter the code at 6pm and book your tickets 

 

General Tickets and Booking Info 

Tickets will not be listed or live until Saturday, 6th September at 1pm. However, when available you can bookmark the link to save it for later. 

Session Times and Ticket Limits 

To maintain give everyone a fair chance, the following limits apply: 

  • Adults: Max 4 per booking 
  • Children: Max 6 per booking 
  • Children under 2: No ticket needed 

 

Available Sessions: 

  • 11:00am – 12:30pm 
  • 11:45am – 1:15pm 
  • 12:30pm – 2:00pm  

You will only be able to enter the zoo at your allocated time. For the comfort and enjoyment of all guests—and to ensure everyone can enjoy the same experience—you will be asked to leave the Petting Zoo once your session time concludes. Please prioritise your interactions with the animals accordingly. 

 

$10 Food Voucher for Adults 

Each adult ticket includes a $10 food voucher to use at our outdoor food and drink stations and Italian Street Kitchen – Vista 

Terms: 

  • Valid on 14th September 2025 only 
  • Must be redeemed in a single transaction (no change given) 
  • Not valid at Cucina 3064, La Vètta or the Cellar Door 

Plan Your Visit 

Before heading to the petting zoo at Marnong Estate, here’s what you need to know: 

  • Check in opens from 10am 
  • All tickets must be booked online in advance 
  • No gate sales or entry without a ticket 
  • Bring a picnic blanket for lawn seating 
  • No outside food, drinks, pets or ball games 
  • Marnong Estate is a licensed venue with plenty of options onsite 

 

Learn More About the Petting Zoo Experience 

At The Petting Zoo at Marnong Estate, you can pat a bunny, feed the chickens or goats, get within arm’s length of a sheep, and admire the calm presence of our impressive highland cows. Live music drifts across the lawn as families enjoy bites from our Italian street kitchen – Vista or from our food stations. BYO picnic rug and Settle in under the open sky and take in the views of the Macedon Ranges. It’s a relaxed, wholesome way to spend a spring day — with something for everyone to enjoy.