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Hold a standout corporate event that’s a little bit different at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Mingle with clients, host a presentation, conference, Christmas party or run a training day with a backdrop of wild African nature and animals. Our professional team can provide delicious cuisine prepared using premium local produce. We can also provide all your entertainment, AV, styling as well as special animal experiences and team building activities. Enjoy a 40 minute guided Safari Tour through the Savannah for up to 250 passengers per vehicle spotting rhinos, giraffes, zebra, ostrich and bison! See kangaroos, emu, koalas, Mountain pygmy possums and more in the Australian Trail. “Race Around the Zoo” is an amazing team building exercise; learn about African cats in the “Crazy about Cats” presentation with seating for 250 guests. Catering available for up to 1,500 with a variety of options. Spend an incredible night out during Sunset Safari adventuring onto the Savannah for a guided sunset tour, feasting with friends at dinner, and a performance that showcases the rhythm of Africa for up to 360 guests.

Location

Approx. 0.5hr/s travel time from Melbourne CBD

Meeting Rooms & Function Spaces

Meerkat Bistro

The Meerkat Room features floor to ceiling windows looking onto the playful meerkat exhibit giving you a truly unique backdrop to your special day. With a deck overlooking Lakeside Cove and the gorilla exhibit in the distance, this venue is sure to impress, seating 140 guests comfortably, or 250 guests for standing cocktails and canapés. The meerkats at play in the background lend a joyful ambience to any event, with the surrounding African animals enhancing the overall exotic atmosphere.

Slumber Dinning Hut

The exclusive Slumber Dining Hut is ideal for more intimate affairs, such as team building days and planning days, leadership retreats and cosy birthday lunches. Featuring picturesque views over the Savannah, and a private outdoor area with a firepit, this is an excellent venue to spend time connecting with family, friends or colleagues while enjoying sumptuous dining and stunning vistas.

Hippo Beach

Ideal for larger celebrations with cocktails and canapés, Hippo Beach can comfortably accommodate large groups and features a close-up backdrop of splashing hippopotamuses. This venue is sure to leave a lasting impression with guests of all ages and is available in the evening only.

Chongola Hut

For private gatherings with a more relaxed casual atmosphere, the Chongola Hut is a rustic space with an African flavour. This undercover outdoor venue features picnic tables and seating for around 40 — perfect for drinks and canapes, or even a simple BBQ with friends and family.

Accommodation

Slumber Safari

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