In celebration of World Down Syndrome Day 2024 we’re returning to Werribee Zoo for our annual Family Fun Day on Sunday 24 March 2024! If you’ve secured your tickets, here you’ll find everything you need to know to arrive safely and enjoy the day.
If you are yet to book in, never fear, you can purchase tickets by clicking the button below up until midnight Wednesday 20 March. After that, you’re free to arrive on the day and purchase tickets at the DSV gate.
Refer to this map and look for the DSV logos.
Getting there
Address: Werribee Open Range Zoo: K Road, Werribee South
Werribee Open Range Zoo is located 35 kilometres west of Melbourne’s city centre, on the Princes Freeway. It is a short 30-minute drive from the city over the Westgate Bridge or via the Geelong Road. (Take the Werribee South exit to K Road.)
Time: Family Fun Day will run from 10.30am – 12.30pm and your ticket will allow you to stay and explore the zoo for the remainder of the day.
Parking: Free parking is available on site as well as accessible parking bays near the main entrance of the zoo.
Transport: From Melbourne – catch a train from the Melbourne CBD to Werribee station (travelling on the Werribee Line). From Werribee station catch Bus 439 Werribee South to the Zoo.
From Geelong – catch a train from Geelong to Wyndham Vale station (travelling towards Melbourne). From Wyndham Vale station catch the Bus 190 Werribee Station to Werribee station. From Werribee station catch Bus 439 Werribee South to the Zoo.
For more information and public transport options visit: Getting here (zoo.org.au).
When you arrive – for those with pre-purchased tickets
We have our own dedicated entrance (please see map here).
When you turn right into the Werribee Zoo entrance, please follow the driveway around to the left and take the first car park entrance to your right. This will allow you to park close to the Down Syndrome Victoria entrance and look out for the DSV registration marquee.
When you reach the low ‘Welcome Zoo Entry’ sign, turn right and follow the gravel path to the DSV registration area.
Here you will be provided with your official zoo entry ticket/s and wristband/s allowing you entry into our exclusive event area, the African Lawn.
Refer to this map and look out for the DSV logos.
Tickets will be available for collection from 9.30am with event activities beginning at 10.30am.
Please remember to bring your companion card or zoo membership card if you booked a concession or zoo member ticket.
Food and beverages
The bistro and café next to the event will have food and drinks available for purchase on the day or alternatively you can bring along a picnic rug and self-cater.
Payment options around the Zoo
Werribee Zoo remains cashless so please remember to bring your card or you can pay via digital payment.
Can no longer make it to Family Fun Day?
If you have purchased a ticket and can no longer attend the event, we would greatly appreciate if you could contact us as soon as possible at info@dsav.asn.au or 9486 9600.
If you are unable to attend on the day, your ticket to Werribee Zoo will be valid for 6 months.
Questions?
Contact us at info@dsav.asn.au or 9486 9600 with any questions big or small.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you on Sunday 24 March 2024.