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Mansfield Zoo

📍 Mansfield, VIC

4.5(1,085 Google reviews)

30-acre family-run zoo near Mansfield housing native and exotic species including rare White Lions. Families can attend feeding sessions, interact with free-roaming animals, and book overnight stays in houses adjacent to the zoo grounds.

White LionsOvernight staysFeeding sessionsFree-roaming animalsFamily-runMt Buller stopover
★★★★★Featured review by K K

We rented a house near this zoo. What can I say? Those were the best moments of my life! Starting from 5 in the morning, horses would come up to our little house! We fed them. And then there were the sounds of birds from the zoo. Since we rented this house to go skiing on Mount Buller, we didn't expect to be so close to this zoo. We visited it and were even more amazed. The people working there are so lovely, right to the core! Many wild animals, and they employ staff. Not everyone would be able to feed such animals as dingoes, lions, and crocodiles by hand. A worthwhile place. I recommend it 100%! We even bought toys at the entrance and exit so that the money would go towards feeding the animals. An amazing, genuine zoo where they love the animals!❤️

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families combining a Mansfield or Mt Buller trip with a wildlife experience that goes beyond standard zoo format. The intimate scale means direct conversations with the keepers who run the property.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Combine with a Mt Buller ski trip or high country visit — the zoo is well-positioned as a stopover
Book overnight accommodation adjacent to the zoo well in advance — it fills quickly in peak seasons
🎟️Feeding sessions are a highlight — check the daily schedule on arrival
🚗Free-roaming animals move throughout the grounds, so allow time to explore beyond the main enclosures

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.5

1,085 Google reviews

Rare White Lion encounters40%
Intimate keeper access30%
Overnight accommodation experience20%
Free-roaming animals and play areas10%
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K K

7 months ago

We rented a house near this zoo. What can I say? Those were the best moments of my life! Starting from 5 in the morning, horses would come up to our little house! We fed them. And then there were the sounds of birds from the zoo. Since we rented this house to go skiing on Mount Buller, we didn't expect to be so close to this zoo. We visited it and were even more amazed. The people working there are so lovely, right to the core! Many wild animals, and they employ staff. Not everyone would be able to feed such animals as dingoes, lions, and crocodiles by hand. A worthwhile place. I recommend it 100%! We even bought toys at the entrance and exit so that the money would go towards feeding the animals. An amazing, genuine zoo where they love the animals!❤️

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Jiun Singh

5 months ago

A magical day at Mansfield Zoo 🦁✨ Absolutely loved visiting this local gem! Getting up close to the majestic White Lions was unforgettable — with fewer than 120 left in the world, it’s incredible that this zoo is home to two. Though they’re in their senior years, hearing one roar live was a powerful moment I’ll never forget. 🦁💛 Mansfield Zoo may be smaller than the big city zoos, but it’s perfect for a relaxed day out with the little ones. The animals are friendly and approachable — from alpacas and deer to monkeys, camels, kangaroos, meerkats, dingoes, wombats, and more. 🐾🌿 Highly recommend for a peaceful, family-friendly adventure in nature! 📍 Mansfield Zoo, Victoria 🗓️ Great for weekend getaways 👨‍👩‍👧 Perfect for kids

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Jazmyn ʕ•ع•ʔ

6 months ago

Lovely place to visit near Mansfield or on the way to Mt Buller. Not often you see lions being fed, being able to chat to the people who run the zoo and get real insights. The animals are beautiful, there's wild deer and other animals wandering around. If you have kids, they have fantastic play spots in multiple spots to keep them busy. $50 for 3 of us, we did 1-4.30ish, was really nice. Definitely recommend, and would go there again.

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alyssia trait

2 months ago

We've been going to mansfield zoo since my daughter was about 6 or so. She's now 18. Today we got to take my son who is 11 months old. We love mansfield zoo. Being able to mosey around and feed animals is amazing. The staff are always wonderful and friendly! We will always support this family run zoo

Reviews from Google

Overview

Mansfield Zoo is a family-run property set across 30 acres in the Victorian high country, housing over 100 native and exotic species. White Lions — two of fewer than 120 remaining worldwide — are among the marquee animals, with feeding sessions open to visitors. Free-roaming deer and horses move through the grounds. Kids' play areas are on-site. Overnight accommodation in adjacent rental houses lets families wake to animal sounds at dawn.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday10:00 – 18:00
Thursday10:00 – 18:00
Friday10:00 – 18:00
Saturday10:00 – 18:00
Sunday10:00 – 18:00

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