Werribee Open Range Zoo is Melbourne's safari-style zoo, spread across open grassland southwest of the city. The focus is on animals from the savannas and plains of Africa, Asia, North America, and Australia, with large paddocks rather than dense city-zoo enclosures.
It is a strong family day out and a good contrast to the central Melbourne museums and galleries. Allow enough time for the safari bus section, which is the part that makes the trip worthwhile.