35km from Melbourne CBD the Werribee open range zoo is a great place for the family and for an opportunity to grab out the camera and take a few photos. Part of the Werribee park that includes the Werribee mansion and the state rose garden, the zoo is set over 225 hectares and includes a wide range of animals.

We were out on a family day event so I didn’t have the luxury of available time to hunt for photos and I recommend if you have the time for it, spend a day and a good amount of time watching the animals to line up your best shots. It was also raining the day we went, which has its upsides with the animals more likely to be about and not hiding from the sun but the downsides of lower light and noise from the falling rain.

Overall the facilities were good and I was amazed that it was possible to purchase food and drink without having to take a second mortgage on the house. I do recommend Werribee open range zoo and a great day out with the family and for photography.