Melbourne Zoo Carousel, Melbourne, Victoria
Posted by: themd
S 37° 47.070 E 144° 57.166
55H E 319724 N 5816120
A beautiful 130 year old carousel situated in Melbourne Zoo.
Waymark Code: WM976B
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 07/08/2010
Views: 10
Melbourne Zoo's Carousel was built in 1878 in England and imported to Australia in the 1880s by an ancestor of Dorrie Freeman. The Carousel travelled the show circuit until 1963 before it finally arrived at Melbourne Zoo. Heritage Victoria oversaw the restorations of the Carousel in 2005 and it now resides and operates in the Carousel Park at the Zoo.
Dissapointingly the original music did not seem to work and it was blaring out 80's pop :(
Carousel Location: Other
Is the Carousel operational?: Yes
Does the Music work?: No
Cost to ride: Rides are $3 each (GST inclusive) parents free with children.
Hours of Operation: Operating hours are 11.30am–2.00pm during weekends, public holidays and school holidays (closing time may vary depending on visitor demand).
Related Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Please include a photo of your self at the location or a picture of your favorite animal on that carousel.
If you are lucky enough to take a ride on your visit, tell us what animal you rode.