How to Train Your Dragon Adventure Trail at Melbourne Zoo

These September school holidays, families can embark on a dragon-sized adventure at Melbourne Zoo where it will transform into a mythical Viking realm for the How to Train Your Dragon Adventure Trail, a magical experience for dragon riders of all ages!

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Just like Hiccup and his loyal dragon Toothless, kids will step into their very own adventure as they follow the trail, solve clues, and complete a scavenger hunt to unlock their Viking destiny. Once the quest is complete, little explorers can collect a prize to celebrate their victory.

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The fun continues at the Viking Training Ground, where bravery and imagination are put to the test through a range of interactive activities. The highlight for many will be meeting a larger-than-life animatronic Toothless, brought to life in incredible detail.

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Families can also stop by the themed selfie station to capture the magic and share their adventure, and keep an eye out for live character appearances from Hiccup, Toothless, and friends from Berk.

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While mythical dragons take centre stage for the holidays, Zoos Victoria also reminds visitors that some dragons are very real. The Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon, a tiny native lizard species once thought to be extinct, was rediscovered in 2023 after vanishing for over 50 years. Melbourne Zoo is proud to play an important role in protecting this special species, making sure that dragons aren’t just the stuff of legends.

With all the regular highlights of Melbourne Zoo plus this exciting themed trail, the How to Train Your Dragon Adventure is set to be one of the best school holiday events in Melbourne.