The
Royal Melbourne Zoological Gardens, commonly known as the
Melbourne Zoo, contains more than 320 animal species from
Australia and around the world. The
zoo is north of the centre of
Melbourne. It is accessible via
Royal Park station on the
Upfield railway line, and is also accessible via tram routes
55 and
19, as well as by bicycle on the
Capital City Trail. Bicycles are not allowed inside the zoo itself.