# Event Details - **Event Name**: An ADF families event: DMFS National Families Week at Melbourne Zoo - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: ADF members and families are invited to join DMFS at our National Families Week Event at Melbourne ZooAbout this EventNOTE: This event is only for current serving, full time, Australian Defence Force members, partners and their families.ADF members and families are invited to join us at our National Families Week Event.Start your day at Leopard lodge were you will catch up with our DMFS team and collect all your information about the Zoo. With over 3700 animals to see in the heart of Melbourne City you can bring the family and explore the grounds maybe even make new Defence friends. There is plenty to see and do with many keeper talk and activities. Refreshments will be provided.There is affordable car parking available at $2 for five hours, public transport is close by.Be sure to register by Friday 10th April 2026.You should carefully read the following information to ensure you are aware of all requirements relating to this event. This information is regularly updated and may not be the same as information on previous DMFS events you may have registered for.• When registering for the event, you must register for a ticket for yourself and each person attending (including every baby, toddler and child).• Ensure that the email address you register with is accurate as you will receive your booking confirmation, and any additional information or changes to the event, by email.• A photographer may be in attendance at this event. If you don’t want to be photographed, or have your family photographed, please let the photographer know. Please note: any photos taken may be used in DMFS publications, online or on social media.• In the event of a change in government COVID-19 restrictions, this event may be cancelled or rescheduled.• If you or someone in your family are feeling unwell with flu-like symptoms on the day of the event, please stay at home. If you attend the event with flu-like symptoms, staff will advise you to return home and to seek medical advice.• If you become unable to attend the event, please cancel your booking by clicking on the link in your confirmation email ‘View and manage your order online’. This takes you to your ‘Tickets’ page where you can choose the ‘Cancel my Order’ option to release the tickets back to the event listing. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parkville/an-adf-families-event-dmfs-national-families-week-at-melbourne-zoo/100001984946476344 - **Event Categories**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Parkville - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Melbourne Zoo - **lat**: -37.7841346 - **long**: 144.9515473 - **full address**: Melbourne Zoo, Elliott Avenue, Parkville, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An ADF families event: DMFS National Families Week at Melbourne Zoo - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c65d52678b1d7cb4e32ef7cea2b1a59efda2756e154114e4bf4519f7e469081e-rimg-w600-h300-dceef1f6-gmir.jpg?v=1774102122 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An ADF families event: DMFS National Families Week at Melbourne Zoo being held? - **A:** An ADF families event: DMFS National Families Week at Melbourne Zoo takes place on Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Melbourne Zoo, Elliott Avenue, Parkville, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing An ADF families event: DMFS National Families Week at Melbourne Zoo? - **A:** An ADF families event: DMFS National Families Week at Melbourne Zoo is organized by Defence Member and Family Support - Melbourne. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An ADF families event: DMFS National Families Week at Melbourne Zoo is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Parkville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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