Cricket Australia opted to promote Siddle after James Faulkner (glandular fever) was ruled out of the trip to Zimbabwe.
John Hastings will be Faulkner's replacement in Australia A's one-day squad.
Siddle was used in the recent Ashes series but has not played for the national team since, most notably being overlooked for the World Cup.
Chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch said his panel was keen for the pair, who both have CA contracts, to play under match conditions ahead of Australia's tour to Sri Lanka in August.
"Both John and Peter have had a reasonable period off cricket and the tour gives them a great opportunity to bowl at international level ahead of potential selection for the Australian tour of Sri Lanka," Hilditch said.
The form shown in Australia A's series against Zimbabwe is likely to determine a number of spots in the Test side.
Siddle will be playing alongside fellow quick Ben Hilfenhaus, spinner Michael Beer and young batsmen Usman Khawaja and Phillip Hughes.
All five played in Australia's last Test in Sydney.
Australia A opens their tour with a one-day game on June 29, with the first four-day game starting on July 15.
-AAP
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