Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo is situated in the heart of Sydney on the shores of Sydney Harbour, offering the perfect setting for an unforgettable day out. Getting there is a simple 12-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay or Sydney CBD.

The Animals

Spread across 28.7 hectres is a magnificent array of animals from around the world.

  • Wander through the Serpentaria and see deadly snakes, the mighty Komodo Dragon, turtles and colourful frogs.
  • Witness the Orang-utans at play in the Orang-utan Rainforest and the Chimpanzees in the Chimpanzee Park.
  • See the Asian Elephants ham it up for the crowd.
  • Spot the mysterious jungle cats and admire the awesome cats of Asia.
  • Get up close to Australia’s best loved native wildlife animals such as echidnas, koalas and the elusive platypus.

 

Taronga Zoo Tours

For a complete Taronga Zoo experience, pack your bags and join Taronga Zoo’s overnight “Roar and Snore” program. Join a night safari, camp under the stars and then wake to the sound of roaring lions and Laughing Kookaburras. Enjoy breakfast then take in a couple of behinnd-the-scenes experiences.

If camping overnight is not your thing, but like the sound of a Taronga Zoo breakfast, why not join the Zoorise tour where guest can enjoy a complete breakfast followed by an exclusive tour of the zoo grounds.

Other tours include the Aussie Walkabout tour and Taronga's Wild Australia Experience.

 

Information

Taronga Zoo is open from 9am to 5pm every day of the year. For more information visit www.zoo.nsw.gov.au.

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