Taronga Zoo Sydney

Get close to unique animals at Sydney's famous zoo

A visit of Taronga Zoo Sydney should be on top of your "Things to do in Sydney" list.
Apart from seeing a wide display of animals, the views of Sydney are magnificient from the zoo.

Taronga (an Aboriginal word meaning beautiful view) Zoo was opened on 16th October 1916. The Zoo is located on 21 hectares on the northern shores of Sydney harbour at Bradleys Head Rd in Mosman.

Giraffes at Taronga Zoo Sydney

The Giraffes in front of Sydney's skyline, taken from Taronga Zoo, is certainly one of the best known photos of Sydney.
Enjoy those spectacular views. You will see that the name Taronga is more than appropriate.

Taronga Zoo Visitor Information

Getting there - The quickest way to get to Taronga is by ferry from Circular Quay.

Opening hours - Daily from 9am to 5pm, Christmas Day included.

Entrance Fee - The regular admission fee is $ 41 for adults, $ 20 for children aged 4 to 15. Discounted prices are available for pensioners, students, families and groups.
Save your time and avoid queues, book your Taronga Zoo entrance ticket online to get express entry to the zoo.

Book two adults and two children, and receive a Free Taronga Zoo Souvenir Guide Book. Don't wait, book now

Animals at Taronga Zoo Sydney

Taronga Zoo has about 340 animal species, and more than 2400 animals from Australia and around the world. The zoo works with conservation organisations world wide to carry out conservation programs for endangered species.

Wild Australia - includes Koalas, Kangaroos, nocturnal animals, Platypus, birds of the rainforest & the bush, Wombats, Dingos and more. You really see the animals of the Australian Outback here!

Southern Oceans - Seals. Sea lions, Penguins & Pelicans

Africa - Chimpanzees, Giraffes, Lions and Gorillas

Asia - Taronga Zoo is part of an Asian elephant conservation breeding program. The first calf, Luk Chai, was born in July 2009.
Other Asian animals include Tigers, Leopards, Gibbons, Commodo Dragons and Orang-Utans

America - An Andean Condor and Kodiak Bear represent the Americas.

What to do at Taronga Zoo Sydney

You can walk around all day only to discover all animals. But there is much more to do and see.

Animal Encounters - Meet Koalas, Seals, Reptiles and Giraffes, get background information about feeding habits and their daily life at Taronga Zoo. Finally, have your photo taken with the animals.

Daily Presentations - Keeper talks give you detailed information about the animals. there are seal shows and bird flight shows.
Some of these shows are at additional costs.

Wild Australia Experience - This is truly an unique experience to learn about Australian zoo animals from experienced zoo keepers, and meet the critters face to face.

Feed a wallaby, explore the habitats of Australian animals in the bushlands, have your photo taken with a koala.

On this small group tour (max. 8 people) you visit parts of the zoo other visitors are usually not able to see. Visit the Australian nighthouse behind-the-scenes, see the kitchen where the animal food is prepared.

Duration of the Wild Australia Experience is two hours. Tours start at 10 am and 2 pm daily at Taronga Zoo. Booking is required at least 48 hours in advance.
Before and after the tour you have time to explore the zoo at your own leisure.

Book the Sydney Taronga Zoo General Entry Ticket and Wild Australia Experience

To raise your joyful anticipation for your Taronga Zoo adventure, watch this video about Gorillas enjoying themselves in the zoo.