Taronga Zoo

A very well maintained zoo with relatively happy animals that are mostly rescued and nurtured back to be released or intended for conservation &educational purposes. Highly recommended for all ages. Plenty of interesting things to see for everyone. The view of Sydney harbour is amazing, the bird show and seal show are not to be missed. An excellent facility to teach everyone especially children on the subject of sustainability and environmental awareness issues. Be sure to turn up early to cover the huge complex. The facilities are very good; plenty of water fountains to refill your bottle, clean toilets, a lot of shades for picnics and enjoying the nature. Kids would love the farm animals bit where they can feed and pet them, the playgrounds are added bonus! Be sure to bring hats and spare clothes as they can get wet and messy-fun! For locals(with children especially), get an annual membership to make the most out of this fantastic place!

squid24 - 1 day ago

Taronga Zoo is upgrading their savanna exhibit, but even their current exhibits are great. I went with the roar and snore program and it was absolutely awesome. My partner and I loved it. The hosts were well informed and passionate about the animals and the causes. Seeing the animals in their downtown with only a small group of people was more enjoyable and the behind the scene events were great. We got the tiger and giraffe in the morning and they were adorable. The view of the campsite was great as you see the beautiful Sydney icons over the harbour.

Michael C - 16 days ago

Visited on a winter's afternoon and it was a terrific day. The animals were very active because feeding time was close by, which in my experience is the time you should aim to visit zoos. The chimpanzees and monkeys were a delight to watch. I was surprised there were so many baby animals about and I think that is a sign of the quality of the zoo. The cafe/restaurant near the top entrance was reasonably priced and won't break the bank for small families. There are also many grassy areas to sit at if you would like to bring along a picnic.

Melissa Buskens - 23 days ago

Really good emphasis on conservation. Good ethos throughout. Extensive building works ongoing currently. All the animals looked well kept and happy. Great views across the bay in between looking at the amazing animals. Very reasonable entry cost when bought combined with ferry ticket. Sky car is a neat little way to get to the top too. Don't miss the gorgeous little frogs exhibit! The bird show was also fantastic.

Bethan Morris - 30 days ago

Lovely zoo! The ride to the zoo with the ferry is what makes it very Sydney-like. We didn’t take the gondola as there were loads of people waiting so we simply walked everywhere but that was so lovely. It was very busy around lunchtime, but after about 3pm people started to leave so it was nice and quiet. The animals are in good shape and seem happy. Caretakers seemed also very professional and caring! The bird show was excellent 👍🏽 I wish it were a bit longer than 12 minutes though. Overall, a wonderful experience!

Naomi Dukes - 1 month ago

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