WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
At the WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo you can see and learn all about Australian wildlife without leaving the city
WILD LIFE Sydney (formerly called Sydney Wildlife Park), winner of the Australian Tourism Best family-focused tourism award in 2007, opened in 2006. Located on the east shore of Darling Harbour right next to Sydney Aquarium and Madame Tussauds wax museum makes it easy to visit both attractions.
The WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is great fun for the entire family. Learn about Australian wildlife as you stroll along the one kilometre walkway and explore the many exciting exhibits. The exhibits are representive of a variety of Australian habitats, regions and species. Witness Australia's largest snake, enjoy the colourful splendour of butterflies in the Butterfly Tropics, see cute koalas at Gum Tree Valley, or get your picture taken with one at Koala Encounters. Be sure to smile at Rex (see picture below), the giant Saltwater Crocodile in Kakadu Gorge. Get yourself a little lost in the Daintree Rainforest, home to the huge Southern Cassowary — the most dangerous bird on the planet (if provoked). Hop back in time with the wallabies and wombats of Wallaby Cliffs and visit the Kangaroo Walk-About to stroll amongst the kangaroos and wallabies. Later, you can feasts your eyes on the wonderful world after dark at Nightfall.
In addition to the above you will find interactive hands-on displays. With its wide variety of unique and legendary Australian animals, WILD LIFE Sydney is great fun and also educational for the whole family. Don't forget to bring your camera!
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes.WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Address: 1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Phone: 1800 195 650
Official Website: WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo Reviews
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A nice little zoo in the city with a range of native animals. It is a pleasant walk through the exhibits and there is plenty of space for the animals to roam around. The selection of animals is limited, but that makes sense given its located in the city. It still gives a good glimpse of animals you regularly see in Australia, along with some that are native to the country.
We bought the 4 attraction pass for $65 dollars which is great value compared to buying each ticket separately. The pass includes SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and access to the Sydney Tower Eye observation deck. All four attractions are close to each other and easy to cover in a single day. The price can vary depending on how close your visit date is and how busy they are, so it is best to buy tickets online in advance.
There are plenty of other zoos around Sydney that are better with a wider range of animals and activities, but this one is still worth a visit if you are planning to see all four attractions. It was also very quiet compared to the other three attractions, so it feels much more relaxing.
Shaveen Goonewardene - a month ago
So glad I decided to come to this zoo last minute. I was originally planning to go to Taronga Zoo but it’s been raining all week and I’m flying back home tomorrow. I got to the zoo at 4, but honestly an hour was enough time for me to explore the whole zoo. The Koala bears stood out to me the most, I absolutely love them!! I also enjoyed seeing all of the Kangaroos.However what really drove me to write this review are the amazing staffs! Big big shout out to Dandy, and Bhwomi! They are so sweet and so kind, they are 10000% the reason I’ll come back here the next time I visit Australia. Dandy has the best customer service, and I hope he sees this review so he knows he made our days!
W W - 3 weeks ago
An Amazing zoo! We got ferry tickets at the pier and bought zoo tickets at the door – no queues. There are shows at 12:00, 14:00, and 15:00 - worth watching!
Zookeepers are incredible - so caring and loving towards animals!
The most disturbing part of the zoo was its visitors.
Parents should teach their kids to behave. If that's not feasible, then at least look after their children. There were plenty of kids chasing a peacock and grabbing its beautiful feathers; the poor bird had nowhere to hide.
Another incident happened at the aviary. A man took ages to walk out and kept the door open. That let one of the birds fly out, and it got stuck in the corridor between the doors. While we refused to open the other door before helping the bird back, he got annoyed, refused to help, and complained that it was taking us too long. The poor little one got hurt and couldn’t fly.
I hope everyone who visits that zoo has enough decency and compassion for all the beautiful creatures there!
Laura Beisebayeva - 6 months ago
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Home to over 1,000 animals from more than 65 species, this mostly indoor air-conditioned zoo, which opened in September 2006, is among the most comfortable and visitor-friendly, allowing for close encounters with the animals.
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The 1-kilometre walkway winds through 10 habitat zones that mimic Australia diverse environments. Highlights include the 'Big 5' of Kangaroos, Crocodiles, Wombats, Platypus, and Koalas; along with Wallabies, Bilbys, Tasmanian Devils, Cassowaries, and Echidnas.
Ivan Teh - a month ago
Wild Life Sydney Zoo was a nice place to visit and an easy stop while exploring the city. The exhibits are well presented and it’s a pleasant way to see some Australian wildlife up close.
That said, the zoo is smaller than I expected and we saw fewer animals than anticipated. I also personally prefer seeing animals in more open, natural environments, so I’m not a big fan of animals being kept in enclosed spaces.
Overall, it was still an enjoyable visit and a good option if you’re curious to learn about local wildlife, just with modest expectations about the size and variety.
Karolina Casa Rosa Pinoso - 4 months ago
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Directions
| Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Light Rail | L1 - Pyrmont Bay or L2 - Town Hall | 10 minutes |
| T1, T2, T3 or T4 | Town Hall | 10 minutes |
| Ferry | Darling Harbour Aquarium Wharf | 1 minute |
How to get to WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo by
By Light Rail L1: Exit at Pyrmont Bay and cross Murray Street and walk across the Pyrmont Bay Bridge. WILD LIFE Sydney is on the harbourfront just north of the east end of the bridge on the far side of the Aquarium.
By Train or Light Rail L2: From Town Hall Station walk north to Druit Street and proceed west watching for the pedestrian ramp off to your right. Follow the ramp to the harbourside and go left (south) along the harbour.
You can also get to WILD LIFE Sydney via pedestrian ramps from either Market or King Street.
By Ferry: Take a Darling Harbour Ferry from Circular Quary Wharf 5.
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