Experience the best of Taronga Zoo Sydney

Whether you want to see Australian natives like emus and kangaroos, African giants like lions and giraffes, nocturnal creatures like the platypus or scaly amphibians like vipers and turtles, there is much to explore at Taronga Zoo. The best way to get around this giant zoo would be to get a handy map from the visitor center and venture off to your favorite habitat zone first!

With more than 10 different keeper talks taking place every day, expert zookeepers share deep insights about the animals under their care. Choose between a variety of keeper talks, including reptile talks, lion talks and asian elephant talks for insights about these animals, how they evolved and are contributing to our ecosystem today.

Taronga Zoo also has a variety of animal encounters that you can participate in for an additional fee. Feed the curious capybaras, let little meerkats jump onto your lap, feed the tall giraffes or play with adorable little dingo pups while you learn about their lifestyles.

Add some Sydney Harbour scenery to your Taronga Zoo ticket that comes with an additional ferry ride back to Circular Quay (on all days) or Darling Harbour (on weekends). After a long day of exploring the zoo, take a relaxing ferry ride from the Taronga Zoo wharf with views of the beautiful Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Stay back for the night and wake up to a koala sitting on a tall Eucalyptus tree branch outside your window at Taronga’s unique wildlife retreat. Choose your suite based on the views you’d like, including everyday scenes of Taronga’s animals, the sparkling Sydney Harbour,  lush bushlands or beautiful treetop views. An added bonus is the free 2-day access to Taronga Zoo!

Meet the unique creatures that call the Australian continent their home and learn about what makes them different from the animals around the world. Spot kangaroos, dingoes, emus, koalas and native birds.

Better known as Nocturnal Country, this exhibit is a part of the Nura Diya Australia and is home to various nocturnal species like the platypus, ghost bats, echidnas and more. Witness their nighttime lifestyles at this exhibit where daylight turns to night.

Meet the in-house pride of African Lions that belong to one of the biggest grasslands in the world at the African Savannah exhibit. See zebras and giraffes living their everyday lives in a carefully designed waterhole habitat.

Brave your fears and get close to the menacing creatures of the amphibian world. This exhibit is home to 42 unique species, including the Eyelash Viper, Tuatara, Alligator Snapping Turtle and more.

This exhibit allows you to learn about the precious marine animals native to the Southern Seas. Peer through the glass to watch seals swimming and meet a colony of adorable Little Penguins. Watch adorable fur seals dive, climb and catch fish at the popular Seals for the Wild presentation.

Walk past these specially designed habitats of lush greenery that several rainforest animals call home. Explore the Wetland Aviary and spot tropical species like Asian elephants, hippos, leaf monkeys, otters and the fishing cat.

Get up close and personal with the critically endangered Sumatran Tigers. This immersive Indonesian-themed habitat doesn’t just include an adorable tiger family but also sheds light on the little acts we can do to save these tigers.

This kid-friendly trail is home to various adorable farm animals and is the perfect opportunity for your child to get closer to wildlife without danger. Meet and play with a variety of friendly animals like alpacas, goats, wombats and quokkas.