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Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo

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    Monica D.
    "The best!! Koalas, emus, wallabies and more!"(20 Tips)
    Josh C.
    "seal show at 11 + 2. Bird Show (a must) 12 + 3. BYO lunch + water."(17 Tips)
    Christine F.
    "A must visit - seal show is fun and bird show is exciting."(13 Tips)
    Dennis C.
    "Animals are delicious."(9 Tips)
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  • Gorgy N.
    Gorgy NadSeptember 1, 2014
    A very huge zoo! But we missed the chance to take picture with the koala. They have their schedule for every activities such as the seal show, koala show and stuff. Do ask for their schedule
  • Anna F.heart icon on user image
    Anna FerugaJuly 1, 2016
    If you wanna enjoy watching happy wild animals, you should definitely go there! Animals look healthy and happy. You can enjoy Australian wild species in its full glory
  • Gabby W.heart icon on user image
    Gabby WebbOctober 20, 2014
    Great zoo! Amazing view of the city. Your kids will love it even yourself will enjoy it. Take the ferry ride from circular quay and buy the combo pass. It's including the sky train which is amazeballs
    Upvoted Aug 17
  • Ruben Garcia M.heart icon on user image
    The best bits are the amazing city views and the birds show. For the rest, it's a "small" zoo for a big city
  • DRAZheart icon on user image
    DRAZOctober 8, 2015
    Buy tickets before getting on the ferry and after exiting walk to the side enterance rather then taking the cable cabin as its faster. Dont miss the Giraffes with a nice view of Sydney!
  • Noah W.heart icon on user image
    Noah WeissJuly 8, 2017
    An unreal zoo, with a big selection of Australian only animals like kangaroos, wombats, koala beers, and more. Also elephants, giraffes, crocs...
  • Ursulaheart icon on user image
    UrsulaFebruary 1, 2019
    Very large zoo with a good range of shows, talks and photo opportunities. Decent food court and plenty of places to stop and rest. Great views of Sydney Harbour too.
  • Fairoosh A.
    Fairoosh AJanuary 30, 2015
    The Seal Show is good. In the Seal Show & the Bird Show, the best part is the social message they give! Expected few more few more kangaroos, wallabies & koalas to be in the zoo.
  • Lucas G.heart icon on user image
    Lucas GuterresMay 27, 2015
    Huge zoo, great structure and thousands of animals. Try the Koala encounter ($19 up to 4p), and If you are lucky enough, he will be awake and nice to you!
  • Dimitris V.heart icon on user image
    Dimitris VerverellisNovember 4, 2014
    Words can not describe the beauty of this place. You can easily spend a whole day exploring the zoo. Giraffes and the seal at Zoo's store are my favorites.
  • Susan E.heart icon on user image
    Susan EnnersJuly 29, 2016
    Start at the top, work your way down, then take the gondola back up at the end of your day. Food allowed, so bring your own picnic because options are slim.
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    RailiDecember 30, 2015
    Almost the most interesting zoo I've been+ extraordinary scenery, go there in the morning, during midday can be crowded and hard to catch a boat back.
  • Christine F.
    Christine FaiFebruary 15, 2015
    A must visit - seal show is fun and bird show is exciting. Loads to see and the views down towards the gorillas and giraffes are fantastic!
  • Jody V.heart icon on user image
    Jody VaynshtokMarch 3, 2019
    One of the best zoos I have been to. Take in the animals and sweeping views. Get there early and sign up for one of their experiences.
  • Juan Esteban M.
    Juan Esteban MendezAugust 1, 2016
    I would say the best part of going to this zoo is because of the great view you have when you get there. 😍🏙
  • Stephen K.
    Stephen KoontzDecember 21, 2014
    A zoo in Australia is a necessary experience. If you're limited in time/travel this is a solid option. There are more interactive and 'authentic' zoos outside of the city.
  • Cameron G.heart icon on user image
    Cameron GidariJanuary 9, 2018
    You can easily spend the entire day here. A map is critical, it will give you a route to see the entire park.
  • 4sq Sydney
    4sq SydneyOctober 29, 2011
    Say hello to our friends at Australia's largest zoo. Check out the views that these magnificent beings have of Sydney city.
  • Rashaad B.
    Rashaad BalbaleJanuary 13, 2016
    great experience. enjoyed the different exhibits and talks. recommend purchasing tickets at the ferry docks so you can take the cable car up
  • Louisse L.heart icon on user image
    Louisse LopezApril 17, 2018
    For a better experience, plan ahead by referring to the schedules from their website or app. Also for parents with small children, a pram is a must!
  • Zack S.heart icon on user image
    Zack SheppardJune 24, 2018
    Amazing zoo! Must do's: Australian walk about, tiger trek, and the bird show.
  • Hidetaka T.
    Hidetaka TanakaNovember 10, 2018
    Animals are lovely and there are lots of shows to entertain you but the view of Sydney Harbour from here is simply breathtaking!
  • Hidetaka T.
    Hidetaka TanakaDecember 8, 2018
    Animals are lovely and there are lots of shows to entertain you, but the view of Sydney Harbour from here is simply breathtaking!
  • Jack S.heart icon on user image
    Jack SmithOctober 12, 2022
    Download the phone app, which can pinpoint your location on their park map, which makes navigating this huge and hilly site so much easier.
  • Alberto C.heart icon on user image
    Alberto CamilloNovember 29, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Awesomw zoo! Animals have plenty of space and the whole place is clean and tidy! ...furthermore the view of the city is amazing!!
  • Ben T.
    Ben ThomasNovember 30, 2018
    The free flight bird show is a must-see at the zoo - It happens twice a day. Also has great views back across Sydney Harbour.
  • Glaucia M.heart icon on user image
    Glaucia MoraisMay 2, 2017
    Reserve at least 6 hours for visiting. Download the app and don't miss the shows (birds and seals are the best).
  • Tara A.heart icon on user image
    Tara AndersonJuly 13, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Seal Show is a MUST! Make sure you get there at least half an hour before hand to get a good spot in the queue/seat. 1pm seems to be the better time to go.
  • JH H.heart icon on user image
    JH H-DJune 18, 2016
    Great zoo! But pricey but if you spend the whole day, you'll get your money's worth
  • Krishna Prasadheart icon on user image
    Krishna PrasadDecember 24, 2014
    Watch out for the kangaroos and koalas along with the wild beasts! The seal show and bird show is must watch! Do not miss them
  • Stu S.
    Stu SmithJanuary 14, 2014
    Well worth the visit plenty of places to keep out of the sun Be patient for the animal activity Best done as a complete excursion through Capt Cook tours
  • DHR.com
    DHR.comSeptember 7, 2011
    One of the most famous attractions here are the Gorilla Forest, and Luk Chai,a cute baby elephant born in 2009. You can also stay overnight at the safari tents of Roar and Snore.
  • Visnja K.heart icon on user image
    Visnja KljajicNovember 23, 2015
    if you are in here for the Ausie wildlife - not worth it! seen more kangaroos and koalas on the streets of the suburbs than in here.... it's worth for the views though.....
  • Feisal F.heart icon on user image
    Feisal FeiMarch 5, 2015
    One of the best place with a great view of Sydney harbour area
  • Paul C.heart icon on user image
    Paul CorbettJuly 15, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Love this place - have to be lucky sometimes to see certain animals but worth the trip across the harbour
  • Joel S.
    Joel SavitzkyFebruary 24, 2015
    Koalas, Quokkas, Kangaroos and Emus - truly a showcase of Australia's finest animals!
  • Melanie M.
    Melanie MossJune 21, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Best parents rooms are near the giraffes amazing facilities, tv and toys for older kids, great B feeding rooms. Backyard to bush a great place for a lunchtime rest while kids are playing.
  • Monica D.heart icon on user image
    Monica DesaiJuly 8, 2017
    The best!! Koalas, emus, wallabies and more!
  • Nick B.heart icon on user image
    Nick BentleyJuly 4, 2018
    We visited when all the animals seemed to be sleeping. Definitely great for kids & families.
  • Sam D.
    Want great views of the harbour? Come here!! get to hang out with some cool animals AND see some awesome views
  • Santo H.heart icon on user image
    Santo HSeptember 22, 2017
    Amazing views, definitely one of the top zoos in the world.
  • Alistair E.
    Alistair ErskineFebruary 11, 2013
    Brinh your own drinks :: water is $4.50 a bottle, fizzy is $5 for 600ml.. Amazing zoo and all but that's more expensive than the ski fields.
  • Faraan M.heart icon on user image
    Faraan MohamedNovember 26, 2014
    Afternoon is when the animals doze off... So ull b better off if u visit during the day... Dont miss the shows!!!
  • Kelpen H.
    Kelpen HagenMay 31, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    If you plan on coming here a few times a year, grab a zoo pass. I bring my son here quite a bit and it's well worth the investment
  • Michaelheart icon on user image
    MichaelJune 16, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Excellent enclosures and city harbour views. Animals seem well kept and happy
  • Sabrina W.heart icon on user image
    Sabrina WangFebruary 5, 2019
    amazingly planned. good to kill half to a whole day. koala giraffe elephant penguin kangaroo emu etc etc
  • Natalia G.
    Natalia GMay 28, 2018
    Zoo is pretty good, but the views are spectacular!
  • Supple M.
    Supple MassageOctober 19, 2011
    Check out the birdshow, it's fantastic and you can admire the views of the opera house & city while you wait for it to start
  • BRENNAN B.
    BRENNAN BrownDecember 2, 2014
    Seriously some of the best views of Sydney ever. And the giraffe enclosure is amazing.
  • Kristen R.
    Kristen RachelsDecember 26, 2013
    Definitely check out the Koala encounter- an up close and personal experience with the cute furry creatures!
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