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Book Taronga Zoo Tickets
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- Sign yourself up for a day of adventure and fun as you head to Australia’s premier zoo, the Taronga Zoo.
- Admire the remarkable diversity here as you wave at the many endemic creatures that call this zoo their home.
- Get up close with koalas and wombats, kangaroos and wallabies for a unique experience.
Inclusions
- All-day access to Taronga Zoo
- Daily shows
Exclusions
- Ferry from/to Taronga Zoo
- Transport from/to hotel
- Souvenirs
- Travel insurance
- Tip: It's recommended to wear comfortable enclosed walking shoes and protective clothing.
- Please bring along a hat, sunscreen lotion, sunglasses, a water bottle, snacks, an umbrella/raincoat if it rains, insect repellent, a camera, and money/credit card for optional purchases.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Travel to Australia’s most famous zoo the fun way with the Zoo Express.
- This ticket includes a ferry ticket, a return rocket ferry, and entrance to the zoo - all in one!
- Experience the amazing wildlife and harbor views at the Taronga Zoo.
- Take your time and work your way down the hill as you cover 9 different trails including the Australian Walkabout, Kids' Trail, Reptile World, and Big Cats' Trail.
Inclusions
- Return ferry from Circular Quay (Daily) or Darling Harbour (Sat-Sun)
- Entry to Taronga Zoo
- Free keeper talks, bird and seal shows daily
Exclusions
- Audio guide
- Tip: To make the most of your trip, look for keepers' talks and interactive guides to help you choose must-see animals and excursions.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Go easy on your pocket with this combo and explore the best of Sydney with a 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off cruise and also visit Taronga Zoo.
- Cruise through Port Jackson covering 8 well-defined stops with ferries departing every 10-15 minutes and hop on and off as you please.
- Upgrade your ticket and see over 4,000 animals at Taronga Zoo including native Australian wildlife such as kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and more!
- With pre-recorded commentary available directly on your smartphone and onboard Wi-Fi, enjoy the best views of the city from the decks of the cruise.
- Some of the popular stops include Harbour Bridge, Madame Tussauds, Barangaroo, the Sydney Opera House, Shark Island, and Watsons Bay.
Inclusions
Sydney Harbour Cruise: 2-Day HOHO
- 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
- Recorded smartphone commentary
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
Taronga Zoo
- Admission to Taronga Zoo
Sydney Harbour Cruise: 2-Day HOHO
- Daily: 7:15am from Circular Quay Wharf 6.
- Sat & Sun: 9am from Darling Harbour King Street Wharf 1.
- Frequency: Approx. every 10-15 mins.
- Popular stops: Harbour Bridge, Madame Tussauds, Barangaroo, the Sydney Opera House, Shark Island & Watsons Bay.
Please click here for a detailed red route map.
Sydney Harbour Cruise: 2-Day HOHO
- Tip: Circular Quay is a bustling hub with a variety of shops, restaurants, and street performers. Take a leisurely stroll along the promenade, savor local cuisine, or indulge in some shopping.
- Facilities: free WiFi, wheelchair accessibility, parking
- It’s recommended to download the free guided commentary, available directly on your smartphone by following the steps from here.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the cruise.
- Pets are allowed on board provided they are restrained in a suitable box, basket, or another container at all times whilst onboard.
Taronga Zoo
- Tip: Meet Luk Chai, Australia's first elephant calf, and the newly introduced trio of Sumatran tiger cubs.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility, Baby Room, ATM, Parking
- Note that the following is/are not allowed on this tour: Animal costume, ball, balloon, scooter, skateboards, rollerblades, apparatus alcohol, audio equipment, or musical instrument.
- Please refrain from touching animals, feeding animals, throwing objects, damaging structures, or signs, lighting fires, or littering.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combo (Save 12%): Big Bus Sydney Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour + Taronga Zoo Tickets
from AU$144
AU$126.47
Save 12%
- With a single cost-effective ticket, experience the convenience of a hop-on-hop-off bus tour in Sydney and encounter diverse wildlife at Taronga Zoo.
- Discover the best of Sydney for 24 or 48 hours with the hop-on-hop-off pass, choosing from 2 routes and over 20 iconic stops at your own leisure.
- Enjoy pre-recorded commentary in 8 languages aboard a double-decker bus, highlighting iconic stops such as the Sydney Opera House and Darling Harbour.
- Upgrade to the 48-hour pass for a 90-minute Fantasea Harbour Hopper Cruise, offering stunning views of Sydney Harbour Bridge, city skylines, and more.
- Hop on the express ferry to Taronga Zoo, Australia’s popular harbor-side wildlife park. Discover 4000+ animals as you explore 9 different trails.
- At Taronga, immerse in engaging experiences like free keeper talks, and bird, and seal shows while enjoying panoramic Sydney Harbour views.
Inclusions
Big Bus Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour of Sydney
- 24/48-hour unlimited HOHO pass
- Pre-recorded commentary in 8 languages
- Free Wi-Fi
- 90-min Fantasea Harbour Hopper Cruise (based on option selected)
Taronga Zoo
- Return rocket ferry from Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Manly, or Watsons Bay
- Entry to Taronga Zoo
- Free keeper talks, bird and seal shows
Red Route
- First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Circular Quay)
- Last bus: 4pm from stop #1 (Circular Quay)
- Frequency: Approx. every 30 to 45 mins
- Popular stops: Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, The Rocks & Botanical Gardens
Blue Route
- First bus: 9:30am from stop #24 (Central Station)
- Last bus: 3:15pm from stop #24 (Central Station)
- Frequency: Approx every 5 to 20 mins
- Popular stops: Bondi Beach, Rose Bay & Double Bay
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points
Fantasea Harbour Hopper Cruise
Wed to Sun
- First cruise:
- Last cruise:
- Frequency: Approx every 40 mins
Big Bus Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour of Sydney
- Tip: Catch a show at the Sydney Opera House such as concerts, opera, ballet, or theater shows, and experience world-class entertainment in this iconic venue.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Free Wi-Fi
- The audio guide is available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Mandarin, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese languages.
- The Fantasea Harbour Hopper cruise operates from Wednesday to Sunday only.
Taronga Zoo
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessible.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combo (Save 3%): SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium + Taronga Zoo with Express Ferry Tickets
from AU$126
AU$122.25
Save 3%
- With this money-saving combo, get access to SEA LIFE Sydney and see Aussie natives at Toranga Zoo with ferry transfers.
- See 13,000+ marine animals of 650 species at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Encounter sharks, dugongs, penguins, and more in 14 themed zones.
- Experience the near-death thrill at the Shark Walk where nurse gray sharks float right above or get up close with sub-Antarctic Gentoo penguins.
- Cuddle with koalas or roll on the grass as you feed and interact with kangaroos at Australia’s premier zoo, the Toranga Zoo.
- Enjoy views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House from the water as you take a return rocket ferry from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour.
Inclusions
SEA LIFE Sydney
- Entry to SEA LIFE Sydney
- 8 digital photos
- Penguin expedition boat ride
Taronga Zoo with Express Ferry
- Entry to Taronga Zoo
- Return rocket ferry from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour
- Keeper talk and shows
SEA LIFE Sydney
- Tip: If you want to see the dugong feeding, plan your visit around 11am or 2:30pm, when the aquarium staff offer a live presentation and Q&A session.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Restroom.
- Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Toranga Zoo with Express Ferry
- Tip: Take a walk of Taronga Zoo's diverse habitat zones, from the Australian Walkabout to the Big Cats' Trail, and enjoy daily free keeper talks, and bird and seal shows.
- Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo is a smoke-free site. Smoking is prohibited in all zoo buildings, vehicles, and outdoor areas. Guests who do not comply may be removed.
- Taronga Zoo Sydney is 12 minutes from Circular Quay by ferry. Sydney Ferries services depart Circular Quay every 30 minutes.
- Please note that Toranga Zoo keeper talks, animal presentations, and show timings are subject to change.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Discover the wildlife that thrives in Taronga Zoo with its population of platypuses, koalas, red kangaroos, Sumatran tigers, and more.
- Treat your eyes to million-dollar views of Sydney Harbor from Taronga Zoo, with the Opera House and Harbor Bridge standing majestically in the backdrop of a stunning landscape.
- Included in the ticket price is the Sky Safari cable car experience which will see you soar high above the zoo, giving you an aerial perspective of the bushy hillside attraction.
- In the afternoon, venture out into the sea on a whale-watching cruise and catch a glimpse of these glorious beasts going about their business.
- Claim your whale guarantee which entitles you to another free cruise during the same season, in case you don’t see any whales during the cruise.
Inclusions
- Cruise to Taronga Zoo from Circular Quay and back
- Entry ticket to Taronga Zoo
- Sky Safari Cable Car
- Whale watching cruise
- Whale Guarantee
Exclusions
- Personal Expenses
Timings
This package is available between 18 May and 30 Oct 2019
Rocket Ferry to Taronga Zoo
From Circular Quay No.6 - 9:15 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10:05 AMFrom Darling Harbour Pier 26 - 9:15 AM or 9:45 AM
Whale Watching Cruise
From Taronga Zoo Wharf - 1:40 PMReach Circular Quay at 4:15 PM
Duration
The whale watching cruise will go on for 2hr and 45min.
Reduced Price Tickets
Children aged 4 - 15 enjoy reduced prices on their tickets.
- Children aged 4 - 15 enjoy reduced prices on their tickets.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Located in the suburb of Mosman in Sydney, Australia, Taronga Zoo was first opened in 1916. It is spread across an area of 69 acres and is home to over 5000 animals and 350 species of animals. It is the largest zoo of Australia, and is divided into numerous zoo regions.
Highlight Animals at Taronga Zoo
Sumatran Tigers
Taronga Zoo is home to Sumatran Tigers, a critically endangered species. Currently, there are fewer than 400 Sumatran Tigers that exist around the world.
Asian Elephants
The incredibly smart and social Asian elephants can be found in the zoo. Conservation efforts towards the Asian elephant have been made here.
Chimpanzees
Taronga Zoo is also involved in the conservation efforts of the closest living relatives to humans, Chimpanzees.
Giraffe
Growing to over 5.5 metres in height and weighing over a 1000 kgs, Giraffes are the tallest animals on earth. Taronga Zoo is working towards a better future for these creatures.
Meerkats
Successful breeding programs for meerkats are present at Taronga Zoo Sydney. Although they look cuddly, these creatures are capable of killing a cobra.
Gorillas
Taronga Zoo maintains a regional breeding program for the Western Lowland Gorilla, a critically endangered species.
Red Kangaroo
The world’s largest marsupial, is an iconic Australian creature. It spends a majority of the daylight hours resting and sleeping.
Koalas
Another Australian icon, Koalas also have an important place in Aboriginal culture. You can find these creatures with their little ones in the various habitats of the zoo.
Tree Kangaroos
The Tree Kangaroo is an excellent climber, and is capable of jumping long distances from tree to tree. This species is quickly losing its habitat like many other forest dwellers.
Sun Bears
Standing at just 1.5 meters in height, Sun Bears are the rarest and smallest species of bears.
Regent Honeyeaters
The breeding programs and conservation efforts of Taronga Zoo have seen Regent Honeyeaters return to the Ironbank forests.
Southern Corroboree Frogs
One of the most critically endangered species in Australia, the Southern Corroboree Frogs can be found in the insurance colony of Taronga zoo.
Shows & Keeper Talks at Taronga Zoo
Free Flight Birds
Learn about the condor and other exotic species such as the Galah, the Red tailed Black Cockatoo, as they fly against the incredible Sydney skyline.
Timings: 12 PM and 3 PM everyday.
Seals for the Wild
See seals in action, as they dive, climb, and catch fish with incredible grace. Catch species such as the Californian sea lion, New Zealand fur seal, and Australian sea lion.
Giraffe Keeper Talk
Learn about the Giraffe, and what makes them incredibly unique from the expert keepers.
Timings: 10.40 AM Daily
Asian Elephant Keeper Talk
Meet the Asian Elephant herd up close, and learn about these majestic creatures from the experts.
Timings: 1.45 PM Daily
Gorilla Keeper Talk
Meet Taronga’s band of gorillas, and learn about their social dynamics from the keepers. Learn about how food puzzles are used to stimulate their intellect.
Meerkat Keeper Talk
Watch meerkats munch on fruit, vegetables, and insects, as you learn about tier social hierarchy, their preferred treats, and how their dark fur helps them survive in the African weather.
Koala Keeper Talk
Learn about the cuddly marsupials and about why they are such picky eaters from the keepers.
Timings: 2.30 PM Daily
Komodo Dragon Keeper Talk
See the world’s largest lizard in action, and their ruthless eating habits. Learn about how they enjoy solitary life, and how the keepers exercise their body and mind.
Farmyard Keeper Talk
Meet goats, alpacas, sheep and chickens, and learn how we can work towards sustainable farming.
Animal Encounters at Taronga Zoo
Koala Encounter
Learn about the iconic Australian Koalas from the incredibly knowledgeable zookeepers. Each encounter lasts 5 minutes, and runs between 11:45 AM and 1:00 PM everyday.
Giraffe Encounter
Meet the tallest creatures at Taronga, on this once in a lifetime encounter experience with Giraffes.
Meerkat Encounter
Play with the incredibly cute meerkat as you can watch them feed on your lap. Watch them scurry around as they catch their favorite food.
Elephant Encounter
Enjoy an exclusive behind the scenes tour, as you go eye to eye with the incredible Asian Elephant herd at Taronga Zoo.
Plan Your Visit to Taronga Zoo
Timings
Getting There
Facilities
Accessibility
Zoo Rules
Nearby
Food
Stay
September 1 to May 31:
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
June 1 to August 31:
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Address: Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia
Ferry: Taronga Zoo is a 12-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay.
Bus: Line 100 runs from Queen Victoria Building and Mosam (Taronga Zoo) from early in the morning until midnight, with buses every 10 minutes during the day.
Car: Entry from Bradleys Head Road leads to a car park.
- A car park is available for guests.
- All-day parking costs $22.
- Please note that the maximum height of the carpark is 2.1 meters.
- A picnic area is available where guests can enjoy some food and relax.
- Free WiFi is available throughout the zoo.
- There are ATMs present inside the zoo. However, please note that only contactless payments are accepted.
- Baby rooms are available in the zoo.
- Taronga Zoo is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
- There are several elevators and ramps present throughout the park for visitors with limited mobility.
- Strollers and wheelchairs can be rented at the zoo, although volumes are much lesser than before.
- Visitors are not allowed to bring any animals to the zoo.
- Visitors are not allowed to use any audio equipment or musical instruments at a volume that may disturb the animals.
- Smoking is not permitted in the zoo in the indoor or outdoor areas. Guests who don’t comply with these regulations will be asked to leave.
- Guests are not allowed to touch or interfere with any of the vegetation or animals at the zoo.
Some interesting attractions near Taronga Zoo include:
- Sydney Harbour
- Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
- Sydney Opera House
- Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Forage and Graze - This restaurant offers some light meals and snacks. It is open from 9 AM to 6 PM, and features both indoor and outdoor seating.
Taronga Food Market - This café offers some snacks, soft drinks, ice creams and coffee. It is open from 9 AM to 4 PM.
The View Takeaway - This restaurant offers some stunning views of the Sydney Harbour and skyline, with some of the finest seafood in all of Australia. It is open from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Here are some accommodation options near Taronga Zoo for you to explore!
Budget - Sydney Central Backpackers, Mad Monkey Backpackers, Sydney Backpackers
Mid-range - Crowne Plaza Sydney, Cremorne Point Manor
Luxury - InterContinental Sydney, Sheraton Grand Sydney, Park Hyatt Sydney
Frequently Asked Questions About Taronga Zoo Tickets
Where can I buy Taronga zoo tickets?
You can purchase cheap Taronga Zoo tickets online for a hassle-free experience!
Where can I purchase cheap Taronga zoo tickets?
You can purchase cheap Taronga Zoo tickets online and get great deals and discounts.
What is the best way to buy Taronga zoo tickets?
The best way to buy Taronga Zoo tickets is online for a contactless experience that is hassle-free and offers great deals and discounts.
What animals are in Taronga zoo?
There are over 350 species of animals in Taronga Zoo.
What are the best things to do in Taronga zoo?
The best things to do at Taronga Zoo are visiting the various exhibits, going for the numerous talk shows, and the zoo experiences.
Is Taronga zoo worth visiting?
Yes, Taronga Zoo is home to over 500 animals and over 350 species of animals, and is absolutely worth a visit.
How long do you need at Taronga zoo?
The recommended time to spend at Taronga Zoo is about 4-6 hours.
Can you take your own food into Taronga zoo?
Yes, visitors can bring their own food to Taronga Zoo.
Can you take photos at Taronga Zoo?
Yes, visitors can take photographs inside Taronga Zoo.
How long does it take to walk through Taronga Zoo?
It takes about 2 hours to walk through the entire zoo.
Can you take a picnic to Taronga Zoo?
Yes, it is possible to take a picnic at Taronga Zoo.