Taronga Zoo is a government-run public zoo located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The zoo is home to more than 5,000 animals of approximately 350 different species and is divided into various zoogeographic regions. It has a zoo shop, a cafe, and an information centre. The zoo offers various exhibits, including the Platypus and Nocturnal houses, waterfowl ponds, and walkthrough Rainforest Aviary. It also features educational facilities such as Friendship Farm and Seal Theatre. The zoo has a strong focus on scientific conservation, education, and preservation, and offers various activities and experiences for visitors, including animal encounters and a gondola lift
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Activities: We visited Taronga Zoo and saw Australian animals, Asian and African animals, seals, penguins, kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and exotic birds
Highlights: The kids really liked the Backyard to Bush exhibit, which educates about animals that live in and around our homes ✨
Activities: We visited Taronga Zoo during the Vivid festival and walked through the light trail, looking at the various animal installations
Highlights: The kids loved going out in the evening and exploring the zoo at night, and they could identify many animals and wanted to stop and look at each one ✨
Activities: We spent a full day at Taronga Zoo, exploring the exhibits across dusk, night, and then the entire next day as part of the Roar and Snore program
Highlights: The kids loved the animal encounters and behind-the-scenes opportunities, while the parents enjoyed the glamping experience and the guides' enthusiasm ✨