Taronga Zoo Sydney

Zoo Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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What to expect

Taronga Zoo Sydney is a government-run public zoo located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The zoo is home to over 4,000 animals, including Australian native wildlife, as well as rare and endangered exotic animals. It provides a beautiful outdoor harbourside location where visitors can connect with animals and nature. The zoo caters for people with access needs, including those who use a wheelchair, and offers various amenities such as wheelchair accessible toilets, picnic tables, and transport options. The zoo also hosts events like the Twilight at Taronga Summer Concert Series and offers animal encounters, keeper talks, and presentations. With its emphasis on conservation, education, and preservation, Taronga Zoo is a great place for families to visit and learn about wildlife

Plan your family visit to the Taronga Zoo Sydney with these blog insights 👇

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The Best Sydney Zoos and Wildlife Parks

The Best Sydney Zoos and Wildlife Parks
This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a day at Taronga Zoo, enjoying the variety of animals and the beautiful harbour views

Highlights: The kids loved the Free Flight Birds show and the Seals for the Wild Presentation. We enjoyed the Sky Safari, the cable car ride, and the breathtaking views of the harbour ✨

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Best Things To Do With Kids In NSW

Best Things To Do With Kids In NSW
This family's experience:

Activities: We spent the day at the zoo, getting out close to the animals

Highlights: We loved watching the Gorillas and the seals, who put on a wonderful and cheeky show ✨

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Family Fun in Sydney - Taronga Zoo with Kids

Family Fun in Sydney - Taronga Zoo with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We spent the day out at the zoo with kids and saw many animals, including seals, mountain gorillas, giraffes, penguins, and leopard seals

Highlights: The kids loved the seal show and the views of the harbour from the sky-lift, while the parents enjoyed the informative keeper talks about the animals and their habitats ✨

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(Tip!) Sydney with kids: 20 family activities!

(Tip!) Sydney with kids: 20 family activities!
This family's experience:

Activities: We went to the zoo in Sydney with kids and took a ferry from Darling Harbour

Highlights: We enjoyed the familiar Australian animals and also some of the great African animals such as the giraffe, tiger, elephant and various monkeys ✨