Go behind-the-scenes at Sydney Taronga Zoo for an in-depth, interactive and close up encounter with Australian wildlife. Feed a wallaby and take photos with a koala during this intimate small group tour which has a maximum of only eight participants. Led by a professional zoo keeper, you'll learn all about Australian animals as you meet them face-to-face at Sydney Taronga Zoo.
Highlights
- A 2-hour in-depth and behind the scenes tour of Taronga Zoo
- Ride the Sky Safari gondola for amazing aerial views of the zoo and the harbor
- Be photographed with the koalas in their enclosure
- Visit a working zoo kitchen and see how the food is prepared
- Hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies
- Go behind-the-scenes in the Australian Nocturnal House
- All-day access to explore Taronga Zoo before and after your tour
- Morning or afternoon tea with scones
- Small group tour maximum 8 participants
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Taronga Zoo, SydneyMy favorite Wombat!Photo by: tacjam10 2011 -
Up close with the Koala BearsWe were able to get into the Koala pens and get up close to these cute creatures as part of our Wild Australia ...Photo by: Richard C05 2009 -
Monifa the pygmy hippo at ...Popping up for a visit!Photo by: Adrian ECanada, 04 2009 -
Baby KoalaYou can get some really great pictures when you're inside with them!Photo by: Adrian ECanada, 04 2009 -
Taronga Zoo - Giraffes and ...Taronga Zoo: This is why they say the giraffes have the best view of Sydney.Photo by: Christine C07 2008 -
Getting Close at Taronga Zoo, ...Taronga Zoo: Tour round all the animals with food.Photo by: Iain CUnited Kingdom, 04 2008 -
Sydney Taronga ZooEmu at Taronga ZooPhoto by: Anonymous03 2008 -
Earl the Red Neck WallabyMe and Earl. What a fun day! March 5, 2013. Taronga Zoo, Wild Australia Experience.Photo by: Maria L04 2013 -
Sugar GliderSo small and beautiful.Photo by: Derek L03 2013 -
Ring-tailed Possumsgot up close and personal with PossumsPhoto by: Joanna BurkeUSA, 11 2012 -
Tasmanian Devils PlayingTwo of many Tasmanian Devils we saw.Photo by: Mark C10 2010 -
WombatWhat a baby!Photo by: Jennifer GUSA, 03 2010 -
Fun with a kangarooA sweet kangaroo looking for attention.Photo by: Jennifer GUSA, 03 2010 -
Mom & baby koalasTaking a nap - 20 hours a day!Photo by: Jennifer GUSA, 03 2010 -
Our Tour GuideThe Zoo Keeper was an excellent and friendly tour guide!Photo by: Richard C05 2009 -
Feeding a WallabyWe were able to feed and pet several animals on our Wild Australia Experience tour.Photo by: Richard C05 2009 -
Zoo lunch prepAs part of our Wild Australia Experience tour, we were able to watch the preparation of the lunch feeding, which ...Photo by: Richard C05 2009 -
Koala Nap TimeWe were able to get into the Koala pens and get up close to these cute creatures as part of our Wild Australia ...Photo by: Richard C05 2009 -
Allie the Wallaby!During our Australian Experience at Taronga Zoo in Sydney we were able to feed a wallaby and take pictures with her!Photo by: Brandon BUSA, 05 2009 -
Echinda at Taronga ZooWe got to go into their enclosure in the Nocturnal house but I found this guy sniffing around at midday!Photo by: Adrian ECanada, 04 2009 -
Useful Information
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Arrive at the zoo and take the Sky Safari gondola to the top entrance. Fly above the Zoo as it skims the canopy of the Asian rainforest inhabited by Taronga's orangutans and glide across the mysterious riverscape of AGL Amazonia, home to the Zoo's South American animals.
Meet your zoo keeper and start your in-depth Wild Australia Experience that will bring you close to the animals and where you will learn about the work of the zoo keepers. Learn about the unique Australian animals and how they are cared for at the zoo, go behind the scenes into restricted access areas, see how the food is prepared in the 'animal kitchen,' and help feed the wallabies and kangaroos.
You will get to enter the Australian bushland and the underground world of the endangered Southern hairy-nosed wombat, discover the mysteries of the platypus, and explore the nocturnal house for a close encounter with the normally shy and elusive wildlife which only venture out at night.
At the end of your tour you'll be served a light snack at Harbourview Cafe and receive a souvenir gift.
Admission to Taronga Zoo is included so you are free to spend the day exploring the many exhibits and shows before and after your tour. Join the regularly scheduled keeper talks to learn more about Taronga Zoo's wide variety of animals.
Itinerary
The easiest way to get to the zoo is by ferry. Not only is it convenient but a great way to see the spectacular Sydney Harbour. Ferries depart from Wharf 2 at Circular Quay every 30 minutes.
Once you have arrived at Taronga Wharf, take the Sky Safari gondola for a ride high over the zoo grounds. over looking Sydney's most famous landmarks and giving you a bird's-eye view over the zoo inhabitants, ending at the top entrance of the zoo. Alternatively you can take the zoo bus service that meets every ferry.
Restaurant and fast food outlets
Taronga Food Market - open 9.00am - 5.00pm
Located near the elephant enclosure with indoor and outdoor seating offering 6 different food and beverage outlets
Cafe Harbourview - open 10.00am - 4.00pm
Cafe style menu featuring Mediterranean platters, salads, hot food and delicious cakes
Fish and Chips Takeaway - open 11.00am - 2.00pm
Offers your favourite seafood treats, salt'n'pepper squid, calamari, garlic prawns and fish and chips
Terrace Cafe - open 9.00am - 5.00pm
Located inside the main entrance and offers a range of sandwiches, wraps, pastries, coffee and drinks
Taronga Zoo also has many picnic areas, so bring a picnic basket and enjoy lunch with views overlooking Sydney Harbour
Reviewed by Kevin K, April 2013
This trip was totally worth the extra expense. You got to get upclose to some amazing animals and it was a great day to see everything. I would definitely recommend taking this tour with the Wild Australia Experience as you get a more hands on tour then taking just the normal Zoo tour.
Reviewed by Bradford V, April 2013
Great tour, nice to have behind the scenes view of the zoo and up close with the Koala Bears
