Get the VIP treatment and see Sydney’s Taronga Zoo from a different perspective. On this small group tour you will be led by an expert guide who will take you behind the scenes for an introduction to Australia’s unique and unusual wildlife. Meet the zoo’s hand-raised native animals and have you photo taken with a koala or kangaroo. This is a not to be missed experience for animal lovers.
Highlights
- 1.5-hour in-depth behind the scenes tour
- Small group tour maximum 6 people
- Come face to face with kangaroos and wallabies
- Meet hand-raised animals native animals
- Ride the Sky Safari gondola for amazing views over the zoo and Sydney Harbour
- Explore Taronga Zoo with more than 4000 animals before or after your tour
Taronga Zoo is one of Sydney’s top attractions and is loved by locals and tourists alike. Located on the magnificent harbor, just 12 minutes by ferry with views of iconic landmarks this is truly a zoo with a view!
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.
Feel like a VIP on your 1.5-hour tour as you take a journey through Wild Australia, one of the 7 different precincts of the zoo. Go behind the scenes to restricted areas and see the keepers at work, meet the hand-raised animals, and wander the Australian animal walk-through to come face to face with wallabies and kangaroos. Don’t forget your camera as there are great photo opportunities with koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, birds, wombats and echidnas to name a few.
After your tour, spend the rest of the day checking out the great activities on offer at the zoo. There are expert talks through out the day, the not to be missed free flying bird show and the ever popular seal show.
Schedule Details
Taronga Zoo's five new Asian Elephants
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Taronga Zoo, located at Bradley's Head Road, Mosman, Sydney
Departure Time:9:30am
Duration:Flexible
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Additional Information
- All day pass to Taronga Zoo
- Guided Tour (1.5 hours)
- Sky Safari roundtrip
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drink
- Transportation to the zoo
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Information sheets are available from Taronga Zoo Information Centre in Japanese, German, Italian, Chinese, Korean, French, Vietnamese and Spanish
- Maximum 6 people per tour
Opening hours:
9:30am - 4:30pm June 1, to August 31, 2012
9:30am - 5pm September 1, to April 30, 2013
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 Voucher Info: You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity. What's this? Local Operator Information:
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