Taronga Zoo Sydney Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Taronga Zoo Sydney. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• 30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride on Thunder Twist

• Sydney Taronga Zoo Wild Australia Experience

• 30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Thrill Ride

• Sydney Taronga Zoo's Aussie Backyard Adventure Tour

• 45-Minute Extreme Adrenaline Rush Ride

Single-day admission tickets to Taronga Zoo Sydney cost AU$55/49.50 (onsite/online) for adults, AU$43/38.70 for discounted groups, and AU$33/29.70 for kids ages 4–15. Under-4s are free. Various types of family tickets are also available, depending on the number of kids and adults in your party.

Yes, Taronga Zoo Sydney is definitely worth visiting if you're an animal lover or are traveling with kids. It's one of Sydney's top attractions and conveniently located across the harbor from the central city, meaning taking a ferry over is part of the experience. Visit independently and make your own way there, or book a package that includes water transfers from central Sydney.

Per one customer who booked the Taronga Zoo Entry and Return Ferry—Sydney Harbour, "Had a great day out. The zoo is beautiful and lovely to walk around. Lots of volunteers around to help and a good map. Take the bus up after you [get] off the ferry, as it's steep and a much easier walk down. The ferry was very easy to find and gave a nice view of the harbour on the way. A very enjoyable day."

Taronga Zoo is home to more than 5,000 animals representing 350 species, native to Australia, Africa, Asia, and beyond. Many of the species are threatened and vulnerable to extinction. Expect to see African lions, dingoes, koalas, Sumatran tigers, sun bears, Asian elephants, red kangaroos, chimpanzees, and more.

Taronga Zoo supports a number of conservation efforts, from the rescue and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife to wildlife rescue across New South Wales and Victoria. The zoo also collaborates with state and national government agencies and conservation organizations on the recovery of threatened species and habitats.

Yes, Taronga Zoo is suitable for families with young children. The zoo offers a variety of family-friendly and educational activities such as entertaining talks with zookeepers, animal encounters including the chance to get up close to penguins and giraffes, and short movie screenings. There’s even a playground if the kiddos need to burn off some extra energy.

Yes, there are several dining options inside Taronga Zoo. Visitors can get a quick snack or coffee at the zoo’s café or food market; or for a proper meal, grab a table at Saltwater Bistro, which offers views of the harbor and a menu of popular dishes such as fish and chips, tacos, and burgers, as well as Australian beers and wines.

To avoid crowds and dodge long lines, the best times to visit Taronga Zoo are in the early morning and during the week. School holidays and weekends are typically the busiest times at Taronga Zoo, and often see long lines for presentations and other special activities, so try to avoid them.

Yes, you can buy Taronga Zoo tickets online through the zoo’s official website. An even better option is buying a tour package through an online platform, which includes discounted admission as well as money-saving perks such as round-trip ferry tickets or Sydney Harbour hop-on hop-off cruise passes.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Taronga Zoo Sydney. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Sydney:

• Sydney Harbour

• Sydney Opera House

• Sydney Harbour Bridge

• Featherdale Wildlife Park

• The Rocks

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Sydney.