Sydney's world-famous attractions are all centred around the spectacular Harbour. Taronga Zoo is only a short ferry ride away in picturesque Mosman, Sydney Tower Eye lies in the city centre, while Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Wild Life Sydney Zoo and Madam Tussauds Sydney are all located on the water's edge at Darling Harbour. And if you want to explore by land, Big Bus offers fabulous open top experiences.
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Taronga Zoo Entry
Taronga Zoo Features
- Over 5,000 animals from over 350 species, including Australian native wildlife, as well as rare and endangered exotic animals.
- Free daily keeper talks from seal shows to koala, dingo, giraffe, elephant, meerkat and bird talks
- Open 365 days of the year between 9:30am and 4:30pm (May-Aug) and 9:30am to 5:00pm (Sep-Apr)*
- Present your Taronga Zoo voucher at the Taronga Zoo main entrance
Save with a Taronga Zoo & Cruise Combo
Zoo Express | Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer
Taronga Zoo Only - Adult $53.00 | Child 4-15 $31.00
Big Bus Discover Ticket
24 Hour Discover Ticket Features
- A great introduction to the city
- Both the City Tour (Red Route) & the Bondi & Bays Tour (Blue Route)
- Open 365 days of the year from 9:00am
- Present your Discover Ticket voucher to Big Bus at any stop
- Fully Flexible - redeem with Big Bus within 7 days of booking date
Save with a Big Bus & Cruise Combo
Explore Ticket
Big Bus Only - Adult $73.00 | Child 3-15 $53.00
Taronga Zoo More Info
Taronga is open 365 days of the year and cares for over 5,000 animals from over 350 species, including Australian native wildlife, as well as rare and endangered exotic animals.
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Before you visit
Taronga Zoo and cares for over 5,000 animals from over 350 species, including Australian native wildlife, as well as rare and endangered exotic animals. Admission tickets include daily keeper talks and seal and/or bird presentations.
- Taronga Zoo is open 365 days of the year, between 9:30am and 4:30pm (May-Aug) and 9:30am to 5:00pm (Sep-Apr)*
- Car Parking available at the main entrance (additional cost)
- Bus services available from ferry wharf to the main entrance (additional cost)
- Plan your day before you visit and download the Taronga Zoo map
- Visit Taronga Zoo for the latest Free Keeper Talks and opening hours
- Wheelchair access - The entrance level deck of rocket ferries are wheelchair accessible with wheelchair accessible bathroom. Taronga Zoo wharf is also wheelchair accessible
- Click here for Taronga Zoo accessibility
- Click here for vessel accessibility
- Contact the team at Taronga Zoo on (02) 9969 2777 for specific enquiries
- From time to time, some animal exhibits may close for maintenance works
- Plan your day before you visit and download the Taronga Zoo map
Note Guests holding zoo entry tickets though Captain Cook Cruises may access the zoo via the Lower Zoo Entrance just a short walk from the wharf. Guests with ferry only tickets are required to enter via the Main Entrance at the top of the hill. Access is via a public bus (at own expense).
Taronga Zoo | Map
Taronga Zoo is located on Bradley's Head, Mosman. Overlooking the magnificent Sydney Harbour the best way to travel to Taronga Zoo is on the Zoo Express which includes return rocket ferry from the city and Zoo entrance.
Taronga Zoo entry can also be combined with a 1 or 2-day Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer pass.
You can also make your way to Taronga Zoo by car, bus and ferry.
Big Bus More Info
Soak up the sights of Sydney on our Hop-on, Hop-off Sydney Big Bus Tour! A great introduction to the city, and fabulous photo opportunities of iconic landmarks from the top deck. Operating 365 days a year with commentary available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. Complimentary headphones are provided on the bus.
Showing off the best of Sydney, from the 'sails' of the Opera House to the soaring arch of the Harbour Bridge
- Operates 9:00am-3:30pm
- Frequency every 30-45 mins
- No. of Stops 23
- Nearest stops to Captain Cook Cruises
- Circular Quay, cnr George & Alfred St
- Barangaroo, 21 Hickson Rd
Hop on to visit Sydney's beautiful eastern bays, including the world-famous Bondi Beach.
- Operates 9:00am-2:45pm
- Frequency every 40-60 mins
- No. of Stops 11
- Nearest stops to Captain Cook Cruises
- Town Hall, 339 Pitt St
Attractions Currently Unavailable but Back Soon!
Sea Life Aquarium
Situated on the water's edge at Darling Harbour Sea Life features sharks, dugongs, penguins, tropical fish and more
Sydney Tower Eye
Discover Sydney from the tallest structure in the city with amazing 360-degree views from the city centre.
Madame Tussauds
Grab a selfie with all the big stars at Sydney's wax museum at Darling Harbour.
Wild Life Sydney Zoo
Get up close with koalas, wombats, kangaroos, platypus and a crocodile at Darling Harbour.
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Taronga Zoo Express
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