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The fun way to travel to the Zoo
Return rocket ferry from Circular Quay (daily) or Darling Harbour (Sat-Sun)
Entry to Taronga Zoo
Free Keeper Talks daily

The fun way to travel to Taronga Zoo

Visit Australia’s most famous zoo, situated right on Sydney Harbour. The Zoo Express is the fun way to travel to the Zoo.

Your express Taronga Zoo ferry ticket includes return rocket ferry and Zoo entry, plus bypass the bus with access via the Lower Zoo Entrance just short walk from the wharf. If you prefer, take the public bus (at own expense) to the Main Entrance at the top and enter through the iconic heritage gates. You can then take your time working your way back down the hill, past all the enclosures, cafe, seal and/or bird presentations to reboard your rocket ferry at a time to suit you.

photo by Rungnapa Sifoo
photo by David Maunsell
photo by Mandy Henry

Inclusions & Features

Return rocket ferry from Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Manly or Watsons Bay
Entry to Taronga Zoo
Free daily keeper presentations from seal shows to koala, dingo, giraffe, elephant, meerkat and bird talks
Departing daily throughout the day from 9:00am

Prices from 01Apr24
Adult Retail Adult Online Special from Child 4-15	$75 $69 $42

All ferry services are cashless. Retail rates are valid to 31 March 2025. All prices are per person. Specials subject to change.

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)*
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
Taronga Zoo entry can also be combined with a Hop On Hop Off Harbour Explorer 1-Day or 2-Day Pass

Note Guests holding zoo entry tickets 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).

OpalPay FAQ

Please note, the below information is correct at the time of publishing and subject to change. Visit OpalPay for the latest information and services.

What is Opalpay?	OpalPay is a convenient way to pay for travel using your Opal card on participating privately operated transport services.
Where can I use OpalPay?	You can now tap to pay with your Opal card on selected private ferry services. Look for 'OpalPay accepted here' signs.
Why use OpalPay?	With OpalPay, you can use your Opal card on a wider range of transport services, allowing you to travel to more places more easily. There is no need to buy individual trip tickets, you can just tap to pay with your Opal card for a more convenient way of paying your fare.
How much is an OpalPay fare?	OpalPay fares are not the same as standard Opal fares. Fares are set by the private transport operators and are non-refundable. Concession fares are only available on selected routes and it's best to check with staff before paying with your Opal card, as you could be charged the full adult fare.
How do I use OpalPay?	To pay for your travel using OpalPay, make sure you have sufficient funds on your Opal card to cover the full price of your fare and simply tap to pay on the operator's payment device. The transaction will be declined if you don't not have enough funds to cover the cost of the trip. If you have set auto top up on your Opal card, this will be activated at the payment device if the amount on the card, plus the auto top up value is enough to cover the transaction. If the two values are not enough, the transaction will be declined and the auto top up will not be processed. You can set auto top up, to up online or at an Opal top up and ticket machine. Check opal.com.au for all the options. Do not tap on an Opal card reader. OpalPay fares are deducted from your Opal card when you tap on, so you won't need to tap off at the end of your trip.
Which Opal cards are compatible with OpalPay?	Reloadable Opal cards (cards that can be 'topped up') are compatible with OpalPay. These include: Adult Opal cards Child/Youth Opal cards Gold Senior/Pensioner Opal cards Concession Opal cards Concession fares are only available on selected routes and you may be charged the full adult fare, even when Gold Senior/Pensioner or Concession Opal cards are used. Check with staff to fin out if concession fares are available or you can check our ferry fares here.
Will tapping on with OpalPay contribute to my Opal travel benefits?	No. Unlike trips made with Opal cards on other public transport services, OpalPay trips do not contribute to Opal travel benefits or discounts.
Can two people travel together using the same Opal card?	No, each customer over the age of four must have their own reloadable Opal card with sufficient balance to travel.
What if my Opal card is lost or stolen?	If your card is registered and it's lost or stolen you can report on opal.com.au. Your existing balance can be protected and you can get it transferred to a new Opal card and sent to you.
Can a tap be reversed?	Yes, reversals can be undertaken in two ways: OpalPay reversals can be made directly on the operator's OpalPay payment device. After you have tapped to pay, staff can reverse the transaction. The private ferry fare must be the last recorded action on your Opal card. If you tap on an Opal card reader by mistake, you may be able to reverse it. If possible, you can go back to the Opal reader. To reverse the tap on, you just present your card a second time to the Opal reader within 30 minutes of the original tap on. Alternatively, please use the nearest Sydney Ferries service, if available.
Is there a maximum fare with OpalPay?	The maximum limits for SeaLink/Captain Cook Cruises private ferries on Sydney Harbour are: $25 per transaction, $30 per day and $200 per week.

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Wheelchair access - The entrance level deck of rocket ferries are wheelchair accessible with wheelchair accessible bathroom, however not at destinations are wheelchair accessible. Please check the Accessibility page for further details and wharf access. Click here for onsite Taronga Zoo accessiblity.
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Timetables

Services operate daily between Taronga Zoo and Circular Quay and on Sat-Sun from Darling Harbour
Timetables are issued daily on arrival or onboard
Special timetables may operate on selected dates - see the notes shown the bottom of timetable.

Note: Guests holding Taronga Zoo Express tickets 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).

See Legend below for variations

Darling Harbour - King St Wharf 1	Circular Quay - Wharf 6	Taronga Zoo	Shark Island	Watsons Bay	Manly - Wharf 3	Watsons Bay	Shark Island	Taronga Zoo	Circular Quay - Wharf 6	Darling Harbour - King St Wharf 1
9:00am#	9:15am	9:30am	9:35am	9:45am	10:00am	10:15am			10:32am
	10:32am	10:50am	10:55am	11:05am	11:20am	11:35am			11:55am
	11:55am	12:10pm		12:25pm	12:40pm	12:55pm		1:10pm	1:25pm	1:40pm*
2:20pm#	2:35pm	2:45pm		2:55pm	3:10pm		3:30pm	3:35pm	3:50pm
	3:50pm			4:10pm	4:25pm	4:40pm		4:50pm	5:05pm
	5:05pm				5:35pm	5:50pm			6:10pm	6:25pm*
6:25pm▲	6:40pm▲			7:00pm▲		7:00pm▲			7:20pm▲*

Timetable Commencing 16 April 2024 | Issued 16 April 2024

Hop On Hop Off Weekend Leisure & Tourist Services: Saturday to Sunday and public holidays

Legend: #Pick-up only | *Set down only | ▲ Operates Saturday Nov-Feb

Closed: 25-Dec (Christmas Day), 26-Dec (Boxing Day selected services), 26-Jan (Australia Day)

Special Timetables Operate: 26-Dec (Boxing Day Zoo Express services only), 31-Dec (New Year’s Eve), 01-Jan (New Year’s Day) - to be confirmed

Darling Harbour: Services closed Anzac Day 25-Apr-2024

See Legend below for variations

Circular Quay - Wharf 6	Cremorne Point	Taronga Zoo	Shark Island	Watsons Bay	Manly - Wharf 3	Watsons Bay	Shark Island	Taronga Zoo	Cremorne Point	Circular Quay - Wharf 6
						7:15am#^				7:35am^
7:35am^	7:42am^			8:00am^		8:00am^				8:20am^
8:20am^				8:40am^		8:40am^				9:00am^
9:05am		9:15am	9:20am	9:30am	9:45am	10:00am				10:20am*
11:00am		11:15am	11:20am	11:30am	11:45am	12:00pm				12:20pm
12:20pm		12:35pm		12:50pm	1:05pm	1:20pm	1:30pm	1:35pm		1:50pm
2:15pm		2:30pm		2:45pm	3:00pm	3:15pm	3:25pm	3:30pm		3:40pm*
						3:45pm#@			4:00pm@	4:10pm@
								4:50pm#		5:00pm*
4:10pm^^				4:30pm	4:40pm	4:55pm^^				5:20pm^^
5:20pm^				5:40pm^		5:40pm^				6:00pm^
6:00pm^				6:20pm^		6:20pm^				6:40pm^
6:40pm^				7:00pm^		7:00pm^				7:20pm^*

Timetable Commencing 16 April 2024 | Issued 16 April 2024

Hop On Hop Off Midweek Leisure & Tourist Services: Monday to Friday
Commuter Services: Monday to Friday excluding public holidays

Legend: #Pick-up only | *Set down only | ^ Commuter Services | ^^ Mixed Commuter, Leisure & Tourist service | ▲ Operates Saturday Nov-Feb

Closed: 25-Dec-24 (Christmas Day), 26-Dec-24 (Boxing Day selected services), 26-Jan-25 (Australia Day)

Special Timetables Operate: 26-Dec-24 (Boxing Day Zoo Express services only), 31-Dec-24 (New Year’s Eve), 01-Jan-25 (New Year’s Day) - to be confirmed

Shark Island Closures: 15-29-Feb-2024, 14-Mar-2024

Cremorne Point Service @ Does not operate 15-29 Apr 2024, 01-22 Jul 2024 , 30 Sep-11 Oct 2024, 11 Dec 2024 - TBA

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Wharf Check-in Offices

Circular Quay Wharf 6 - Click here for Google Maps directions
Darling Harbour King Street Wharf 1 - Click here for Google Maps directions

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