One of Sydney's most famous attractions, the award-winning Taronga Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals, including Australian native wildlife, as well as rare and endangered exotic animals.

Taronga Zoo Sydney’s beautiful outdoor harbourside location provides you with the chance to connect with animals and nature and enjoy time safely with family and friends.

Overlooking the magnificent Sydney Harbour, Taronga Zoo is just 12 minutes from the city by ferry. Open 365 days a year.

Taronga Zoo is a must visit if you are a wildlife enthusiast. The zoo will bring you face to face with numerous exotic species from all over the globe and let you witness their glory. The Zoo is home to over 300 species, many of which are endangered and/or extremely rare. You can book an overnight stay and enjoy a delicious meal here and then end your day under the beautiful night sky. 

Taronga Zoo is located on elevated land in the suburban area of Mosman on the banks of Sydney harbor, in New South Wales, Australia. Australia’s largest zoo, opened on 7th October 1916, is divided into 8 geographic regions and has a zoo shop, a café, and an information center and it is one of the finest places to visit in Sydney.

The iconic zoo, spread over 69 acres of harbor land, is habitat to some of the exotic flora and fauna which include, but not limited to Australian Kangaroos, Koalas, Wallabies, Sumatran Tigers, Asian Elephants, Platypus, etc. A long list of additions to the Taronga Zoo includes a giraffe house in 1923, a marine museum or fish tank in 1927, Tahr hummock in 1932, and tiger dens in 1939. 

The 4,000 strong brigade of animal kingdom belonging to 350 species delights the wildlife enthusiasts. The scintillating views of Sydney Harbor Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, and the City’s Skyscrapers fascinate the visitors. A range of experiences like tiger trek, elephant trail, serpentarium, and tours such as keeper-guided Wild Australian tour, VIP Aussie Gold tour, Nuara Diya tour, Roar & Snore tour, etc, captivate and entertain visitors. Shows such as Seal show, Chimpanzee keeper talk, Penguin talk, Sky safari, and Wild ropes attract droves of visitors throughout the year. Every year 1.5 million tourists visit Taronga zoo.

The zoo, which supports wildlife conservation, has had success in breeding exotic and endangered species like a pygmy possum, the koala, brush-tailed bettong, and parma wallaby. Its rainforest bird sanctuary is habitat to lyrebird, bowerbirds, honeyeaters, fruit pigeons, Australian parrots, and New Zealand Kiwis.

The “rustic bridge” opened in the year 1915, is described as the romantic tract sequestered by the trees.

• Taronga Zoo houses over 4,000 animals from over 300 species, many of which are on the brink of extinction and the zoo tries its best to give the animals a protected home. 
• Watch exotic birds such as the Galahad and the Red tailed Black Cockatoo take flight against the picturesque skyline of Sydney Harbour and watch the Condor birds spread its majestic wings.
• Help the keepers at Taronga Zoo by booking the Keeper for a Day Tour and learn about how the keepers take care of the animals here and help them feed and treat the animals in the Zoo. 
• Get to watch multiple endangered species from across the globe first hand and learn how to create a better environment for them, and get them out of the listing of endangered animals. 
• Book an overnight stay and sit next to a bonfire under the starry sky and listen to the Keeper's commentary about the zoo and go to sleep while listening to the gustling wind overhead.