Also an Australian icon, it is getting more difficult to track down as the urban sprawl of the east coast continues to grow. Some zoos invite you to cuddle these Aussie icons, though current thinking has it that this practice puts the Koala through undue stress. The zoo also offers the opportunity to view Possums, Wombats and Flying Foxes, along with more internationally recognised animals as the Tiger and Chimpanzee. The big mammals - the Rhino and the elephant are also present, alongside smaller attractions like the Tree Frog and the Tawny Frogmouth. Chester the White tiger is a resident big cat and there is also an opportunity to view rare Sumatran Tigers.
Seals perform at lunchtime and there are talks from the keepers throughout the day.
The zoo is open every day of the year, and is located on the Harbour at Mosman. The Zoo is accessable to wheelchairs. The ferry goes regularly from Wharf 2 at Circular Quay, and goes to a wharf which is actually at the Zoo.