Taronga Zoo is the nation's leading zoological garden, featuring Australia's finest collection of native animals and a diverse collection of exotic species. What makes Taronga something special is its location. It is situated on elevated land along the waterfront, in one of the most beautiful vantage points on Sydney Harbour overlooking Sydney Cove, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.
As you zigzag your way along the paths among the animal enclosures, you are able to enjoy magnificent harbour views. The Taronga Zoo has its own jetty and you are able step off the boat and walk directly into the zoo.
It is always best to start your tour of the Zoo from the top entrance. That way you'll be walking downhill facing the harbour. You'll then be continually surprised as you turn a corner and catch a different vista of the horizon. Then, when you reach the bottom you can catch the Zoo Sky Safari chair lift to take you to the top again and begin your downhill trek along a different path.
If you would like to get up close to the animals and have your picture taken, then try the Animal Encounters experience. For a small fee, with the assistance of the rangers, you can enter the enclosures of some of the animals on display and have your picture taken by a professional. Note: You are not allowed in touch or hold Koalas in NSW.
Divided into eight zoogeographic regions, Taronga Zoo is home to over 2,600 animals on 21 hectares, making it one of the largest of its kind.
A must see while there is the new Great Southern Oceans exhibit. Covering 1.2 hectare, it features Australian Sea Lions, Australian Fur Seals, New Zealand Fur Seals, Californian Sea Lions, Leopard Seals, Penguins and Pelicans.
Tour Info
Times: Taronga Zoo is open every day from 9am to 5pm (including Christmas day).
Customers need to present their Keith Prowse voucher at the Taronga Zoo admission gate.
Child ages: 4-15 years inclusive.
During the cooler weeks, the Zoo is busy sprucing everything up in time for Spring.
Although the whole Zoo is open, important maintenance is under way for the Seal Theatre Pool and the Sky Safari, while work continues apace on the new Car Park.
Conditions of Entry
1)At Taronga Zoo we endeavour to provide exhibits that complement the animals and vegetation in our collection. Free-roaming animals, moats and elevated walkways, etc. can be dangerous. Children must be supervised by an accompanying adult at all times. It is an express condition of your entry and your participation in the activities conducted by Taronga Zoo that you do hereby, for yourself, your heirs, executors, assigns and next-of-kin and each of them release, waive and discharge the Zoological Parks Board of New South Wales, its officers, directors, agents and employees of and from all liability, claims or demands for all injuries, losses, damages of any kind or nature to your person or property or to that of any minor under your supervision, whilst on the property of Taronga Zoo.
2)Taronga Zoo will enforce conditions of entry as per its authority under the Zoological Parks Regulation 2004.
A guest is any person or persons on the grounds of Taronga Zoo by virtue of this ticket or any other origin.
3)A guest must enter via a public entrance and, where applicable, pay the entrance fee and car parking fee.
4)A guest is not permitted to bring into the Zoo any animal; animal costume; ball; balloon; bicycle, skateboard, roller blades or similar apparatus; alcohol or illegal substance.
5) A guest is not permitted to use any audio equipment at a volume likely to disturb any animal; or behave in a manner that is likely to cause offence or disruption to other guests.
6) A guest is not permitted to touch or interfere with any animal or vegetation; remove or disturb any rock, stone, sand or similar substance; feed any animal; throw any object; climb on, damage or deface any structure or signage; light any fire; or litter.
7) A guest is not permitted to conduct any commercial activity in Zoo grounds including the use of any media equipment.
8) A guest is not permitted to enter or remain outside public hours or enter any non-public area or exhibit.
9) All guests must abide with any other conditions displayed in Zoo grounds or communicated by Zoo staff.
10) Taronga Zoos Sky-Safari (Cable Car) offers one-way journeys between the hours of 9.30am 5.00pm daily, and reserves the right to refuse travel on the Sky-Safari to any person. All children up to the age of 14 travelling on the Sky-Safari must be accompanied by an adult.
11) Taronga Zoo reserves the right to close the Sky-Safari in the event of required maintenance, adverse weather conditions, during construction work near the cableway and at any time Taronga Zoo deems it necessary.
12) A guest is not permitted to smoke in any area other than those indicated to be a Designated Smoking Area.
13)Taronga Zoo has the authority to close the Zoo or any part there of, including any animal exhibit or show, at any time for reasons of adverse weather, equipment failure, maintenance and construction, or in the interests of safety and will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by a guest as the result of such closure.
14) There is no refunds or rainchecks due to inclement weather
Travel Info
Taronga Zoo is the city zoo of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Officially opened on October 7th, 1916, it is located on the shores of Sydney Harbour in the suburb of Mosman. Taronga Zoo is managed by the Zoological Parks Board of New South Wales under the trading name, "Taronga Conservation Society", along with Dubbo's Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
Taronga Zoo is building a bigger and better car park which is due for completion early 2009. During this time there will be very limited parking on site and we're encouraging visitors to travel by public transport.
Zoo Express
Combines return Cruise from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour / Sky Safari / Zoo Entry.
Available from Matilda Cruises, No.6 Jetty Circular Quay and Pier 26 Aquarium Wharf Darling Harbour (These cannot be used with any discount offers or tours)
Further enquiries contact:
visit
www.matilda.com.au or
call (02) 9264 7377
Wilson Parking
Discounted parking is available at Wilson Parking stations at Sydney Opera House and Gold Fields House, Circular Quay for Taronga Zoo visitors. Hop on a ferry and validate your Wilson Parking ticket at the Zoo to receive the discounted rate.
General Information
Sydney Ferries
Taronga Zoo is approximately 12 minutes by ferry from Circular Quay and the CBD. Ferries depart from Circular Quay every quarter past and quarter to the hour.
The Sky Safari cable car operates from the Top Entrance to the Ferry Wharf from 9.30am to 5.00pm daily.
City Rail
Catch a train to Circular Quay or Wynyard Station, then catch a ferry to Taronga Zoo wharf. Ferries depart from Circular Quay every quarter past and quarter to the hour.
Sydney Buses
Wynyard
From Stand A (Carrington St) take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo.
QVB
From Stand D (York St) take the 247 via Military Rd and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo.
Balmoral Beach
Take the 238 from The Esplanade via Raglan Street, Wolseley Road, Middle Head Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo.
Clifton Gardens
Take the 228 from Morella Road via Thompson Street to Whiting Beach Road for a short walk to Taronga Zoo.
Chatswood Interchange
From Stand J take the 257 via Victoria Ave, Penshurst Street, Willoughby Road, Pacific Highway, Falcon Street and Military Road. Change at Mosman Junction and take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo.
From Stand M (Victoria Ave) take the 143 via Pacific Highway, Falcon Street and Military Road. Disembark near Cowles Road and take the 247 via Military Rd and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo.
Manly
From Belgrave Street take the 140, 143, 144 or 151 via Sydney Road and Spit Road. Change at Spit Junction and take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo.
Balgowlah
Take the 140, 143, 144, 151, 183, 188 or 190 from Sydney Road via Spit Road. Change at Spit Junction and take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo.
Brookvale
From Stand B (Pittwater Road nr Warringah Mall) take the 183, 184, 185, L85, 188 or 190 via Condamine Street, Sydney Road and Spit Road. Change at Spit Junction and take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo.
From Stand B (Pittwater Road nr Warringah Mall) take the L84, L87, L88 or L90 direct to Spit Junction. Change at Spit Junction and take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo.
Dee Why
From Pittwater Road nr Howard Avenue take the 183, 184, 185, L85, 188 or 190 via Warringah Mall (Stand B), Condamine Street, Sydney Road and Spit Road. Change at Spit Junction and take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo.
From Pittwater Road nr Howard Avenue take the L84, L87, L88 or L90 via Warringah Mall (Stand B) to Spit Junction. Change at Spit Junction and take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo.
Narrabeen
From Pittwater Road nr Waterloo take the 183, 184, 185, L85, 188 or 190 via Pittwater Road, Condamine Street, Sydney Road and Spit Road. Change at Spit Junction and take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo.
From Pittwater Road nr Waterloo take the L84, L87, L88 or L90 via Pittwater Road to Spit Junction. Change at Spit Junction and take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo.
For detailed information on services and timetables contact the Sydney Transport hotline on 131 500 or visit
www.131500.com.au.
Chartered Coaches
Bus or Coach parking may be arranged by phoning +61 2 9969 2777 .
Driving and Parking
Taronga Zoo is located on Bradley's Head Road, Mosman, Sydney.
During the construction of the new car park limited parking is available and includes a designated area for disabled or mobility impaired vehicles. Entry to the car park is from Bradleys Head Road.
A parking fee of $10.00 is payable.
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