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Taronga Zoo Tickets (All-day Pass, VIP Access) 2024

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On the shores of Sydney Harbor, in the suburb of Mosman, you can find Taronga Zoo. Covering 69-acre and hosting over 4000 animals, this “zoo” is known as one of the “most famous wildlife parks and sanctuaries across Australia”.

Sydney Harbor hosts some beautiful attractions, the Sydney Opera House chief among them. However, experiencing over 1.5 million visitors every year, Taronga Zoo is still one of Tourism Australia’s most famous and frequented attractions.

You’ll find a trip here to be perfect for the whole family. The zoo offers a whole lot of variety and uniqueness, boasting over 350 different species of animals. It holds 8 subsections within the park, including the famous Tiger Trek, Seal Walk, and Elephant Trail.

Whether you’re bringing kids, visiting as a couple, or traveling as a solo traveler, Taronga Zoo Sydney has enough for everyone from all walks of life.

Highlights:

  • Over 350 different species of animals
  • 69-acres of well-maintained ground to cover
  • View of the harbor is priceless

Know before you book:

  • You may need to catch a ferry to get here
  • Ticket prices can be higher costing
  • The zoo can be very busy, experiencing 1,5 million visitors a year

Giraffes look out over Sydney Harbor Since its original construction in 1916, Taronga Zoo has worked tirelessly to shift its focus away from the standardized perception of a city-based zoo. Today, it’s proud to showcase itself as an animal sanctuary instead.

It’s no secret that zoos today have come under scrutiny from the public due to the forced enclosures it places animals in. If this is something that plays on your mind, fret not.

The Sydney zoo is well praised for its size and its careful habitat building. With over 6 different subsections, you’ll see firsthand just how seamlessly these creatures fit into their surroundings. Here, the animals come first, and their happiness is paramount. Here, they’re well looked after.

So, bring your kids, bring your partner, or just bring yourself! Come and see the wonderful world found on the other side of Sydney Harbor. Explore its paths, visit its inhabitants, and spend your day wide-eyed and well-catered to. It’ll be a day to remember.

Taronga Zoo Pass Prices 2021

Adult entrance prices to the zoo start at $47 USD. Purchasing your ticket online will see $5 USD removed from that price. Kids cost $27 USD, and infants under 2 years get in for free.

In comparison, a guided tour of the zoo would normally cost about $20 USD extra. You can compare some of these price options below:

Get an exclusive 90-minute VIP tour of Taronga Zoo and see Australia's unique wildlife, including kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and more. Visit areas of the Zoo not accessible to the general public with your knowledgeable private tour guide.
$18.20
Available
Taronga Zoo: Exclusive 90-Minute VIP Tour
Experience the best of Australia's wildlife up close and personal on this 2-hour Taronga Zoo tour experience. Meet the koala, the common wombat, the platypus, the bilby, and much more. Learn fascinating facts about the unusual animals in a hands-on way.
$23.92
Available
Sydney Taronga Zoo Ticket and Wild Australia Experience
Meet Australia's iconic animals such as kangaroos and koalas at Sydney's Taronga Zoo when you book on the Klook app!
$33.29
Available
Taronga Zoo Sydney General Entry Ticket
Located on shoreline of Sydney Harbour, Sydney Taronga Zoo is home to thousands of fascinating animals, including Australian natives such as the koala, kangaroo, and platypus. With your admission ticket, you gain entrance to the zoo along with the Sky Safari cable car, which gives you the chance...
$34.58
Available
Sydney Taronga Zoo General Entry Ticket
Enjoy Taronga Zoo with a full-day ticket. The zoo is an icon of Sydney nestled on the shores of the world's most beautiful harbors. See almost 4,000 animals including many native Australian animals, exotic species, and 20 daily shows and keeper talks.
$36.20
Available
Taronga Zoo Sydney Tickets
Discover the home of over 2,900 animals at your own pace with an entrance ticket to Taronga Zoo. Reach the zoo in Sydney Harbour by rocket ferry and ride the Sky Safari cable car on arrival. Get spectacular views of Sydney Harbour and more.
$46.14
Available
Sydney: Harbour Cruise, Taronga Zoo and Sky Safari
The fastest and easiest way to get to Sydney's Taronga Zoo! Hop onto a rocket ferry that takes you straight to this world famous zoo, bundled with your zoo entry pass along with a ticket to the Sky Safari cable car! Make your day at the zoo even more enjoyable with easy transportation.
$46.89
Available
Sydney Taronga Zoo Express Combo (Ferry Tickets, Zoo Entry &...
Take in panoramic views of top Sydney landmarks as you cruise through Sydney Harbour en route to Taronga Zoo. Your package includes round-trip cruise from Circular Quay to the zoo, and a ride on the Sky Safari Gondola, which whisks you uphill from the boat dock to the main entrance of Taronga...
$49.90
Available
Sydney Harbour Ferry with Taronga Zoo Entry Ticket
Visit Taronga Zoo and go on an excellent introductory tour to Australia’s wildlife that brings you close to the animals in a small group led by an expert guide. Book now for huge discounts!
$67.85
Available
Taronga Zoo VIP Aussie Gold Tour with Cable Car Ride
Enjoy an insider’s view of Taronga Zoo, a top attraction located on scenic Sydney Harbour. A zoo keeper gives you exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the animals and other amazing experiences that you won't get with regular admission. This small-group tour has a limit of eight participants,...
Available
Sydney Taronga Zoo General Entry Ticket and Wild Australia Experience

TimesView of Sydney Harbor from above

The Sydney Taronga Zoo never closes. It’s open 365 days a year, including Christmas, Boxing Day, and Easter. However, its daily opening hours can change depending on what season it is.

Winter, due to the shortened days, sees the zoo close half an hour earlier, at 4:30 pm. This in comparison to Summer where the zoo closes at 5 pm. In all seasons the zoo will open at 9:30 am.

Summer:

Monday – Sunday: 9:30am – 5pm

Winter:

Monday – Sunday: 9:30am – 4:30pm

Best Time to Go

Summer in Australia is well-known both for its beautiful weather and it’s incredibly hot temperatures. If a visit to the zoo is on the cards, we’d suggest you aim for the shoulder months of Summer, between March through to May, heading into August.

By this point, the hot temperatures would have subsided and the crowds have dwindled.

Taronga Zoo Sydney Tickets

When it comes to enjoying all that the zoo has to offer, you’re probably going to want to make it as personalized as possible. Fortunately for you, Taronga Zoo offers discounts and bulk packages for you to make use of.

Options include annual passes, family passes, discounts on group sizes, and spot sales throughout the year. Keep your eye out for any of these offers, especially if you’re looking to make your trip unique to you and your family.

Taronga Zoo Tickets and PackagesOne of cheeky occupants of Taronga Zoo

A guided tour is always the best way to enjoy a center as large and filled with life as this one. You have a lot of ground to cover, and having someone to help inform you along the way will only make things more informative and purposeful.

Here are some of our personal favorite tour options for you to go through!

Australian Wild Animals Experience

The Taronga Wildlife Experience tour is centered around getting to know the animals that call Australia their home. We’re talking about koalas, wombats, platypus and more!

This tour is perfect for those wanting to learn more about Australia’s unique wildlife, and more specifically, interact with them up close and personally. For 2 hours you’ll get as close to the action as possible, meeting some of the cutest marsupials you’ll ever see.

You’ll also get exclusive behind-the-scenes opportunities to see where and how the animals’ food is made. By the time you’re done, you’ll know more about how to look after a baby koala than your own pet!

What we liked: Great way to learn about the indigenous wildlife of Australia.

INCLUDES:
  • All-day access to the zoo
  • A free souvenir
  • Post-tour tea and snacks

EXCLUDES:
  • Transportation to and from the venue
  • Parking fee
  • Additional meals

Although this guided experience doesn’t include a visit to all the exhibits, it does give incredible insight into Australia’s indigenous wildlife. It more than makes up for what hasn’t been included in its itinerary.

Since the tour also includes an all-access ticket to the zoo, you can continue your explorations after the formal tour has ended. You’ll get to see it all by the end of your day.

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Exclusive VIP TourBengal Tiger found at the Tiger's Trek

With this 90-minute tour, you get a unique, personal tour of Taronga’s normally restricted areas. These include the meal preparation site, the base of operations for the Australian subsection, and some hidden enclosures.

You’ll get to see wallabies, kangaroos, wombats, echidnas, and many other animals native to Australia.

There’ll also be some very necessary one-on-one time with your tour guide as you explore each sanctuary. You’ll learn so much more from being able to interact with your tour guide, just you and them.

What we liked: Perfect for those looking for a more personal experience with the animals.

INCLUDES:
  • All-day zoo access
  • Sky Safari cable car (weather permitting)
  • Access to normally restricted areas

EXCLUDES:
  • Transportation to venue
  • Meals
  • Tours of the other exhibits

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This tour offers a very unique experience of the zoo’s Australian exhibit. You’ll get access to areas not normally accessible by the public, as well as an included ride on the Sky Safari cable car!

It’s perfect for travelers who are with their family (kids included), or traveling alone and want to learn about these unusual creatures. You’ll get a unique tour catered solely to your needs.Enquistive fox keeping an eye on its viewers

8.2Expert Score
What a great experience awaits those who get to the opportunity to visit Taronga Zoo, Sydney. In every sense of the definition, this is more a sanctuary than a zoo. The animals are well taken care of, the park is in pristine condition, and the staff work to keep it that way.
Comfort
8
Location
9
Value for money
8
Convenience
7
Fun
9
Level of activity
8
PROS
  • Over 4000 animals to see
  • Authentic habitats and enclosures
  • Can get an up-close and personal with the animals
CONS
  • Can be very busy
  • Very large so you may not see everything
  • Transportation to the venue can be difficult

Specification: Taronga Zoo Tickets (All-day Pass, VIP Access) 2024

Accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Duration

1.5 – 2.5 hours, Full-day access

Includes

All-day Pass, Souvenir, VIP Access, Light snack on tour

Excludes

Tours of other enclosures, Parking fee, Transport

Meals & Drinks

Light snacks included

Pickup

Not included

Suitable For

Children, Couples, Families, Families with older children, Groups of friends, Solo travelers

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    Everything ran so smoothly, the staff were friendly, helpful and funny with a great sense of humour. The ferry ride afforded the opportunity of some great photos of the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, so did the skyway up to the entrance of the zoo. The zoo is a must for all visitors to Sydney. The grounds and animals are so clean and well cared for. A great day!

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