About Zoo :

Taronga Zoo is Australia'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.

The Taronga Zoo has its own jetty and anybody is able to step off the boat and walk directly into the zoo.

It is always best to start 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.

How to reach :

By Ferry - Taronga Zoo is approximately 12 minutes by ferry from Circular Quay and the CBD.

By Bus - Taronga Zoo is also accessible by bus. Buses leave from Wynyard bus station and depart from the Zoo's Main Entrance daily.

Driving and Parking - Taronga Zoo is on Bradley's Head Road, Mosman, Sydney. Parking is available for 500 cars and includes coach parking and a designated area for disabled or mobility impaired vehicles.

Entry to the car park is from Bradleys Head Road. A parking fee of $10 is payable as you exit. Bus/Coach parking can also be arranged.

Sky Safari cable car operates between the Zoo wharf and the Top Entrance from 9.30am to 5.00pm daily.

TRANSPORT PACKAGES :

Sydney Ferries - The all-inclusive Zoopass includes return ferry, Sky Safari/bus and Zoo admission and is available for the independent traveller from Circular Quay. For more information on public transport to the Zoo, contact Sydney’s Transport hotline:www.131500.com.au or call 13 15 00.

Matilda Cruises - Matilda Cruises also operates a direct Zoo Express service from both Darling Harbour and Circular Quay aboard their cruise rockets. For more information visit www.matilda.com.au or call (02) 9264 7377.

Taronga Zoo is a smoke-free site. A designated smoking area has been provided there.