Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry - Sydney Harbour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Enjoy a day out at the award-winning Taronga Zoo, home to more than 2,900 exotic and native species. Learn about the different animals through one of the many free zoo-keeper talks; be entertained by the playful seals at the Seal Theatre; and watch the famous free-flight bird show, where birds of prey show off their hunting skills. Visit the Asian Rainforest and see the orangutans swinging in the trees; then pass the winding river of the AGL Amazon exhibit, home to animals from South America.

   5 hAdmission included

2. Enjoy fantastic views of the harbor, city skyline and famous landmarks like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

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3. Depart Circular Quay and enjoy fantastic views of the harbor, city skyline and famous landmarks like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 849 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Lovely zoo. You get to...

  Lovely zoo. You get to hang with the emus, wallaby’s and kangaroos. The seals were wildly entertaining. Ferry ride had gorgeous views of the harbor.

  Leslie_BSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Great ferry cruise to...

  Great ferry cruise to Taronga zoo but waiting for the bus was a bit of issue. Waiting time took a long time to arrive to the zoo might be a let down.

  Christina_LSeptember 2026via Viator

• 4Well worth a visit.

  Beautifully situated zoo and well thought out route around to see all the animals. Ferry across from Circular Quay was quick and docked a 3 min walk from the lower zoo entrance. There is also a bus service available for a 10 min transport up to the main entrance if that is preferable, but I can't really see why that is needed. We wandered around and saw everything, stopping also for a coffee, and can recommend allocating 2-3 hours for this visit, perhaps more if you have children as there is lots to hold their attention. Overall a recommended visit if you are in Sydney and looking for things to do.

  Dean_HSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5So cool to see the native Aussie animals

  Cool to see the animals although we went on a hot day and most were hiding or sleeping. Highly recommend going early and when it is cooler

  Christine_JSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Well organized beautiful grounds!

  Gorgeous zoo with up close viewing habitats. Animals very active. Loved the seal show. Bird show over rated and only 3 birds to see flying around. Friendly staff and volunteers.

  Gregory_FSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Wonderful day at the zoo

  Excellent trip to Taronga Zoo. The Captain Cook ferry was very clean and right on time. The zoo was very impressive and enjoyable. We are not huge fans of zoos but we really appreciated Taronga’s commitment to conservation, education, and stewardship. The animals are treated well and given plenty of space. Food for humans is adequate ;-)

  PeterO979September 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Sydney

• Its from-price is 85% below the median of the 289 day trips we list in Sydney.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 289.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Sydney

Sydney wraps around a glittering natural harbour, with a famous sail-roofed opera house, golden surf beaches and an easygoing outdoor life.

The Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge face each other across Circular Quay, where ferries come and go. The Rocks, the old colonial quarter, has sandstone pubs and weekend markets, and the Royal Botanic Garden curves around Farm Cove to Mrs Macquarie's Chair for the classic view of both landmarks.

Top-ranked sights in Sydney: Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Harbour.

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