"Perched across from downtown Sydney, this 69-acre zoo houses more than 5,000 animals representing over 350 species and offers spectacular views of the harbor and the opera house. It partners on conservation and breeding programs and runs community-engagement projects—such as a citizen-science initiative encouraging public bird sightings via an app." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines