Taronga Zoo Sydney
Zoo · Mosman ·
Zoo with diverse animals & spectacular Sydney Harbour views
Zoo with diverse animals & spectacular Sydney Harbour views
"Visitors can stay overnight as part of the Roar and Snore program: a night safari gives the chance to see more than 5,000 animals — including red kangaroos and pygmy hippos — without the crowds before bedding down in a safari-style tent with harbor views. Other activities include exclusive animal experiences and behind-the-scenes tours, and the package includes welcome drinks, dinner, breakfast, and early zoo admission for the following day." - Alison Fox Alison Fox Alison Fox is a Travel + Leisure contributor. She has also written for Parents.com, The Wall Street Journal, and amNewYork. When she’s not in New York City, she can be found at the beach or on the slopes. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"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
"A large zoo featuring a diverse range of animals and overlooking Sydney Harbour."
"I enjoyed visiting Taronga Zoo to meet the koalas as a wildlife highlight along the coastal route." - Julia Eskins Julia Eskins Julia Eskins is a writer and editor covering travel, design, and culture. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Vogue, National Geographic, and more. She’s traveled to more than 50 countries, lived in five, and currently calls Toronto home. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Taronga Zoo occupies some of the city’s best real estate, ideal for snapping giraffes backdropped by the Sydney Opera House and sparkling harbor. Getting there is half the fun: take the scenic 12-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay, then soar by Sky Safari cable car (free with zoo tickets) up to the main entrance. Once inside you’ll have a wild time, meeting over 4,000 animals from Australia and around the world. You’ll find amazing animals from gorillas to zebras at Taronga Zoo, but don’t miss the Australian indigenous species." - Sophie Davies
