As one of our last days out in Oz, we'd been told for the whole journey "You've got to go to Taronga Zoo, the animals are ok, but the location is AMAZING" After spending the day there I have to say I disagree. The animals AND the setting are great! There are 2-3 big projects underway at the zoo (an... more

Visited this zoo in July 2008 with my family (children aged 12 and 14) Took the ferry from Sydney (purchased a joint ferry and zoo entrance ticket from the ferry terminal). Beautiful ferry crossing passing the Opera house on the way out (great photos). Arrived at the zoo which is a short trip and then took the cable car on... more

Not a bad little place. And I must say. What a charming wombat that was on show with the staff. A definite must. more

Wow, this was brilliant. We were expecting to be there a couple of hours then on our way home but there was so much to see, not only the animals but the views of Sydney! We went first thing and gave our selves plenty of time, which we were pleased we had. It was lovely wandering up and down the... more

We visited Taronga Zoo during our Australian holiday in February of this year and for me, a confirmed animal lover, it was the highlight of my short stay in Sydney. Like other reviewers we took the ferry and cable car which is fun in itself and once in the Zoo enjoyed many of the free shows - the bird display... more

taronga zoo is one of the best days out in sydney, and would have to be Australia's premier zoo and wildlife display, with one of the largest range of native and exotic animals in the country amounting to over 4000 animals in total. The zoo is part way through a government financed redevelopment program-this program has so far revealed a... more

This is a lovely place with an outstanding view of the city and a great offering--$3/pp personal tour with a zoo volunteer of the Australian native species. The volunteer who accompanied us (Darcy) was so informative and entertaining--it was a highlight of our trip so far. At 3 pm, they have a "free flight show" with birds that fly down... more

A quick ferry ride over from Sydney Harbour - then a cable car ride up from the quayside to the main entrance. We did the behind the scenes tour - worth every penny. Got to interact with animals close up plus see the work of the keepers. Our guide was excellent and answered all our questions. One tip is go... more

Taronga Zoo contains some of the best views in Sydney, as others have said try to catch the ferry from Circular Quay to the Zoo. If you pick up the free tourist guide at the airport it contains a 15% voucher for the Zoo. There is a tour available which is not widely advertised as it is conducted by the... more