Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry - Sydney Harbour
Overview
Available languages
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Enjoy a fun-filled day cruising through beautiful Sydney Harbour and visiting Taronga Zoo. See iconic Sydney landmarks from the water and meet the animals of Taronga Zoo.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Special timetables operate on public holidays and special event dates
Timetables are subject to change without notice
Taronga Zoo is open from 9:30am to 4:30pm daily
To ensure you have enough time to visit the many exhibits in Taronga Zoo, it is recommended that you board the first departing ferry of the day.
Travel must begin with Captain Cook Cruises ferry from Circular Quay Wharf No.6
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Taronga Zoo
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.
Sydney Harbour
Enjoy fantastic views of the harbor, city skyline and famous landmarks like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
What‘s Included
Round-trip by Sydney Harbour cruise to Taronga Zoo
Taronga Zoo Entry
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks
Options
Return Ferry and Zoo Entry
Reviews
800 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Another wonderful Viator experience
Lois S,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Buying the Viator ferry and zoo pass made our zoo trip seamlessly easy. We got in the ticket line at Captain Cooke cruises and just by scanning our UPC code they handed us 2 tickets for the two-way ferry trip and 2 tickets for the zoo admittance. Nobody saw or had access to our credit card while we were in line at the window, or at the zoo. Getting on the ferry and into the zoo was just as easy because we had our tickets. At the ferry dock near the zoo a free bus will come to take you to the front gate and outside the front gate it will come to take you back to the ferry dock when your time at the zoo is over. Just remember to keep the ferry tickets somewhere safe because you will need to show them to get back on the ferry. We count this as yet another wonderful Viator experience!
Great day at the zoo
Kathleen C,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great day at the zoo! And I’m 61! Saw so many amazing animals and even bought the Koala experience for $15 which was worth every penny. Ferry was easy to find and took us past the opera house for a great photo opp. Don’t skip this great experience!.
Great time at the Zoo!
Laura H,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This excursion was very simple to use and cost saving as well! The ferry ride was fun and the zoo was awesome! I would def book this again!
Great trip!
robert c,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well worth the money for a nice trip. The zoo was amazing and adding the boat trip made the access super easy.
Great
shawnaH981SE,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip, well organised and presented
Great Experience
Pat N,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Effortless, smooth, & lots of fun. Couldn't have asked for better! It was as advertised ... straight forward & enjoyable.
Bust
Kris L,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Zoo has small enclosure animals looked depressed. Australia zoo Brisbane has much better enclosures and conditions for the animals
Karongo zoo
David B,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The zoo is very clean and good for kids. Plenty to see. You are able to view at your own pace and the ferry schedule was convenient.
Great post cruise excursion
Terry G,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an extra day post cruise so we stored our luggage at our hotel until check in and booked the ferry/zoo excursion with Captain Cook cruise. Very nice Zoo, lots to see and do. Timely efficient service.
Only 1 animal
Lynn S,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It may sound strange but I saw 1 seal, 1 penguin, 1 dingo, 1 fishing cat, and so on. Also I didn’t know it was extra for the bus, so, I hoofed it up hill to end on the bottom layer. The layers were confusing too. However, the highlight was the Captain Cook Cruise over and back.
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