Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry - Sydney Harbour
Overview
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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
780 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ferry ride was great. ...
John H,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Ferry ride was great. Got to see the Harbour Bridge and Opera House from the bay. It would be better if the return ferry time is posted online, so we can plan our visit better. The zoo was also great. Unfortunately, the koalas wee sleeping when we came before noon.
Great zoo, beautiful views
431pattif,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Zoo was great.Clean, good food options. Missing some animals we expected to see but overall, very nice zoo. Views of the harbor were amazing.
Go without this tour, they do nothing
kaye a,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The zoo was great, but you didnt need viator. They were not helpful at all no direction for the return ferry and I had to pay twice cause I mistakenly took the public ferry. Unfriendly/uhelpful when I asked for help finding my phone
See Australian Wildlife
Robert S,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely way to visit a fabulous zoo. Not just native Australian animals but from other parts of the world. Rope climbs and other activities for kids
See animals up close
Guide22269022594,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Fairly large zoo in a hilly terrain. Australian animals, Rain forest birds and reptile/lizards exhibits are quite unique. You can see the animals up close. The African trail has Giraffes that can seen at a close distance. The zoo’s main entrance is a bus ride for which you need the local transit card or a credit card/Applepay. You need a unique credit card per person. It’s about a 10 min ride. Highly recommend the seal show and bird presentation.
Amazing Ferry and Zoo Day
Wendy L,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very easy to exchange voucher and hop on ferry. Zoo was great with amazing and knowledgeable employees who answered all questions and actually told us individual back stories on animals. Great day!
Captain Cook and Toranga Zoo
Q4238ZIdebral,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The zoo was terrific! We were ably guided by a zoo employee, Denise, who assisted us with reading the map and providing us with the best route to ensure we experienced the animals native to Australia and an excellent insight into the African safari (i.e. the lions were so animated!). The ferry was on time and comfortable. We had breakfast and appetizers at Rossi. Totally great day.
Can’t go wrong on this...
Gary L,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Can’t go wrong on this one if you like zoos and ferries. Sydney is one of the world’s best zoos and I have been to many around the world. I highly recommend this tour.
A Sydney Must See
WaiLingChai,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tarango zoo is very well laid out with lots to see from the Australian bush (koalas, kangaroos, dingoes, etc), African Savannah (lions, zebra, giraffes, etc), rainforest (pygmy hippo, rhino, monkeys,), Asian (tigers, sun bear), seals, penguins, red pandas, chimpanzees, gorillas and more. We spent ~4h and probably saw 1/3 of entire place. We suggest getting there when they first open at 9:30am. It also has the Sydney skyline as a beautiful backdrop. Definitely recommend.
Zoo and Ferry combination ticket
Rita H,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It's a wonderful zoo! It's very easy to navigate with the map that they provide. No komodo dragons....but perhaps in the future. Taking the ferry there and back was easy also. Really liked the combo ticket of the ferry and zoo combined.
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