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
675 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ferry & Tarango zoo
Kam B,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We went from the hotel to the ferry terminal. The ferry is on a schedule so be sure to look at the times. The zoo is huge, allow a minimum of 4 hours. Great experience!
Zoo
James J,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Bring sunscreen! Focused on conservation. No animal interactive experiences here. Great volunteer staff.
Missed the boat! :]
Laurin S,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Make sure when you put in directions it’s to the ferry and not the zoo proper. The zoo was amazing, filled with very cool Australian wildlife. All of the staff I encountered were helpful and friendly. The habitat itself was very natural feeling with little or no barriers between you and the more docile critters. The nocturnal habitat was really neat to experience. A ‘must’ do when in Sydney. I can’t comment on the ferry, I didn’t get to use that part of my ticket purchase because I entered the zoo from land. I’m guessing if you don’t start out on the ferry you have lost the ability to return by ferry. At least that was my experience. When I attempted to catch the return ferry, I explained to the young lady what had happened and she said only…’no ticket, no entry.’ Yet and still, I’m sure it was a great experience too. The ferry looked very nice.
Nice views from the city...
MariaJose R,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice views from the city and large variety of animals. Easy to get to the harbour and convinient location to come back to.
Taronga Zoo Trip with return Ferry ride from Circular Quay
Jocelyn T,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The entire trip was a breeze. Taking the private Ferry to the Zoo definitely made the experience much better. Definitely worth every cent and is highly recommended for anyone wanting to see Taronga Zoo while they are in Sydney, especially with kids.
Taranga Zoo and Ferry to the Zoo
ryurecka,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this tour the second day we were in Sidney. We stayed at the Marriott Harbour Side and were within walking distance of the ferry terminal, METRO, the Sidney Opera House, The terminal for the evening dinner cruise and the Overseas Passenger terminal. At the time we were there the exchange rate was in our favor at $1.00 USD bought $1.33 AUS, so it was a very inexpensive excursion. I would recommend taking the courtesy bus to the upper entrance to the park and then you will be walking down hill back to the ferry pier. Since we visited on a Saturday, the Zoo was crowded but we were able to see a lot of the animals and exhibits. While crossing the harbor we were take great photos of the Opera House and the Bridge.
What a beautiful zoo!
James K,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a beautiful zoo! Animals are up close in a natural setting, I especially enjoyed the giraffes & koalas. The ferry was so convenient dropping you 300m from zoo entrance!
Excellent laid out zoo. Not overwhelming and something that you could see thoroughly in about 4 hours. Easy to get to.
Ppdoc123,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well stocked zoo. Start at the top of the zoo and work your way down. A bus meets you at the pier to drive you there. Enjoyed all of the seal and bird shows. The zoo keepers are very enthusiastic and informative. Not overwhelming like the SanDiego Zoo but just right to see everything on a leisurely fashion. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit
Great way to spend a morning/afternoon in Sydney
Courtney G,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Quick ferry ride over through the harbor was a fun way to see other sides of the Sydney harbor. Taronga is a beautiful zoo with lush enclosures & active animals, definitely would recommend.
Great for visitors to Australia
Trish2650,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had two cousins from Europe visiting. The whole process from booking, to claiming tickets at the wharf, to arriving at the zoo was smooth and easy. Staff were amazing. We went to the zoo and they were so impressed, (as was I), with the layout, and the ability to get up and close to Australian animals. They said “wow” over and over and over again. I would definitely recommend booking it as ferry with zoo entry as a package.
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