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
796 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Overpriced activity
Peminda J,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00The activity was overpriced as the normal zoo entry is $55 and the ferry rides had a cap of $10 being a Friday, so total of $65 per person. Inside the zoo the directions are very poor and we were struggling to find our way to different areas. Of course Viator is not responsible for this.
Captain Cook scored!
Y7618AGannef,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Easy to schedule, and everything worked out perfectly. Nice ferry staff. Zoo 100% worth visiting.
Tarongo Zoo
Pamela C,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful zoo, comfortable ferry ride to the zoo and when returning toured around the harbour to Watson and Manly before returning to Quay Circle.
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