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On the Aussie Backyard Adventure tour you will explore Taronga Zoo Sydney's Nura Diya, Australia precinct and see Australian animals from a different perspective. On this small-group tour you will be led by a zoo guide who will take you on a walk through the zoo for an introduction to Australia’s unique and unusual wildlife. Meet some of the zoo’s hand-raised native animals. This is a not to be missed experience for animal lovers.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Maximum 10 people per tour
The Aussie Backyard Adventure tour operates two times a day. Please see pricing for tour departure times.
If you have any mobility and/or accessibility requirements, please let us know prior to arrival to Taronga so we can ensure the tour route can be personalised to ensure the comfortability and safety of all attendees.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Small-group guided tour(1.5 hours)
All-day pass to Taronga Zoo
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drink
Transportation to the zoo
This tour does NOT include animal encounters or interactions
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Taronga Zoo
Taronga Zoo is one of Sydney’s top attractions and is loved by locals and tourists alike. Located on the magnificent harbor, just 12 minutes by ferry with views of iconic landmarks this is truly a zoo with a view! Arrive at the zoo and take the Sky Safari cable car to the top entrance. Fly above the Zoo as it skims the canopy of the Asian rainforest inhabited by Taronga's orangutans and glide across the mysterious riverscape of AGL Amazonia, home to the Zoo's South American animals. Feel like a VIP as you tour the zoo and learn first-hand about the animals and how a zoo operates. Meet the hand-raised animals and wander the Australian animal walk-through to come face to face with wallabies and kangaroos. Don’t forget your camera as there are great photo opportunities with koalas, kangaroos and other Australian native animals. After your tour, spend the rest of the day checking out the great activities on offer at the zoo. There are expert talks through out the day, the not to be missed free flying bird show and the ever popular seal show. How to get to Taronga Zoo: The easiest way to get to the zoo is by ferry. Not only is it convenient but a great way to see the spectacular Sydney Harbour. Ferries depart from Wharf 4 at Circular Quay every 30 minutes. Once you have arrived at Taronga Wharf, take the Sky Safari cable car for a ride high over the zoo grounds. over looking Sydney's most famous landmarks and giving you a bird's-eye view over the zoo inhabitants, ending at the top entrance of the zoo. Alternatively, take the zoo's bus shuttle that meets every ferry.
1.5 hour guided tour by zoo keeper
1.5 hour guided tour by zoo keeper
210 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Michael S,
Mar 15, 2025
- Viator
Very informative guide was very hot but walking was not bad lots of animal’s that we had not seen before
David S,
Mar 13, 2025
- Viator
Tour and tour guides were amazing. Would recommend this tour to anyone that would like to see animals distinct to Australia.
Debra T,
Mar 4, 2025
- Viator
It was w wonderful it was the best thing we saw in Sydney. Our guides were fantastic and we loved everything about the zoo.
Olga K,
Feb 2, 2025
- Viator
Fabulous way to tour this zoo! Volunteer guide was a zoologist and shared lots of wonderful information about all the animals. Great way to go!
Beth S,
Jan 26, 2025
- Viator
The zoo volunteer who took us around was very knowledgeable about Australian animals. For about an hour he took us around the Australian animal section. We felt however he was rushing and impatient when we wanted to look longer at an animal or take pictures.
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