Sydney Taronga Zoo's Aussie Backyard Adventure Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
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.
What To Expect
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! Tour Taronga Sydney with your expert guide and learn first-hand about the animals and how a Taronga operates. Meet 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 throughout the day, the not to be missed Free Flight Bird and Seals for the Wild presentations.
What‘s Included
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
Meeting points
Taronga Zoo
Bradleys Head Road Mosman Australia
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Morning Departure
1.5 hour guided tour by zoo keeper
Afternoon Departure
1.5 hour guided tour by zoo keeper
Reviews
215 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do the small guides tour
Jennifer P,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Volunteers were great. would recommend to friends and family. Would visit again if I ever come back.
Fabulous private tour...
Carol M,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous private tour with behind the scenes information about the zoo. I just wished it would have lasted through the entire zoo. I saw half the zoo with my guide. She then left and the zoo map was a bit confusing to see the rest of the zoo. All in all great experience! I had thought I would get to hold an animal or two but they are not allowed to do that
You must go to the upper...
ilene g,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00You must go to the upper entrance to get your ticket. No one seemed to know that, and, consequently we were late and our tour was cut short. Viator needs to be more explicit about where to pick up tickets.
This is a great way to see the zoo!!
Kate M,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had Graham and Sandra as our guides. They were friendly and extremely knowledgeable! They even planned a special surprise for us, as part of our tour, and took us to the Taranga Institute to see a special woodland exhibit. Our group of 8 had different physical needs and they were extremely accommodating and every area was accessible. As this was a once in a lifetime trip to Australia, everyone at the Zoo made it a memorable experience! We loved it!
Fun zoo to visit, miss the behind the scenes tour!
Debra C,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We have been too the Taronga zoo before on the behind the scenes tour. I thought I booked the same tour. No, they did away with that tour. This tour was ok. We made the mistake of walking up the hill from the ferry vs taking the bus..very hot we were by the time we started a guided tour. The tour was ok, really missed the behind the scenes tour of seeing various animals up and in person. Please bring back the behind the scenes tour. And, I also missed their wonderful walk in Aviary , The tour guide was very nice.
Australian Animals Tour
jltennis03,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour of the Australian section of Zoo by amazing volunteers, Deb and Penny! We were the only two on the tour. We highly recommend that you book it.
A great experience
Ravi S,Apr 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guides were very knowledgeable and generous with sharing information allowing us sufficient time to absorb everything. The information provided was not confined to animals in the outback but to the whole zoo. They also answered our questions very patiently.
Very good guide
Michael S,Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative guide was very hot but walking was not bad lots of animal’s that we had not seen before
Excellent Zoo Adventure
David S,Mar 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour and tour guides were amazing. Would recommend this tour to anyone that would like to see animals distinct to Australia.
Best experience ever. Our guides were fantastic. They were knowledgeable and we loved the zoo.
Debra T,Mar 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was w wonderful it was the best thing we saw in Sydney. Our guides were fantastic and we loved everything about the zoo.
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