Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry - Sydney Harbour

Overview

Available languages

Hindi

German

Korean

Chinese

Japanese

English

Italian

French

Mobile ticket

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.

5 hours • Admission Included

Sydney Harbour

Enjoy fantastic views of the harbor, city skyline and famous landmarks like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Admission Not Applicable

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

4.45

740 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

496

142

Pretty easy process of...
Nancy M,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Pretty easy process of getting the tickets to ferry and zoo. The Captain Cook ferry is fast- about a 10 minute ride.
great experience! easy...
Kasey H,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
great experience! easy ferry ride with beautiful views of the harbor. zoo was better than expected. Get a map at entry!
Fun
Sharon K,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Travel there by ferry was super easy. Zoo was very enjoyable. Very clean and exhibits were great. A great walking workout.
Just lovely
Rikke B,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wauw - the most beautiful zoo I’ve ever visited. The cages were large the animals really seemed healthy. The view from the zoo was just magnificent.
Fabulous zoo--well worth it!
armstrongfamily233,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The whole experience was great. First the boar ride to the zoo is 15 minutes, great views and easy on/off and located very close to the entrance once you dock. The zoo is fantastic--we don't have kids and still enjoyed the entire experience. The view from the zoo overlooking Sydney is worth it in itself. The zoo, however, was the best zoo I have been too. The different areas in their natural habitats, seeing the koalas, kangaroos, etc... We were there 3 hours and then took that boat ride back--fab experience.
Animals all around
Fun-travel62,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Easy access to ticket redemption and ferry to and from zoo. Visiting Zoo was fun…especially loved seeing some of the animals just walking around knowing not to cross on to the pavement! Got to see koalas and Kangaroos hopping freely within yards from us. Glad we went .
Great trip to a great attraction
Carl R,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great trip, picked up tickets from the Captain Cook desk and then caught the ferry to the zoo. The zoo is fabulous and would recommend spending 4 hours to see everything
Great day out
Anna S,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lots of steps and slopes but completely worth it. Wonderful to see the conservation work to encourage these animals. Ferry trip great too.
Great time at the zoo!
Audrey V,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lovely ferry to the zoo and a wide variety of animals to see at the zoo. The zoo is just beautiful and allows for good hike around the grounds.
Great day at the zoo
Ken G,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a very good deal for a round trip ferry ride to the Taronga Zoo and zoo admission. You do need to check in at the wharf to get your ferry and zoo admission tickets. Ferry ride was very pleasant and quick. When arriving at the zoo take a free bus to the main entrance at the top of the hill. The zoo is very nice. There are a lot of trees and buildings to provide shade. Our main reason to go here was to see Australian animals. The zoo did not disappoint. There were many koalas in the trees. You could get a close encounter with a koala for A$15. Tickets sell out fast. We saw a platypus swimming around in the nocturnal exhibit. We saw a seal show. We were very happy with our full day zoo experience. We caught the last ferry back.