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

811 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

547

154

Wonderful day out
Jo M,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful day out - so many amazing experiences. Upside - seeing the gorillas - downside, lots of steep inclines although lifts and escalators in some parts. It took the full day to see everything and the free flight show was fantastic.
Day at the zoo
Maps732627,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful day exploring the zoo Staff were helpful and friendly Boat trip was fun Definitely recommend it 👍
Really enjoyed
Kenneth C,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The zoo and the animals are well maintained. A lot of walking up and down slopes, but not too bad. Really enjoyed the experience.
It was super easy to get...
Deborah K,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was super easy to get to the zoo this way, with plenty of return trip options so you can customize your time at the zoo.
Really Enjoyable
Marvin C,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Come earlier as it can get busy near lunch time. The bird show was nice, site near top row to get the best views
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F5166XMstever,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Buyer beware. Check what currency you are buying at before purchasing, I went through TripAdvisor and ended up paying more than what I should have due to exchange rate and additionally paid extra for the conversion rate.
Enjoyable day out, glad we visited. 😃
LINDEN S,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Handy bus to take you to the top of the hill, so that you walk down through the zoo back to the ferry. Managed to see lots of animals even those that were asleep in the open. Seeing the Rhino, koalas(asleep) otters, penguins etc.... Food court was like a zoo inside with limited stock for the amount of people, probably use for snacks only. Take a pack.lunch. Overall very enjoyable experience and the smaller Cook ferry was very pleasant plenty of room.
Fun time at the zoo
clayr268,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Lots of fun. I like the do the areas you get to be inside close to the animal
Okay!!! But….
Chari L,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
Nice visit Hard to navigate in the rain Don’t pay extra for the koala experience you think you will get to hold or touch them but you don’t. Our picture was beside a koala rest facing and that was that 🙄
Great Zoo. Be prepared for hills and extensive walking
William B,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ferry trip was seamless. Zoo was very interesting with wide variety of animals and great site though very hilly. You need to work from top to bottom to avoid strenuous hike uphill. You need 3-4 hours to do the full venue. Great scenic view of the city on return ferry trip. Good value.

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