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
764 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing
Greg M,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The zoo was awesome and the ferry ride over was a nice bonus. Lots of animals that are not native to the northern hemisphere.
Zoo Spectacular!
Glenda T,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience! Kangas, Koalas and spectacular views of Sydney Harbour, bridge and Opera House were outstanding!
Up & Down Hills. If in...
Orlando L,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Up & Down Hills. If in summer, make sure you have water and rest breaks. Great Park, also beautiful views of downtown Sydney!
Tiergarten in a super location
Rudolf S,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The zoo is in a great location and easily accessible by ferry. The bessee entrance would be from above (accessible by bus) so you can then go down the mountain comfortably. The individual departments are well written and one can only hope that the animals are also "day active".
Taronga zoo and Ferry
owa123,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went to Taronga zoo on a hot sunny day. The views from ferry are amazing. the zoo had a lot of shaded areas and easy to walk around. we saw emu, Koalas, wallaby, Tasmanian devil, reptiles, penquin, a lot of birds +++ Highly recommend.
Great day out away from the bustle of the city
DAVID W,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Take a ferry across Sydney Harbour to Tarranga zoo. It’s worth doing the trip just to get the view of the harbour bridge, opera house and Sydney skyline from a different angle. Very efficient ferry service. The zoo is a treat with beautiful animals in a lively setting. Again the views back to Sydney city are amazing. A zoo with a view !
Should be aware that the...
Paul S,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Should be aware that the zoo is on steep slope. Escalators and elevators are there, however expect to walk up some slopes.
Great experience @ Taronga Zoo
Don Y,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very easy to redeem ticket voucher for actual tickets @ ticket office. Ferry was very prompt, both going to the zoo and then back
Great visit, a few things I recommend for future visits
191tayd,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The Zoo was absolutely amazing! There is a bus located at the bottom of the hill at the Ferry Entry for a fee. Inside the park also has a tram for a fee. As it is on a significant hill it would have been nice if the bus up or the tram wasn't an added cost. However, the exhibits were great and some large aviaries. We went throughout the week so there were not many people there and a few of the eateries were closed. The return Ferry was gone before the departure time and only has very few return trips, arrive early and keep an eye on the time. We were there approximately 4 hours and could have stayed longer!
Underwhelming
ChocBaby,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We arrived by ferry at 10:15am on Friday 20th February, eager to visit the famous Taronga Zoo. To say that I felt underwhelmed would be an understatement. I have been to many zoos, here and overseas, and unfortunately Taronga Zoo was nothing special and did not 'stand out'. The zoo is very well planned out however there were a few enclosures that were closed, and I felt sad for the birds/animals that were kept alone. The large animals were asleep (Lion and 3 lionesses, and one tiger on his own) most of the time and hard to see. Did not see any elephants. The Reptile enclosure was ordinary, would have been fantastic to see a crocodile (like at Melbourne Zoo)! We did see the feeding of the Gorillas which was interesting. I was disappointed with the experience and my thought of "seen one zoo, seen 'em all" remains prominent. Great view of the harbour though!
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