- Taronga Zoo

· Taronga Zoo sits on hills in Sydney's North Shore, offering spectacular views of Sydney Harbour, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge from its giraffe enclosure.
· Larger than the city zoo, it houses Australian native animals including koalas, kangaroos, wombats, platypus, dingoes, Tasmanian devils, and native birds. Other animals include chimpanzees, penguins, otters, rhinoceros, seals, raccoons, and reptiles.
· Visitors can interact with free-roaming kangaroos, but koalas are view-only. Koala photo opportunities require booking before 2:30 PM. Daily animal shows are featured.
· This hillside zoo offers two touring options: take the cable car up and walk down, or walk up and take the cable car down.

Transportation

  1. Water Transport:

  • Sydney Ferries from Circular Quay (every 30 mins, 12-min trip)

  • Zoo Express by Captain Cook (connects zoo with Circular Quay/Watsons Bay/Darling Harbour)

  • Sydney Harbour Ecohopper from Manly Wharf or Circular Quay

  • Fantasea Cruising Sydney (twice daily from Darling Harbour Wharf 8 or Circular Quay)

  1. Train:

  • Take train to Circular Quay for water transport

  • Or train to Central Station/Town Hall/Wynyard, then bus M30 (30-45 mins)

  1. Bus:

  • M30 from city center (via Harbour Bridge)

  • 257 from North Shore (transfer to M30 at Mosman Junction)

  • 238 from Balmoral Beach

  • 228 from Clifton Gardens

  • Northern beaches areas: Take bus to Spit Junction, transfer to M30

Admission
Standard tickets:

  • Adult: $45.90

  • Child (4-15): $27

  • Family 1 adult + 2 children: $88.80

  • Family 2 adults + 1 child: $105.60

  • Family 2 adults + 2 children: $129.60
    Free: Children 0-3 years

Opening Hours
09:30-16:30 (May 1 - August 31)
09:30-17:00 (September 1 - April 30)

Location
Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia

 

Moss Dawnbrook Mar 21,2025

Getting to Taronga Zoo in Sydney - A Hidden Travel Tip We'd Like to Share

The fastest and most convenient way to reach Taronga Zoo is by ferry. Instead of taking multiple subway connections, we opted for the ferry service from Circular Quay, located right next to the Sydney Opera House.

At Wharf 1, we purchased tickets for the Fast Ferry service. While these ferries are relatively small, they offer direct service to Taronga Zoo, with just a 15-minute journey each way.

A return ticket costs AUD 15 per person. Depart from Wharf 6, and for your return journey, you can either disembark at the same location or choose to get off at Darling Harbour.

Travel Tip: If you're planning to use the ferry service frequently during your stay (for example, visiting Manly Beach or Rose Bay), consider purchasing the AUD 50 hop-on-hop-off pass. It offers excellent value with unlimited rides.

Ferry travel is the most time-efficient option. While the water isn't particularly rough, those prone to seasickness might want to consider alternative transportation methods.

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