The Ultimate Guide to Taronga Zoo | Tickets, Hours & Events 2024

Taronga Zoo Tickets and Membership Guide

Taronga Zoo is worth the visit, as it offers a quick and convenient way to educate yourself on fascinating wildlife. 

It’s a perfect destination if you’re looking for a day-out trip from the hustle and bustle of the busy world. Taronga Zoo is a fun-filled place that animal and wildlife enthusiasts can enjoy without spending too much and traveling more. 

Further, Taronga Zoo has facilities that make it accessible to all. It has barbecue facilities for families who want to enjoy picnics, wheelchair facilities, and a playground for kids!

Visiting a Taronga Zoo is a perfect plan to do in Sydney with your family and spend a day outdoors and witness the majestic creatures around you! 

Do you have plans to visit? Here is everything you need to know about this sanctuary of Sydney. I’ll tell you how to get Perth tickets and a lot more!

Taronga Zoo Tickets Prices 2023

Taronga Zoo Sydney is the largest zoo in Australia, open to the public since 1916, and is one of the longest-running zoos in the world. The zoo is home to various wildlife from Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Australia allowing guests to learn about animals that they don’t get to see every day.

A visit to Taronga Zoo Sydney provides an enriching experience for guests of all ages. With your Taronga Zoo entry tickets, you can enjoy a hub for entertainment, a carousel ride for small kids, recreational activities, etc.

TICKET TYPE	GATE PRICE*	ONLINE PRICE
Individual Tickets
Adult	$51.00	$45.90
Concession	$39.00	$35.10
Child (4-15 years)	$30.00	$27
Infant (under 4 years)	FREE	FREE
Family Tickets
2 Adults and 2 Children	$145.80	$129.60
2 Adults and 1 Child	$118.80	$105.60
1 Adult and 2 Children	$99.90	$88.80
Extra Adult with Family	$45.90	$45.90
Extra Child with Family	$27.00	$27.00

Taronga Zoo Membership Prices

Starting from $99.00, Taronga Zoo Membership provides free entry to the zoo year around. Below are the prices for various annual Taronga Zoo memberships  –  

	Cost
Family Flex Membership
Flex Adult	$110.00
Kids Under 16 and from the same household	FREE
Joining fee Payable once per membership group for new members, or groups renewing more than 30 days after the lapse	$20.00
Indivi(dual) Membership
Adult	$99.00
Concession	$79.00
Joining fee Payable once per membership group for new members, or groups renewing more than 30 days after the lapse	$20.00

Exhibits at Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo Sydney works in wildlife conservation and rehabilitation efforts. In the zoo, you can observe over 4000 animals from over 350 species of animals with a variety of exhibits mimicking their natural habitats.

Here is a closer look at Taronga Zoo exhibits-

• Sumatran Tigers – Beautiful and regal species can be observed. The Tiger Trek exhibit has Sumatran Tigers hunting and playing like in the wild.
• Meerkats – Observe the Meerkats frolic and play in their mob in the African region exhibit. These little critters are quite the entertainers and popular species among kids.
• Asian Elephants – The Asian elephants are friendly creatures. 
• Gorillas – A profoundly social beast, the gorillas are known to interact and put on a show for visitors. They are located in a special enclosure near the aviary.
• Koalas – No trip to Sydney is complete without seeing the Koala bears this region is known for. They are adorable and there are local experts on hand to clue you into their daily lives.
• Seals – Occupying their zone at the north end of the zoo, seals have a sense of humor and are beloved by adults and kids alike. Watch them swim around the Arctic pool and stick around for a live seal performance on the stage.

Activities & Events at Taronga Zoo

The zookeepers at Taronga Zoo Sydney are all about educating guests and hosting daily shows and events to entertain visitors of all ages. Learn about the conservation efforts and how endangered species from going extinct by visiting the zoo.

Here is a look at Taronga Zoo Activities & Events, you can participate in while visiting.

• QBE Free-Flight Bird Show – Take your seat and watch exotic birds of prey fly around you. While a bird expert will educate you about each species. This is free for kids and adults and is shown from 12 pm to 3 pm daily.
• Seal Show – Playful and curious, seals -are the most social animals, watch them eating fish and playing with caretakers at the Seal Show. Founded at the arctic pool enclosure, this show is shown daily at 11 am and 2 pm.
• ANZ Asian Elephant Keeper Talk – Learn about some of the most wilds magnificent animals.  This show is free and shown daily at 1:30 pm.
• Giraffe Keeper Talk – Learn about Giraffes of the African Savanna in the African enclosure. The Giraffe Keeper Talk happens daily at 1:30 pm and is free.
• Farm Feed – Visit the farm and oversee the zookeepers feeding the farm animals as well as interact with them. This great activity for kids and adults happens daily at 2 pm and is free.
• The Centenary Theatre – Sit down and enjoy short-film documentaries playing all day.  Featured shows include documentaries about nocturnal zoo animals, birds, bugs,  and carnivorous animals. It starts at 10 am daily and is about four hours long.

What can’t you miss at the Taronga Zoo?

Mainly, you can’t miss Taronga Zoo’s animal exhibits- it is home to over 350 species brought from all around the world. Observing them interact and play with each other is a very thrilling part of the visit.

Another sensational experience at Taronga Zoo is when the zookeepers feed the animals. I recommend you check out what activities are prepared for your visiting day so you don’t miss them- very interesting!

In “The Children’s Zoo,” kids are allowed to feed and pet various animals in a barnyard such as alpacas, donkeys, sheep, goats, or prairie dogs. They will never forget this experience.

To complete your fun-filled day, children can also enjoy the ride of the insect carousel and play on Nature Trek bridges & walkways.

Planning a full-day fun trip in a learning environment, do visit Brookfield Zoo.

Useful tips to visit the Taronga Zoo

When is the Taronga ZOO open?

The Taronga Zoo is open at 10 AM and it may close at 4:30 PM or 5:30 PM depending on the season from Monday through Sunday.

Where to eat at the Taronga Zoo?

Your visit takes several hours so you may find you work up an appetite- take a break and grab a light bite to recharge your batteries!

The zoo is full of restaurants where you can stop for a while and eat on your visit. Check what restaurants are available inside the zoo-