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Taronga Zoo

It's got to be one of the best zoos in the world, right?
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Time Out says

Taronga Zoo has everything going for it. It's beautifully laid out. The paths are wide and meandering. There are breathtaking views of the harbour. They go to great lengths with their conservation efforts. And, best of all, the place is full of what seem like well-looked-after animals. 

Taronga is also the most fun way possible to have your conscience pricked about the parlous state of the planet for many of our co-inhabitants. For an example of a sobering statistic: right this minute, you almost certainly have more Facebook friends than there are wild Sumatran Tigers. As that little factlet suggests, the zoo is also making a song and dance about its conservation work as well as its education, research and breeding programmes, so you can spend freely on site knowing that your money is going towards funding worthwhile causes. That stuffed penguin you bought for your nephew might be making the difference between the survival or the extinction of the Corroboree frog.

Make a day of it and take in the shows (especially the bird show) as well as the feeding times, which are available at the website, in order to see the beasts at their most lively.

Top tip: Arriving by ferry is a great way to come if you're heading there from south of the bridge (city side) – apart from the beautiful ferry ride, and you get to arrive at the zoo entrance via the Sky Safari cable car, looking down over the elephants and chimps.

Looking for other things to do in Sydney? Here's our ultimate guide to the things to tick off at least once in this town.

Details

Address
1 Bradleys Head Rd
Mosman
Sydney
2088
Opening hours:
Daily (summer) 9am-5pm; daily (winter) 9.30am-4.30pm

What’s on

Twilight at Taronga

There are, in our opinion, few better ways to spend a Sydney summer evening than listening to live music under the stars, with the Harbour as your backdrop. And one of the city’s most beloved outdoor concert series is marking a major milestone in 2027, with Twilight at Taronga celebrating its 30th anniversary with an all-star line-up. Returning to Taronga Zoo Sydney for five weekends from February 5 to March 6, the summer series will bring together some of Australia's biggest musical names, alongside international favourites and a special show for little music fans. Kicking things off on Friday February 5 is Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance, with New Zealand music favourite Bic Runga joining as a very special guest. The following morning, two-time ARIA Award-winning children's entertainer Emma Memma will return for her fourth consecutive year, with a 10am Lil' Twilight show. That evening, Yolŋu surf-rockers King Stingray will take to the stage. There's plenty more to look forward to across the five-week program. Highlights include Jessica Mauboy on February 13, an Aussie rock royalty-packed Rolling Stones Revue featuring Adalita, Phil Jamieson, Tex Perkins and Tim Rogers on February 19, and ABBA-approved tribute act Björn Again on February 20. The Waifs, The Jungle Giants and James Morrison with his Big Band will also feature, and Classic Hits Live will bring together Dragon, Ganggajang, Eurogliders, Taxiride featuring Jason Singh and The Chantoozies for a...
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