What a great place to see Aussie animals! It's also fun to see huge replicas of extinct animals…read more One of the highlights is being able to feed and touch kangaroos. By the time we got there, the 'Roos weren't hungry since other people had fed them. The reptile show did not hold the interest of toddlers, but older kids and adults enjoyed seeing the crocodile loose in the enclosure and the big snake peacefully crawling on the presenter. In addition to the kangaroos, we saw Komodo dragons, echidnas, cassowary, emus, snakes, Tasmanian devils, wallabies, and koalas. The park was clean and had plenty of staff to keep animals safe. It was a bit odd to see American alligators too, but only one croc. This park is definitely on the must see list, an hour north of Sydney. Buy tickets online to save some dough.

Went here when I was younger, it was awesome and great for animal lovers. Go here if you want to…read moresee many animals in a great and fun experience, the quality is great.

Honestly a must-see while in Sydney! Really easy to take the ferry over and walk to the bottom…read moreentrance of the zoo. Definitely pick up a map as the zoo trails do lead all over. Plenty to see and do that it can easily take 4-5 hours of exploring. It's great to see their conservation efforts and animal research they do too! Learned a lot about different animals as well as they do a great job at educating all guests about their animals that you will see. We did pay extra to have a Koala close up experience and it was so worth it! You get to see beautiful koalas up close without touching them as not to disturb them. Such a wonderful and lovely experience!

After walking from our hotel, eating meat pies and drinking delicious hot coffee, we planned to…read morevisit Sydney's Taronga Zoo, located on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour in Mosman, New South Wales, Australia. Before arriving in Sydney, I researched Circular Quay's Sydney Ferry time schedules, routes, SINGLE ticket cost (as opposed to getting their multi-use and pre-paid Opal card), and which wharf direct to Taronga Zoo we'd depart from, and found that the one-way 12-minute ferry ride would only cost us $8.80 AUD or about $6.20 USD per person. The 12-minute ferry ride docked at the base of the Taronga Zoo, where public motor coaches were waiting to take passengers up to the top entrance. However, we also knew we could enter the zoo through its lower entrance, which was a scant 3-minute walk from the ferry wharf. We felt that it would be better on our legs to ride up to the top and walk down the zoo trails to exit than to walk uphill through the zoo. After passing through the Main entrance, we stood in line to get our admission tickets, then walked in and browsed the souvenir shop for memorabilia and to support their conservation efforts. The Taronga Zoo features Australian wildlife and exotic animals from around the world. I think I remember reading somewhere that this zoo houses about 4,000 animals from more than 350 species, and that walking the zoo trails takes about 3 hours or more because you'll make stops to enjoy the animals. We started our walk through the Australian animals trail, then continued down to the red pandas, Pygmy hippos, water buffaloes, and seals before exiting through the Lower Entrance. Unfortunately, their Sky Safari cable car has been closed since 2023, but they expect their new and improved cable car system to be operating soon. I've seen videos about the cable car system, and they remind me of our visits to the San Diego Zoo.

I was like a little kid running around pointing at the animals and getting to feed them and taking…read morecloseup photos of their cute noses. There were different kinds of kangaroos, wallabies, koalas (including a BABY), wombats, bats, dingos, some pretty colorful birds, a tawny frogmouth, a cute little shetland pony, and more. What a nice way to spend a morning.

This place is small, but awesome. I came here with a tour group and we were able to wander…read morethroughout on our own. There were small kangaroos bouncing about and we got to pet a koala. It was the perfect way to kick off being in Australia.

After visiting SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, we headed next door to WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo. While it was…read morestill an enjoyable stop, it was noticeably less impressive by comparison. The zoo itself is relatively small, and because we visited on a very hot day, many of the animals were either sleeping, tucked away in shaded areas, or simply not very active. As a result, parts of the visit felt a bit underwhelming, especially if you're hoping to see a lot of animal interaction. That said, there were still elements we appreciated. The nocturnal animal exhibits were interesting and gave us the chance to see species that aren't always easy to spot, which added some variety to the experience. We also enjoyed stopping by the koala café, which was a nice place to take a break and offered a fun opportunity to relax while still being surrounded by the theme of Australian wildlife. Overall, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo was a pleasant but brief visit and works well as a convenient add-on if you're already in Darling Harbour. While it didn't quite live up to the excitement of SEA LIFE, it still offered a few memorable moments and a chance to see some uniquely Australian animals.

If you want to get up close and personal with a koala (who wouldn't?!), this is the place. Four of…read moreus purchased tickets for their Koala Breakfast (A$90 per person), which included a private tour of the park, a hot breakfast buffet and photos with one of the adorable koalas. You'll need to arrive by 7:15A, but it's worth the early wakeup because you get to do all of this before the zoo opens to the general public later in the morning. Of course you can stay as long as you want after breakfast as well to spend more time with your favorite animals. At 7:15A, there were about 20 of us which the staff split into two groups for the tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable about all the animals and paused at many of the exhibits to tell us more about them in detail. The tour lasted about one hour and then we headed up to breakfast with a perfect view of several koalas just perched in their trees. Koalas sleep for a large portion of the day, so we were lucky to catch so many of them in action. Unfortunately, the one that they had us take photos with was sleeping the entire time, but he was still so adorable with his head tucked into his knees. While you can't touch them, it was amazing to be able to stand so close, without any type of barrier between us. Breakfast was delicious and hearty, including all elements of an English breakfast... eggs, sausage, hash browns, mushrooms, toast and fruit. I was even able to get my first (and last) taste of Vegemite from a tiny packet. Photos are available for printing immediately and you can get digital copies for an extra fee. After breakfast, we took another walk through the zoo at our own pace. I could spend hours watching the precious wombat, kangaroos, and wallabies. The Tree Kangaroo was so energetic and we felt a huge thud as he hopped down to the ground, whipping his tail back and forth as he scampered around his habitat. The Cassowary was also stunning and I marveled at its prehistoric claws. The Bilby and owls, a couple of the nocturnal creatures, were cool too. For these fellows, the zoo turns out the lights during open hours to trick them into thinking that it's nighttime, so we observed the Bilby running around. You also can't miss the fascinating platypus! There are many reptiles as well, for those who love the cold-blooded beings. I highly recommend getting an early start and purchasing the Koala Breakfast deal. I believe you can still get photos with the koalas via general admission, but it was nice to do that and be able to explore the park without large crowds. I appreciated this more personal experience which made for everlasting memories. 4.75 stars.

Love it love it love it…read more What a wonderful little park to visit. I believe this one has the largest collection of Australian wildlife. Make sure to purchase some feed when you get your tickets. You can feed the little wallabies as well as kangaroos within this park. There is also a Koala experience with photos available, unfortunately we didn't have enough time to take advantage of that. WE did get a lot of nice Koala pictures on our own though. I think every animal on this continent is represented here. I saw Dingos, Quokkas, Pelicans, Crocodiles, Cassowaries, Emus, Pinguins, Wombats, Tasmanian Devils, Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas and countless other species. There is also a little cafe on the premises in case you get hungry or thirsty. This is such a wonderful little park. I highly recommend a visit here if you are ever in the area.

By the time we arrived here--the Kangaroos were so well fed that no amount of food would be able to…read moreget them to get up and move close to you. You could put food right in front of their mouths at the fence and they would not flinch. This place is okay. Lot's of people pay extra for a photo with a Koala. It's a major tourist scene and fine if you are visiting Sydney and have nothing else to do. I personally rather be cycling around downtown or sitting at a cafe on the water or on a boat tour. The best part of this place was the gift shop when I got this cool comfortable Australia hat for about $8.00 US. I wore it the rest of the trip.

Woooo! Let's go see some kangaroos and all Australian things!…read more AMBIANCE: Parking: There's a parking lot! We didn't have any issues finding parking, but we did go on a weekday. Vibes: It's not near your major big cities of Australia, maybe an hour away from Newcastle area. A very spacious area which is good for the animals. I spent a good 1.5 hrs here but that's probably because 1hr was spent feeding the kangaroos (they had an albino one). They had a good range of animals I dig the passport game, feeding spots, and general information. They have snacks if you do get hungry. TL;DR OVERALL: 5 Stars. I love this place! Who doesn't love feeding kangaroos. This zoo has it all, which I appreciate. There may be many zoos, but this is definitely one worth visiting if you're in the area. Tips: * Careful when feeding the giraffes!

This small park offers opportunities to see a variety of animals up close. Many of the enclosures…read moreseem small, especially for birds. Peacocks are loose everywhere. The lemurs seemed to be having a big argument due to the noise, but a sign indicated they were just communicating. Animals not native to Australia are also on view, such as American alligators, camels, giraffes and lions. Kangaroos can be fed and petted, including some unusual albino kangaroos. Giraffes can also be fed-- an ice cream cone filled with grasses. The pathways are freshly raked, and it's a great animal park for toddlers as it's not too big. There's also a cafe for drinks and snacks that has shaded picnic tables.

It was really nice. Unfortunately, it rained most of the time I was there. However, we found things…read moreto do. The bird shows were good as well as the Hyena exhibit.

Recently I got to visit this zoo while on holiday. I was going on a cruise from OZ to NZ and I flew…read moreinto Sydney early to check out a few spots before hopping on the cruise. I went on a tour to see the blue mountains and one of the stops was the Sydney Zoo. We were lucky enough to get to the zoo early so it was practically empty. I live in the states so I was extremely excited to see the different furry animals. I got to see some kangaroos, wallabees, and some adorable koalas. I was overjoyed to see the wombat and I was lucky enough that I got to see the Tasmanian devil pop out for only a moment. I thought the zoo was pretty spacious and nicely set up. I really enjoyed the one section of the zoo where you could see the monkeys,giraffes, animals, etc from the above walkway (boardwalk). What a great concept for a zoo/animal park, the animals are just naturally in their environment while people can see them from above. The highlight of course was the little blue penguins. They were so adorable!!!!!!!!! Ambiance: 5/5 Food: N/A Service: N/A

As a young boy, I was given a stuffed Koala bear as a toy. It was my favorite and fast created a…read moredream of mine to one day see Koalas in person... Symbio, you made my childhood dream become a reality and made my visit to Australia amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed your Koala experience with my wife and children and still have a smile on my face after returning back home to America. Your staff was great. The park was clean. The experience was great! I will return to Australia and when I do, will visit you again to see the Koalas and Kangaroos! Thank YOU for creating a special memory and helping to check off one of my life's bucket items.

This wildlife park is about an hour outside of Sydney but it's worth the drive. My advice is to…read morebook the behind the scenes experiences. I booked the koala one and it was worth every penny. I got to touch an adult male koala and take pictures with him (I also bought the photo package but you don't need to if someone is willing to not be in the pictures) Afterwards we got to meet a Joey!! I fell in love with the baby koala!! We could not touch it because of vaccination status for the Joey but she was precious (look at my up close pix) Park opens at 9:30 and I suggest you buy tickets online so you don't have to wait in line. Also, you can feed kangaroos and wallabies which was so exciting. You can buy bags of food to feed the kangaroos for $5 ($2 for single bag or $5 for 3 bags). It was worth it but the kangaroos were more interested in eating the grass. Don't worry though bc the zoo has goats and they will eat up your food. Overall, it's definitely a smaller zoo than Sydney's zoo but I like the charm of this zoo. Highlights: Koala, kangaroo, wombat, dingo, red panda, cheetah and emu. I'd highly recommend this zoo as I got to pet a koala and a kangaroo! You can finish the zoo in a few hours. I got here at 9:30 and left at 12 with my behind the scene koala scheduled at 11:15-11:30 (then you wait for the pictures to be transferred to a flash drive).

Fantastic farm! Tons of Australian farm animals. This is such a wonderful place for kids. It's an…read moreintimate farm, but yet tons to do. Found the staff to be friendly and most importantly enthusiastic. For some of us it was our first time seeing a koala and camels and being able to feed them was an amazing treat. Found the pricing to be reasonable and again perfect outing for a family of all ages. We'll be back again for sure!

This is my favourite place to go with the family to see animals, it's an amazing farm to take your…read morechildren too, not only can they bond with all the gorgeous animals, there's also a playground and water park for them to enjoy also! It's a big farm so you can spend all day here! They also have hot food available for purchase, including packet chips and ice creams. The animals are super sweet and they love following you around for food. They sell bags of animal feed so you can have fun feeding them all, this place is definitely suitable for all ages and also have a daily tour guide you can follow which includes bottle feeding baby animals, petting koalas and tractor rides.

We bought our tickets online a couple of weeks before and it came with free digital photos. There…read morewas a line to get in before the aquarium opened. They had different lines, but I only saw the line for individuals with tickets already. I am so glad we bought our tickets in advance. It was awesome to see various themed exhibits throughout the aquarium and get our photo taken. Our favorite exhibits were from the Great Barrier Reef.

Extremely packed, I think it is very much a safety hazard for how dangerously packed it was. They…read morehave times where you choose to come it yet they're letting 1:00-1:45 go in at 1:00. You couldn't walk around and it was way too tight for any looking. I can't imagine all the little ones who can't look around because of thousands of people blocking their way. The fish and everything was great tho! But I really hope they organize a better way to crowd control! Wonderful employees tho, very nice :)