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One of Sydney’s most famous attractions, Taronga Zoo is home to Australian native wildlife and rare and endangered exotic animals.
Quick Details
- Entry to Taronga Zoo
- Ferry Return Ticket from Darling Harbour, Circular Quay or Watsons Bay
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One of Sydney’s most famous attractions, the award-winning Taronga Zoo is home to over 5,000 animals, including Australian native wildlife, as well as rare and endangered exotic animals. Overlooking the magnificent Sydney Harbour, the zoo is just 12 minutes from the city by ferry. Open 365 days a year, admission includes daily keeper talks and presentations.
Enjoy the Free-Flight Bird presentation overlooking Sydney Harbour, featuring some of the world’s most spectacular birds and be delighted by the daily Seal presentation where Australian and Californian Sea-lions and the New Zealand Fur-seals will impress you with their grace and skill.
Timetable & Route
Reach Taronga Zoo from Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Watsons Bay and Manly (from 1st April) with Fantasea Cruising. See calendar with days of operation.
Due to works being carried out on our regular Wharf 3 in Manly from the 9th of October to the 28th of October, we will be utilizing Manly Wharf 2 instead. Please also expect some slight delays.
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Darling Harbour Towards Manly Darling
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ZooWatsons Bay Manly Wharf 3 8:45 9:04 9:17 – – 9:15 9:34 9:47 – – 9:56 10:14 10:27 10:47 11:08 10:26 10:44 10:57 11:17 11:38 12:59 13:18 13:31 – – 13:29 13:48 14:01 – – 14:15 14:33 14:46 15:05 15:23 14:45 15:03 15:16 15:35 15:53 Inner Loop Sightseeing (between Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo)Outer Loop Sightseeing (All destinations)Manly towards Darling Harbour Manly Wharf 3 Watsons
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QuayDarling Harbour – – – – 9:41 – – – – 10:11 11:08 11:28 11:46 11:59 12:14 11:38 11:58 12:16 12:29 12:44 – – 13:31 – 13:55 – – 14:01 – 14:25 15:23 15:42 16:00 16:13 16:28 15:53 16:12 16:30 16:43 16:58 -
Darling Harbour Towards Manly Darling
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ZooWatsons Bay Manly Wharf 3 8:45 9:04 9:17 – – 9:15 9:34 9:47 – – 9:56 10:14 10:27 10:47 11:08 10:26 10:44 10:57 11:17 11:38 11:05 11:24 11:37 – – 12:20 12:39 12:52 13:12 13:33 12:59 13:18 13:31 – – 13:29 13:48 14:01 – – 14:15 14:33 14:46 15:05 15:23 14:45 15:03 15:16 15:35 15:53 15:24 15:43 15:56 16:15 16:33 17:55 18:13 – – – 18:45 19:07 – – – Inner Loop Sightseeing (between Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo)Outer Loop Sightseeing (All destinations)Manly towards Darling Harbour Manly Wharf 3 Watsons
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QuayDarling Harbour – – – – 9:41 – – – – 10:11 11:08 11:28 11:46 11:59 12:14 11:38 11:58 12:16 12:29 12:44 – – 11:37 – 12:01 13:33 13:53 14:11 14:24 14:39 – – 13:31 – 13:55 – – 14:01 – 14:25 15:23 15:42 16:00 16:13 16:28 15:53 16:12 16:30 16:43 16:58 16:33 16:52 17:10 17:23 17:38 – – – – 18:43 – – – – –
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Darling Harbour Towards Manly Darling
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ZooWatsons Bay Manly Wharf 3 8:45 9:04 9:17 – – 9:56 10:14 10:27 10:47 11:08 12:59 13:18 13:31 – – 14:15 14:33 14:46 15:05 15:23 Inner Loop Sightseeing (between Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo)Outer Loop Sightseeing (All destinations)Manly towards Darling Harbour Manly Wharf 3 Watsons
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QuayDarling Harbour – – – – 10:11 11:08 11:28 11:46 11:59 12:14 – – 14:01 – 14:25 15:53 16:12 16:30 16:43 16:58 -
Darling Harbour Towards Manly Darling
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QuayTaronga
ZooWatsons Bay Manly Wharf 3 9:15 9:34 9:47 – – 10:26 10:44 10:57 11:17 11:38 13:29 13:48 14:01 – – 14:45 15:03 15:16 15:35 15:53 Inner Loop Sightseeing (between Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo)Outer Loop Sightseeing (All destinations)Manly towards Darling Harbour Manly Wharf 3 Watsons
BayTaronga
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QuayDarling Harbour – – – – 10:11 11:38 11:58 12:16 12:29 12:44 – – 14:01 – 14:25 15:53 16:12 16:30 16:43 16:58
Visitor Information
Taronga Zoo cares for over 5,000 animals from over 350 species, including Australian native wildlife, as well as rare and endangered exotic animals. Admission tickets include daily keeper talks and seal and/or bird presentations.
- Taronga Zoo is generally open 365 days of the year, between 9:30am and 4:30pm*
- Taronga Zoo wharf is wheelchair accessible – contact the team at Taronga Zoo on (02) 9969 2777 to enquire about accessibility inside the zoo
- From time to time, some animal exhibits may close for maintenance works
- Plan your day before you visit and download the Taronga Zoo map
*Visit Taronga Zoo for the latest show times and opening hours
Note Taronga Zoo has announced it has ceased operation of the Sky Safari, with planning underway for a revitalised and fully accessible experience in the future. Guests arriving with Fantasea Cruising can enter through the Lower Zoo Entrance just a short walk from the ferry wharf. Alternatively a public bus (at own expense) is available from the ferry wharf to the Main Entrance at the top of the zoo.
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