Taronga Zoo Sydney
Sydney, Australia
About This Activity
Explore Taronga Zoo, home to over 4,000 animals including kangaroos, koalas, platypuses, and wombats. Positioned on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour, the zoo offers stunning photo backdrops of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Take the Sky Safari gondola from the ferry wharf to the top entrance. Adult admission A$53 online; ferry from Circular Quay is A$9 each way.
Seasonal note: Best spring/autumn
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