Taronga Zoo, Sydney
The best Taronga Zoo tickets
Entry tickets, tickets with the return ferry, a keeper tour with a koala, and the opening hours: here is which ticket to buy, with honest advice on whether it is worth the price, which animals you may miss and getting your money back.
See our 4 picks
A Taronga Zoo ticket costs from €36 on GetYourGuide, or from €50 with the return ferry. At the gate an adult pays A$57, or from A$51.30 on the zoo's own website. The ferry from Circular Quay takes about 12 minutes.
Our 4 Taronga Zoo tickets
Two tickets with the ferry, the entry-only ticket, then a keeper tour that cannot be refunded.
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from €50 per person Our top pick 1 day 4.6 (1,490) reviews on GetYourGuide
Taronga Zoo entry and return ferry from Circular Quay
Zoo entry and a return boat trip from Circular Quay Wharf 6. You pass the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge on the way.
Best for First visits and harbour views
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from €50 per person 4.5 (1,333) reviews on GetYourGuide
Taronga Zoo ticket with return ferry from Darling Harbour or Circular Quay
Zoo entry and a return ferry ticket. You can board at Darling Harbour or at Circular Quay.
Best for If you stay near Darling Harbour
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from €36 per person 4.6 (1,764) reviews on GetYourGuide
Taronga Zoo entry ticket
A full-day entry ticket with keeper talks. GetYourGuide marks it as the official ticket. The ferry is not included.
Best for If you take the public ferry
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from €114 per person 2 hours 4.8 (87) reviews on GetYourGuide
Wild Australia Experience with a zoo keeper
A 2-hour tour with a keeper for at most 6 guests. It includes a personal koala meeting, a look behind the scenes and all-day zoo entry.
Best for Animal lovers of all ages
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Taronga Zoo tickets compared
| Tour | From | Free cancellation | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taronga Zoo entry and return ferry from Circular Quay | €50 per person | Yes | First visits and harbour views | Zoo and ferry in one ticket: 4.6 from 1,490 reviews. |
| Taronga Zoo ticket with return ferry from Darling Harbour or Circular Quay | €50 per person | Yes | If you stay near Darling Harbour | The only combo that leaves from Darling Harbour: 4.5 from 1,333 reviews. |
| Taronga Zoo entry ticket | €36 per person | Yes | If you take the public ferry | The cheapest way in: 4.6 from 1,764 reviews. |
| Wild Australia Experience with a zoo keeper | €114 per person | Non-refundable | Animal lovers of all ages | The closest look at the animals: 4.8 from 87 reviews. Non-refundable; you can change the date with 24 hours notice. |
Taronga Zoo entry and return ferry from Circular Quay
€50 per person1 day 4.6 (1,490)
Details
- Free cancellation
- Yes
- Who it suits
- First visits and harbour views
- Why we picked it
- Zoo and ferry in one ticket: 4.6 from 1,490 reviews.
Taronga Zoo ticket with return ferry from Darling Harbour or Circular Quay
€50 per person 4.5 (1,333)
Details
- Free cancellation
- Yes
- Who it suits
- If you stay near Darling Harbour
- Why we picked it
- The only combo that leaves from Darling Harbour: 4.5 from 1,333 reviews.
€36 per person 4.6 (1,764)
Details
- Free cancellation
- Yes
- Who it suits
- If you take the public ferry
- Why we picked it
- The cheapest way in: 4.6 from 1,764 reviews.
Wild Australia Experience with a zoo keeper
€114 per person2 hours 4.8 (87)
Details
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Who it suits
- Animal lovers of all ages
- Why we picked it
- The closest look at the animals: 4.8 from 87 reviews. Non-refundable; you can change the date with 24 hours notice.
- Duration is stated for 2 tours only: Taronga Zoo entry and return ferry from Circular Quay, 1 day; Wild Australia Experience with a zoo keeper, 2 hours.
- Group size: the keeper tour takes at most 6 guests. The tickets have no group.
- None of the 4 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are “from” prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Which Taronga Zoo pass to buy
For a first visit, buy entry with the return ferry. The boat ride is part of the day, and you see the Opera House on the way.
If you already have an Opal card or a bank card for the public ferry, buy the entry-only ticket. For a close look at a koala, book the keeper tour.
Taronga Zoo deals: online price and ferry combos
The zoo's own website sells adult tickets from A$51.30, which is less than the A$57 gate price. On GetYourGuide, entry starts from €36 and the ferry combos from €50.
Taronga Zoo entry cost at the gate and online
An adult ticket costs A$57 at the gate and from A$51.30 online. Children under 4 go free. The zoo's price page gives no date or season for these prices.
- Adult
- A$57
online from A$51.30 - Concession
- A$43
online from A$38.70 - Child 4–15
- A$33
online from A$29.70 - Under 4
- Free
Getting there: the ferry to Taronga Zoo wharf
Take the ferry. The public ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 4 takes about 12 minutes.
The two combo tickets use their own boats, which leave from Wharf 6 at Circular Quay. One also leaves from Darling Harbour.
If you go on your own, the Sydney ferry runs from the same quay. For fares and Opal cards, see our page on getting around Sydney.
Driving is possible too. Parking at the zoo is paid, with the first 90 minutes free.
Taronga Zoo Sydney: what you see on the day
You see koalas, giraffes, reptiles and owls, with views of the harbour, the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Keeper talks run through the day.
Some areas may be closed for a while, as the zoo keeps building. Check the zoo app for the talk times on your day.
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Taronga Zoo map and trails
The zoo has 9 trails, including the Australian Walkabout, the Kids' Trail and Reptile World. Download the official Taronga Zoo Sydney app for the map.
Tips for your Taronga Zoo visit
Bring a card
The zoo is cashless.
Check the hours
The zoo opens at 9:30 every day. It closes at 17:00 from September to April and at 16:30 from May to August.
Get the app
The zoo app has the map and the keeper talk times for your day.
If your plans change
The three tickets have free cancellation. The keeper tour is non-refundable, but you can change the date with 24 hours notice.
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