Roar and Snore

Roar and Snore

Sydney's Ultimate Sleepover

Roar and Snore at Taronga Zoo Sydney includes a range of unforgettable WILD experiences from intimate animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, night safari, delicious food and spectacular Sydney Harbour views.

Included in your stay

  • One (1) day Zoo Admission
  • One (1) nights accommodation in a Roar and Snore Safari-style tent
  • Drinks & canapés on arrival 
  • Exclusive guided tours and animal encounters
  • Buffet Dinner & Breakfast
  • Complimentary parking

Your itinerary

Explore what you will get to experience during this ultimate WILD sleepover at Taronga. 

Please note: this is a sample itinerary only, and subject to change without notice. On arrival you will be provided with the confirmed itinerary for your stay - thank you for your understanding.

Day 1

One night stay

From 5.45pm

Arrival and Welcome Tea

On the night of your Roar and Snore adventure, your hosts will meet you at Taronga Zoo Sydney main entrance. Check-in commences from 5:30pm with the program kicking off at 6:00pm.

Guests are welcome to arrive by car, bus and ferry. Taronga Zoo Sydney is a short 12 minute ferry ride from Circular Quay. Complimentary parking in Taronga’s multi-storey car park is provided for all Roar & Snore guests.

6.30pm

Twilight Walk to campsite 

Follow your hosts through the Zoo grounds to arrive at your comfortable safari-style tents.

7.15pm

Canapes and drinks at campsite

Enjoy drinks and canapes at the Roar and Snore site as you take in the magnificent view of Sydney Harbour.

8.00pm

Walk to dinner

A short journey through the Zoo grounds to your dinner location.

8.15pm

Buffet dinner served 

Adventuring is hungry work! Fuel up with a delicious buffet dinner before heading out on a night excursion through the Zoo.

9.00pm

Zoo Night Safari - Enjoy the animals and harbour Views 

Experience an exclusive Taronga night safari led by passionate keepers and guides, with the chance to see some of Taronga's favourite animals. Our programs vary by day but rest assured that we have some incredible behind the scenes experiences for you. 

10.00pm

Return to campsite

Unwind in our comfortable safari-style tents, falling asleep to the sounds of the Zoo. Roar and Snore's tented camp is like being on safari with some of the most spectacular views of Sydney Harbour to be found anywhere.

10.30pm

Camp lights out for an early start! 

Time to get some well-earned shut eye.

 

Day 2

6.45am

Rise and shine

After a good night's sleep wake up with the sun and get ready for two incredible behind the scenes experiences. At 7:15 you will be guided from the campsite to your first behind the scenes!

7.30 - 9.00am

Behind the scenes experiences

Every animal has a story waiting to be told. At Taronga Zoo’s Roar and Snore, we bring animals, keepers and our guests together, so you can learn the untold stories of the world’s greatest creatures, both big and small.

8.00am

Breakfast 

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and get ready for the day ahead. 

From 9.30am

Program finishes

Your Roar and Snore experience has come to an end but the adventure is not over and there is still lots of animals to discover. Enjoy a full day access to the Zoo included in your Roar and Snore stay.

Roar and Snore Viewing Platform
Roar and Snore Viewing Platform
Roar and Snore Safari Tents
Roar and Snore Safari Tents