Australia
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Time to explore
Approximately 20–30 minutesAnimals to see
Koalas, Echidnas, Quokkas, Wallabies, Kangaroos, Emus and Tasmanian DevilsAccessibility
Sealed and unsealed gently sloping paths featuring unsealed tracks, sloped boardwalks and one-way gates.
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Discover some of Australia’s most unique and fascinating native animals in the Australia precinct at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Explore the bushland-style walk-through and encounter iconic wildlife such as Wallabies, Quokkas, Koalas, Kangaroos, Echidnas and Emus.
Neighbouring habitats feature Tasmanian Devils and our small herd of quirky Emus. The Australian precinct offers a chance to slow down, explore and connect with the incredible wildlife found right here in our own backyard. Along the way, learn about the conservation work Taronga is doing to protect Australia’s incredible wildlife and ensure these species thrive into the future.
The Australian Walkthrough closes at 4pm daily.
Meet our animals
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Meet some of the animals that call Taronga home
Koala
Did you know: Koalas can sleep up to 20 hours a day to conserve energy from their low-nutrient eucalyptus diet.
Emu
Did you know: Emus can sprint at speeds up to 50 km/h using their powerful legs.
Quokka
Did you know: Quokkas are known for their “smiling” expression, which has made them famous worldwide.
Echidna
Did you know: Echidnas are one of the only mammals that lay eggs.
Wallabies
Did you know: Wallabies can detect predators by rotating their ears independently to pick up sounds from different directions.
Tasmanian Devil
Did you know: Tasmanian Devils have one of the strongest bite forces of any mammal relative to their size.
View map
Locate our trails on the Zoo Map and plan your route through the Zoo.