Animal Encounters

Animal Encounters

Come eye-to-eye with Taronga's incredible animals.

Book an Animal Encounter for a thrilling experience on your next visit.

Encounters currently available are listed below.

Koala joey, Wattle, rides on mother Willow's back at Koala Encounters.
Koala joey, Wattle, rides on mother Willow's back at Koala Encounters.

Koala encounter

Gaze in wonder at our famous Australian icon, the koala! Venture into the exhibit as our knowledgeable zookeepers give you a private talk about these unique pouched marsupials.

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Koala joey, Wattle, rides on mother Willow's back at Koala Encounters.
Giraffe feed at Taronga Zoo Sydney.
Giraffe feed at Taronga Zoo Sydney.

Giraffe encounter

Be dwarfed by Taronga’s tallest friends. Don’t miss out on this “once in a life time” experience to meet these African giants.

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Giraffe feed at Taronga Zoo Sydney.
Meerkat encounter at Taronga Zoo Sydney.
Meerkat encounter at Taronga Zoo Sydney.

Meerkat encounter

Get mobbed by our little Meerkat family as they get their daily feed! Watch them scurry around all over you as they try to grab every piece of their favourite food.

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Meerkat encounter at Taronga Zoo Sydney.
Asian Elephants.
Asian Elephants.

Elephant encounter

Go on a private behind-the-scenes tour, led by our Elephant keepers who will bring you eye-to-eye with Taronga's Asian Elephant herd.

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Asian Elephants.
Dingoes at Taronga Zoo Sydney
Dingoes at Taronga Zoo Sydney

Dingo encounter

Meet Warada and Kep Kep and learn about the secret life of Dingoes at our new intimate experience that is guaranteed to create ever-lasting memories. Join our Keepers to create enriching playtime activities and watch as they interact and display natural Dingo behaviours around you. 

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Dingoes at Taronga Zoo Sydney
Little Penguins at Taronga Zoo Sydney
Little Penguins at Taronga Zoo Sydney

Penguin encounter - NEW

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ONLY 

Get up close with Taronga’s Penguin colony. During this encounter you’ll get to feed them some of their favourite fish while learning from our expert Keepers all about these loveable creatures.

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Little Penguins at Taronga Zoo Sydney

 

Taronga is proudly accredited by the Australasian Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA), the peak body, which represents the collective voice of the zoos, aquariums, sanctuaries and wildlife parks across Australasia that operate to the highest standards. Find out more about our accreditation.

Taronga offers the opportunity for guests to connect with wildlife and have meaningful animal encounters. Our aim is for these encounters to be enjoyable and inspiring for our guests as well as respectful to the animal. To understand more about Taronga's Dignity and Respect for Wildlife charter, click here.