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.
Capybara Encounter
Learn about these incredibly curious species from our expert keepers and get the opportunity to feed the Capybaras some of their favourite snacks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.