Penguin Encounter

Penguin Encounter

Feed a fish to a penguin right from your hands during their daily feed.

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, from their flippers to their bellies, as you watch them play. 

Taronga Zoo’s Penguins can’t wait to meet you!

Australian Little Penguins
Australian Little Penguins

About the encounter

  • Cost: $79 per person

  • When: 2:00pm daily 

  • Where: Map ref 10E

  • Must be 8 years old or older (participants between the age of 8 and 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult) 

  • Tickets available from 9am on the day of the encounter from the Top Plaza Shop (Map Ref. 7L)

 

Note: Guests will be required to:

  • Wear enclosed shoes during the encounter

  • Guests must be able bodied to access and climb some stairs into the Penguin exhibit.

  • Sit still during the encounter without any sudden movements

  • Sit on the exhibit floor for up to 20 minutes

  • Unfortunately, there is No wheelchair access

 

Refunds & Cancellations

Bookings for animal encounters are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable to another date. No refunds will be offered for cancellations made by the purchaser. This animal encounter is subject to cancellation in extreme weather conditions and for animal welfare reasons.
You can check the availability of this encounter from the Retail Shop at Top Plaza (main entry).

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.