Harbour View Cinema | Taronga Zoo Sydney | Taronga Conservation Society Australia

Taronga Zoo's Cinema Experience

Where: Taronga Zoo Concert Lawns (Map D5)

Who: 0+ (Kids under 3 get in free)

When: 2024 dates coming soon

Cost: From $27.00
(Zoo Friends get 10% off)

Movie Details and Times

Movie titles coming soon!

Ticket Inclusions and Add Ons

Zoo Friends receive 10% off.

The Bee’s Knees VIP Ticket: $55
Lion’s Pride VIP Ticket: $40
Adults: $29
Children (4-15 years): $27
Concession: $28.20
Children 3 years old and under are free!

Click below for more info on inclusions for each ticket type.

General Admission

Adult $28.00
Children (4-15 years) $25.00
Concession $26.20
Children under 4 are free
Zoo Friends takes 10% off the ticket price

All general admission tickets include your movie ticket, free entry into Taronga Zoo from 2pm & free parking. Please note, all visitors must exit the Zoo by 5pm and re-enter when the event opens at 5.30pm.

In our General Admission section, there is no allocated seating.

The Bee's Knees - VIP

Cost

Inclusions

Movie Ticket
Chair in the Bee’s Knees section
The latest Peters Ice Cream
Complimentary Popcorn
F&B service to your chair

*All tickets include free entry into Taronga Zoo from 2pm & free parking. Please note, all visitors must head to the Top Plaza when the Zoo closes at 5pm

* VIP tickets are available for all ages.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Your VIP seats cannot be moved from the VIP section.

Lions Pride - VIP

Cost

Inclusions

Movie Ticket
Chair in the Lion’s Pride section
Food & beverage service to your chair

*All tickets include free entry into Taronga Zoo from 2pm & free parking. Please note, all visitors must head to the Top Plaza when the Zoo closes at 5pm

* VIP tickets are available for all ages.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Your VIP seats cannot be moved from the VIP section.

Add ons

Chillazy Chair - $35
Chillazy Chair Hire $20 *please note that a $15 refundable deposit is required upon collection of your chair. Taronga is a cashless venue.
Picnic Rug - $25

Food and Beverage Offerings

Enjoy movie classics including freshly popped popcorn, Peters ice cream scoops and other sweet treats. Grab a themed mocktail for the kids and a cocktail for the grown-ups, a range of beer, wine and pre-mixed drinks will also be available. A range of hot food will also be available before the start of the movie.

* If you have purchased a Sandwich box for 2 or a Chips & Dips for 2, please make your way to the bar at the back of the concert lawns to collect these.

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Zoo Friends Member Benefits

Zoo Friends receive 10% off the ticket price, plus included in your movie ticket is a free ‘Chillazy Chair Hire’ for each guest listed on your membership, so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the movie.
_{* Please note you must hold a valid current Zoo Friends membership and be named on the membership card to claim this offer, this offer is not transferable. Upon collection of your Chillazy Chair Hire, your membership will be checked and a $15 refundable deposit per chair will be required. Once you have purchased tickets, you will receive a pop up from Ticketek which will direct you to a survey with details on how to claim your free Chillazy Chair Hire!}

Stay at The Wildlife Retreat

For the ultimate Taronga cinema experience, stay overnight at the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga, an elegant eco-retreat overlooking Sydney Harbour. Where else in the world can say good morning to a Koala outside your window, explore a private wildlife sanctuary and enjoy this stunning view.

General

What time does the Harbour View Cinema event start?
- You can see start times here.

I’m running late for my movie, can I enter at a later time?
- Yes. You are welcome to enter the event any time after gates open.

Ticketing

Where can I buy tickets?
- Tickets can be purchased online via Ticketek.

Can I buy tickets at the Zoo on the night?
- We do not have an on-site box office and all tickets must be purchased online and before you arrive.

I am a Zoo Friends Member, do I receive a Free Chillazy Hire?
- Yes! As a valued Zoo Friends Member, you are entitled to receive a Chillazy Chair Hire with your movie ticket. Please note you must hold a valid current Zoo Friends membership and be named on the membership card to claim this offer, this offer is not transferable. Upon collection of your Chillazy Chair Hire, your membership will be checked and a $15 refundable deposit per chair will be required. Once you have purchased tickets, you will receive a pop up from Ticketek which will direct you to a survey with details on how to claim your free Chillazy Chair Hire!

I am a Zoo Friends Member and purchased tickets, how do I claim my free Chillazy Chair hire?

- If you have already purchased tickets and would like to claim your free Chillazy Chair Hire, please complete the following survey

IMPORTANT NOTE: Zoo Friends, if you forget to return your hire chair on the night, please ensure you return it to the Zoo Friends Office within 7 days of your movie night so we can process your $15 per Chillazy deposit. Alternatively, you can keep this for an extra $20 per Chillazy! Our team will contact you to take payment if you would like to take up this option.

Does my ticket give me entry to the Zoo during the day?
- Included in your movie ticket is an afternoon Zoo admission from 2pm. Please note, all visitors must exit the Zoo by 5.00pm and re-enter when the event opens at 5.30pm.

I purchased tickets but can no longer attend. What can I do?
- You can also exchange your tickets to another movie. However, refunds are not available if you are no longer able to attend or change your mind. Tickets are not tied to the purchasers name, so you are welcome to pass your tickets onto friends/family to use. Please note that if you are a Zoo Friends member, your free Chillazy Hire is not transferable.

What is the refund policy for Harbour View Cinema tickets?
- Tickets to the event are non-refundable, unless the event is cancelled by the organiser, Taronga Zoo Sydney. Should you be unable to attend your session, tickets can be transferred to another session pending ticket availability. Please contact Ticketek Support for any ticket exchange requests.

Do you accept Companion Cards?
- Yes, holders of a government issued companion card can access a free ticket for their companion. Proof of eligibility will be required upon entry. Please book these tickets by calling Ticketek’s Accessible Line on 1300 665 915.

Can I change my ticket to another movie session?

You can exchange your tickets to another movie however this is subject to availability. Refunds are not available if you are no longer able to attend or change your mind. Please contact Ticketek Support to facilitate this request.

Lost ticket, ticket issues or requests
- For all ticket enquiries including purchasing over the phone / Tickets were not received / I can no longer attend and want a refund or exchange – please visit Ticketek Support.

Seating

What are the seating arrangements?
- In our General Admission section, there is no allocated seating. If you have purchased VIP tickets including The Bees Knees & Lions Pride, please note your ticket includes a VIP chair. IMPORTANT NOTE: Your VIP seats cannot be moved from the VIP section.

Can I bring my own seat?
- Yes, you can bring your own low level seats, cushions, blankets and rugs. Alternatively, a limited number of Chillazy Chairs will be available for purchase and or hire on the night, for any General Admissions patrons who are looking for a comfy place to settle on.

Eat & Drink

Will there be places to eat?
- Enjoy movie classics including freshly popped popcorn, Peters ice cream scoops and other sweet treats. Grab a themed mocktail for the kids and a cocktail for the grown-ups, a range of beer, wine and pre-mixed drinks will also be available. A range of hot food will also be available before the start of the movie. You are welcome to BYO food. Please note Taronga Zoo is cashless.

Can I BYO Alcohol?
- Taronga Zoo is a fully licensed event and BYO alcohol and glass is not permitted. Random bag checks will be conducted on entry and all alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages in un-sealed containers (including glass, cans or hard plastics) will be confiscated. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available to purchase.

Free water refill stations are also available on site, so bring your empty reusable water bottles, no glass permitted! Please ensure your reusable water bottles are emptied before entering through the security checkpoint.

Do my VIP tickets include F&B?
- The Bees Knees VIP ticket Includes the latest Peters Ice Cream, Complimentary Popcorn and F&B service to your chair. Lions Pride VIP ticket Includes F&B service to your chair only. Please note F&B service to your VIP chair will cease 30minutes after the movie starts. Taronga Zoo is cashless.

Weather

What happens if it rains?
- As an outdoor event, the Harbour View Cinema is subject to weather. Please note the event will proceed rain or shine. We strongly recommend you come prepared with wet weather gear, raincoats and ponchos and something waterproof to sit on in case of rain. Ponchos and umbrellas will be available to purchase at the Zoo’s retail outlets. If there is weather that presents a risk to our patrons, Taronga will notify ticketholders if the session needs to be cancelled. Ticketholders will be notified via email of any cancellations. Please also check our website and social media pages for updates.

Patrons accept that in purchasing a ticket they are paying for an event that commences between 6:45pm-7:30pm depending on the movie on the Concert Lawns at Taronga Zoo and that weather conditions prior to that time and in other parts of Sydney will not result in the performance being cancelled. Patrons accept the risk that weather they consider unsatisfactory may occur on a concert night and acknowledge that a performance may be cancelled by Taronga due to dangerous weather conditions at the time of or during the performance.

Accommodation

Can I stay overnight at the Zoo as part of my experience?
- Yes! Make your Harbour View Cinema experience the ultimate night out by staying at Taronga's elegant eco-retreat, the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga. Nestled within the grounds of Taronga Zoo, the Wildlife Retreat offers designer rooms, intimate wildlife encounters, award-winning dining and stunning views over Sydney Harbour and the city. Visit https://taronga.org.au/retreat for more information!

Thanks for attending Harbour View Cinema!

Taronga Zoo's Cinema Experience

Movie Details and Times