Backyard to Bush
Need to know
Time to explore
Approximately 20–30 minutesAnimals to see
Alpaca, Echidna, Emu, Wombat, Sheep, Goat, Chicken, Bees, Snakes, Insects and SpidersAccessibility
Wide, sealed pathways with gentle slopes
Explore the farm yard
The Backyard to Bush trail features a wonderful array of friendly animals, including Goats, Alpacas, Quokkas, a Hairy-nosed Wombat and more.
Backyard to Bush includes a fun and interactive kids trail, and a Farm Playground. It's the perfect spot to take the kids during your Zoo visit.
Meet our animals
Tap the icons
To get to know some of the animals that call Taronga home
Southern hairy-nosed wombat
Meet Joey Yadu and Mum Jedda.
Alpacas
Scaramouche has beautiful brown fur, Cartouche is white and Aragon is a cloudy black.
Emu
Did you know: Emus can’t walk backwards, thanks to the way their knees and joints are structured, they can only move forward.
Goats
Did you know: Goats are natural climbers, you’ll often find them balancing on rocks, logs or anything they can get their hooves on.
View map
Locate our trails on the Zoo Map and plan your route through the Zoo.