Itinerary: Junior safari

Itinerary planner

Time to explore
Approximately 3 - 4 hours
Animals highlights
Koala, Platypus, Kangaroo, Tasmanian Devil, Tree Kangaroo, Frogs, Snakes, Lizards, Capybara, Rhino, Goats and Alpacas
Free keeper talks
2.00 pm
Farmyard Feed
Optional add-ons
Wildlife Express
$5 each way per person
Free for Zoo Friends members

Start exploring

Make the most of your day with a family-friendly route designed for little legs and big curiosity. Meet Aussie favourites like koalas and kangaroos, get up close to reptiles and amphibians in ARC, spot capybaras at the playground, and enjoy hands-on moments at the farmyard. Finish with a scenic ride on the Wildlife Express, taking in harbour views along the way.

Itinerary schedule

11.00 am

Nura Diya Australia
Map Ref. 8K

Start your journey in Nura Diya, spotting Koalas, Dingoes and Kangaroos, then visit Nocturnal Country to see the elusive Platypus and other night-dwellers.

12.00 pm

Reptiles and Amphibians
Map Ref. 6H

Get up close to 42 creatures that jump, slither and crawl from right across the globe in ARC.

12.30 pm

Forest Adventure Playground
Map Ref. 8I

Explore the Forest Adventure Playground and see the world’s largest rodents, the Capybara.

1.00 pm

Ice Cream at the Rhino Reserve
Map Ref. 12F

Grab a cold treat outside the Rhino Reserve, where you can spot one of Taronga’s largest residents.

1.30 pm

Backyard to Bush
Map Ref. 3C

Journey along the Kids Trail meeting the domestic and native animals that call Australia home.

2.00 pm

Farmyard Feed
Map Ref. 3C

Get up close with some farmyard favs with this free experience.

2.30 pm

Wildlife Express
Map Ref. 6F

Take a trip through the heart of the Zoo and soaking up the sights of the harbour.

1.00 pm

Rainforest Trail & Seal Walk
Map Ref. 13F

Move from canopy of the rainforest to our Great Southern Ocean, seeing the species that live in each habitat along the way.

2.00 pm

Seals for the Wild
Map Ref. 9F

Grab a seat in the splash zone and see our Seals swim in this exciting presentation. Spaces fill up fast!

3.00 pm

Capybaras and Lemurs
Map Ref. 8I and Map Ref. 11J

Don’t miss these two international favourites – the Ring-tailed Lemurs of Madagascar and the Capybaras of South America.

11.00 am

Nura Diya Australia
Map Ref. 8K

Start your journey in Nura Diya, spotting Koalas, Dingoes and Kangaroos, then visit Nocturnal Country to see the elusive Platypus and other night-dwellers.

12.00 pm

Reptiles and Amphibians
Map Ref. 6H

Get up close to 42 creatures that jump, slither and crawl from right across the globe in ARC.

12.30 pm

Forest Adventure Playground
Map Ref. 8I

Explore the Forest Adventure Playground and see the world’s largest rodents, the Capybara.

1.00 pm

Ice Cream at the Rhino Reserve
Map Ref. 12F

Grab a cold treat outside the Rhino Reserve, where you can spot one of Taronga’s largest residents.

1.30 pm

Backyard to Bush
Map Ref. 3C

Journey along the Kids Trail meeting the domestic and native animals that call Australia home.

2.00 pm

Farmyard Feed
Map Ref. 3C

Get up close with some farmyard favs with this free experience.

2.30 pm

Wildlife Express
Map Ref. 6F

Take a trip through the heart of the Zoo and soaking up the sights of the harbour.

1.00 pm

Rainforest Trail & Seal Walk
Map Ref. 13F

Move from canopy of the rainforest to our Great Southern Ocean, seeing the species that live in each habitat along the way.

2.00 pm

Seals for the Wild
Map Ref. 9F

Grab a seat in the splash zone and see our Seals swim in this exciting presentation. Spaces fill up fast!

3.00 pm

Capybaras and Lemurs
Map Ref. 8I and Map Ref. 11J

Don’t miss these two international favourites – the Ring-tailed Lemurs of Madagascar and the Capybaras of South America.