Reptile Keeper Talk
Daily
With the exciting opening of ARC, our new Amphibian & Reptile experience, comes a brand-new Reptile Keeper Talk.
Join our expert keepers as they share fascinating insights about our scaly residents, their behaviors, and their unique adaptations on level 2 of ARC at 11.00am daily.
Lion Keeper Talk
Daily
Meet the kings and queen of the African Savannah.
Come face to face with our very own Lion Pride, experienced mum Maya and first-time dad Ato and their five growing cubs Khari, Luzuko, Malika, Zuri and Ayanna. Plus, don’t miss the Lion Keeper talk at 11.00am daily to learn all about our pride.
Free Flight Birds
Daily
Have you ever seen an Andean Condor spread its three-metre wide wings? Learn about the condor and other exotic birds such as the Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo and Galah, as they fly against the iconic Sydney Harbour skyline.
Seals for the Wild
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Daily
Watch our graceful seals catch fish, climb and dive in this dynamic display. You’ll see species such as the Australian sea lion, Californian sea lion, and New Zealand fur seal show off their natural abilities while you learn about their marine environment.
Dingo keeper talk
Daily
Meet the newest members of the Taronga family – 2 dingo pups called Warada and Kep Kep, and hear from our Keepers about the important role these apex predators play in the Australian ecosystem, and how we all can help dingoes thrive in the wild.
Giraffe keeper talk
Daily
Did you know that giraffes can see up to 2 kilometres into the distance? Our expert Keepers will introduce you to these gentle giants, and tell you what makes them wonderfully unique.
Asian Elephant keeper talk
Daily
Ecological engineers, elephants play a HUGE role in the forest and are the heartbeat of Asia.
Meerkat keeper talk
Daily
Whether absorbing the warmth of the sun, on the lookout for hungry predators or furiously digging for food, meerkats lead a busy life in the African desert.
Koala keeper talk
Daily
18 to 20 hours a day - that’s how long a koala sleeps. Find out why from our expert Keepers, as you watch our cuddly marsupials resting in the exhibit’s eucalyptus trees.
Chimpanzee Keeper Talk
Did you know that Chimpanzees are NOT monkeys? Chimps are apes and are one of our closest relatives, sharing 98% of their genes with humans. Observe how chimpanzee family dynamics work up close, as the troop enjoy their midday feed provided by Taronga’s expert Primate Keepers.
Farmyard keeper talk
Daily
Did you know that the alpaca’s padded hooves make for less compaction on soil, which is better for the environment? In this kid-friendly session, you’ll meet alpacas, goats, sheep and chickens, and learn about how we work towards sustainable farming.
Penguin keeper talk
Daily
Come and meet our penguin keepers and learn about Little Penguins, the smallest species of penguins in the world!
Capybara keeper talk
Daily this school holidays
Hear from one of our capybara keepers and learn more about the ‘master of grasses’, a charismatic herbivore from the Amazon forest.
Camel keeper talk
Daily this school holidays
One hump or two? Hear from one of our camel keepers and watch the camels enjoying a late lunch.
View the timetable
Plan your visit with the full keeper activity timetable and get the best chance to see your favourite animals up close at Taronga Zoo Sydney.
Keeper activity timetable
10.40am | Giraffe keeper talk |
2:30pm | Koala keeper talk |
11.00am | Seals for the Wild presentation |
11.30am | Meerkat keeper talk |
12.00pm | Free Flight Birds |
12.00pm | Chimpanzee keeper talk |
1.20pm | Capybara keeper talk
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1.00pm | Seals for the Wild presentation (NSW School Holidays only) |
1.45pm | Asian Elephant keeper talk |
2.00pm | Seals for the Wild presentation |
2.00pm | Dingo keeper talk |
2.00pm | Farmyard talk |
2.15pm | Camel keeper talk (NSW School Holidays only) |
2.40pm | Penguin keeper talk |
3.00pm | Free Flight Birds |
3.00pm | Giraffe keeper talk |