Presentations and Keeper Talks

Presentations and Keeper Talks

Free with your Zoo entry.

Learn about the fascinating animals that call Taronga home from our expert Keepers. Plan your day around our daily shows and Keeper talks for an action-packed visit.

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Central American Eyelash Viper
Central American Eyelash Viper

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.  
 

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Central American Eyelash Viper
Lion at Taronga Zoo Sydney
Lion at Taronga Zoo Sydney

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.

 

Lion at Taronga Zoo Sydney
Red-tailed Black Cockatoo.
Red-tailed Black Cockatoo.

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.

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Red-tailed Black Cockatoo.
Maximus the Sea-lion. Photo: Paul Fahy
Maximus the Sea-lion. Photo: Paul Fahy

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.

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Maximus the Sea-lion. Photo: Paul Fahy
Dingo Pups at Taronga Zoo Sydney
Dingo Pups at Taronga Zoo Sydney

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. 

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Dingo Pups at Taronga Zoo Sydney
Giraffe
Giraffe

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.

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Giraffe
Asian Elephant
Asian Elephant

Asian Elephant keeper talk

Daily

Ecological engineers, elephants play a HUGE role in the forest and are the heartbeat of Asia.

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Asian Elephant
Meerkats
Meerkats

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.

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Meerkats
Koala with joey.
Koala with joey.

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.

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Koala with joey.
Chimpanzees
Chimpanzees

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.

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Chimpanzees
Alpaca.
Alpaca.

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.

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Alpaca.
Little Penguin keeper talk
Little Penguin keeper talk

Penguin keeper talk

Daily

Come and meet our penguin keepers and learn about Little Penguins, the smallest species of penguins in the world!

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Little Penguin keeper talk
Capybara eating
Capybara eating

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.

 

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Capybara eating
Camel duo at Taronga Zoo Sydney
Camel duo at Taronga Zoo Sydney

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.

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Camel duo at Taronga Zoo Sydney
Silverback Gorilla
Silverback Gorilla

Gorilla Keeper Talk

This talk is currently not running. Please check back for updates.

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Silverback Gorilla

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

Map ref. 12I

Giraffe keeper talk

2:30pm

Map ref. 4J

Koala keeper talk

11.00am

Map ref. 9F

Seals for the Wild presentation

11.30am

Map ref. 14G

Meerkat keeper talk

12.00pm

Map ref.16G

Free Flight Birds

12.00pm

Map ref. 14K

Chimpanzee keeper talk

1.20pm

Map ref. 9I

Capybara keeper talk

 

1.00pm

Map ref. 9F

Seals for the Wild presentation

(NSW School Holidays only)

1.45pm

Map ref. 13E

Asian Elephant keeper talk

2.00pm

Map ref. 9F

Seals for the Wild presentation

2.00pm

Map ref. 4J

Dingo keeper talk

2.00pm

Map ref. 3C

Farmyard talk

2.15pm 

Map ref. 6F

Camel keeper talk 

(NSW School Holidays only)

2.40pm

Map ref. 9E

Penguin keeper talk

3.00pm

Map ref.16G

Free Flight Birds

3.00pm

Map ref. 12I

Giraffe keeper talk