
Festive Weekend
Join us on for a Festive Weekend at Taronga 1–3 December! Grab a selfie with Santa, enjoy a twilight Seals for the Wild Presentation and late opening to explore more of the zoo. PLUS 10% off all retail purchases so you can get your Christmas gifting sorted and so much more.

Meet night-loving Aussie Icons - NEW
Journey from day to night as you enter our new Nocturnal Habitat to discover some of our most iconic night-loving Australian wildlife including the Greater Bilby, Platypus, Feathertail Gliders and the endangered Chuditch.
Now open!
Free with Zoo entry. (Map Ref. 5I)
PLEASE NOTE: Nocturnal House will be closed during Monday 27 November - Friday 1 December until 12pm.

Meet our Chimpanzee babies
Watch Lemba and Cekiri grow and explore their habitat.
Start your day by swinging in to watch in awe the antics of Taronga Zoo’s 21-strong Chimpanzee community. And we have two brand-new members, baby Lemba and baby Cekiri. There really isn’t a better time to come and learn about our closest living relatives. Catch the community at their most playful at the daily Chimpanzee keeper talk at 12pm.
Free with Zoo entry. Map Ref 13K

Twilight at Taronga
Sydney’s summer will again be filled with five back-to-back weekends of live music from Friday February 2 to Saturday March 2 as the Twilight at Taronga 2024 Summer Concert Series returns!

Watch Netflix at Taronga Zoo
Take a snap with the iconic Netflix Marquee Billboard alongside the spectacular Taronga Zoo and Sydney Harbour view.
Sit, relax and enjoy a captivating line up of Netflix family and wildlife stories in the Centenary Theatre.
Netflix is a proud supporter of Taronga’s Koala Futures Project, protecting beloved Koala populations for future generations

Nura Diya Australia
Taronga’s new Australian Habitat experience.
Immerse yourself in Taronga’s newest Australian experiences, Nura Diya Australia and nguwing nura – Nocturnal Country.
Along the new 400-metre walking trail, you will stroll amongst Kangaroos, come paw-to-paw with our Dingo pups, walk within the tree canopy to see Koalas up close and then venture into the darkness to see curious night-loving creatures.
Free with Zoo entry. Map Ref. 4J
PLEASE NOTE: The ramp surrounding the Dingo habitat will be closed from Monday 27 November - Wed 29 November until 11am.

Bring your pride to meet ours
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 2.30pm on weekends to learn all about our Pride.
Free with Zoo entry. Map Ref. 16K

Christmas Concert at Taronga Zoo
With festive season just around the corner, it’s time to get together with family, friends and loved ones and experience the holiday magic at Taronga’s annual Christmas Concert!
Saturday, 16 December

Wild Ropes Treetops Adventure
See Sydney from new heights on Taronga’s exhilarating high ropes courses at Wild Ropes Treetops Adventure.
Wild Ropes will be closed for upgrades from 13 Nov until 21 December

$1 on your Birthday
Have a WILD birthday at Taronga for only $1 - We're inviting everyone to spend their birthday with us.
Make your next birthday an unforgettable one packed with paw-some experiences, including animal presentations, keeper talks and special animal encounters at either Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo.

Become a keeper for a day
Experience a day in the life of a Zookeeper with this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Come eye to eye with our incredible animals, hear fascinating keeper stories and go behind-the-scenes to help care for the incredible range of animals that call Taronga home.
Experience available for Juniors (8-11 yrs.), Cadets (12 – 17 yrs.) and Adults (18+).
Presentations & keeper talks
Running daily and free with your Zoo entry.
Presentations & keeper talks
Running daily and free with your Zoo entry.

Extra Experiences
Want more than just a visit to the zoo? Choose from our range of fun animal encounters and unforgettable, hands on Keeper for a Day programs for adults and children to get the most out of your Taronga adventure.
Or buy one of our once in a lifetime experiences as a gift for someone special!
Taronga is a cashless Zoo
Taronga’s Zoo is now cashless, with contactless payments accepted when purchasing General Admission Zoo tickets and across our retail, food and beverage outlets. Find out more, including about our cashless kiosk.