What's On

What's On

Swing into fun at Taronga. 

Meet adorable new arrivals, get closer than ever to unique species, and enjoy over 15 daily zookeeper talks, all FREE with your Zoo ticket or annual pass.

Taronga After Dark
Taronga After Dark

New event - Taronga After Dark

Experience the Zoo like never before this Spring at a brand-new evening experience. Enjoy Mermaid Shows, Kid’s activities, lights and Lanters, Sunset seal presentation, animal talks, food trucks and a sunset bar overlooking Sydney Harbour.

3 October - 12 October. Tickets from just $36.

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Echidna
Echidna

Meet iconic Aussie Wildlife up close

Don’t miss the Aussie Animals ALIVE Show in our Theatre during the school holidays.  It’s free with your Zoo ticket and great for the kids. Meet some of Australia’s most iconic wildlife up close, thanks to Principal Partner, GIO. Session runs daily at 11.45am and 2.30pm.

FREE with your Zoo ticket or Zoo Friends annual membership.

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Echidna
Seal Pup
Seal Pup

Meet adorable new arrivals

From two seal pups learning to swim in the deep end, to koala joeys learning to climb, and playful baby goats and lambs at the Backyard to Bush Farm, there are plenty of adorable young animals to meet across the Zoo.

FREE with your Zoo ticket or Zoo Friends annual membership. 

Seal Pup
Wildlife Express
Wildlife Express

Take a ride on the Wildlife Express

Choo choo your way through the Zoo, taking in the iconic views and meeting the incredible animals that call Taronga home.

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Rhinoceros Iguana
Rhinoceros Iguana

Amphibian & Reptile Experience now open!

Enter the Dragon's Den and get up close to over 42 curious creatures that jump, slither, and crawl. This new experience will take you on a journey through six immersive zones, transporting you from the frosty sub-alpine to the scorching desert and to many other habitats in-between.

FREE with your Zoo ticket or Zoo Friends annual membership. 
(Map 6H)

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Rhinoceros Iguana
See the Zoo from a birds-eye view
See the Zoo from a birds-eye view

High Ropes at Taronga Zoo

Take your Zoo visit to new heights on our exhilarating high ropes courses, Wild Ropes Treetops Adventure. Perfect for kid’s birthday parties or an adrenaline-filled family adventure.

(Map 7K)

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Student learning wildlife photography, photographing a Kangaroo at Taronga Zoo
Student learning wildlife photography, photographing a Kangaroo at Taronga Zoo

Step Into the Zoo Classroom

Learn the art of Wildlife Photography, the skills of Animal Training, or the secrets of Reptile Care. 

Taronga’s short courses take you beyond the ordinary, with expert-led, hands-on experiences that bring you closer to wildlife than ever before. Whether you’re capturing the perfect shot, building bonds through training, or diving into the world of reptiles, you’ll be learning in the wildest classroom of all, right here at Taronga Zoo. Open to all experience levels. 

And don’t forget, Zoo Friends members save 10% on all courses.

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Student learning wildlife photography, photographing a Kangaroo at Taronga Zoo
Spread your wings at Free Flight Birds
Spread your wings at Free Flight Birds

Free Flight Birds Presentation

Free Flight Birds has been showcasing the amazing natural behaviours of birds for over 20 years.

Catch one of the daily shows for free when you visit, at 12pm and 3pm daily.

FREE with your Zoo ticket or Zoo Friends annual membership. 

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Spread your wings at Free Flight Birds
Seal-iously good memories
Seal-iously good memories

Seals for the Wild Presentation

The Seals for the Wild Presentation powered by Red Energy is on every single day at 11am and 2pm. You might even meet one-year-old long-nosed fur seal pup Kobe, who has officially made his public debut at our Seals for the Wild presentations.  

You'd be seal-y not to!

FREE with your Zoo ticket or Zoo Friends annual membership.
(Map 9F

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Seal-iously good memories
Learn about animals from all over the world
Learn about animals from all over the world

Daily Keeper Talks

Learn about the fascinating animals that call Taronga home from our expert Zoo Keepers. Plan your day around our 15+ daily presentations and Keeper talks for an action-packed visit.

From Dingos, to Chimpanzees and Asian Elephants, you'll have trunk-loads of Keeper Talks to attend.

FREE with your Zoo ticket or Zoo Friends annual membership. 

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Learn about animals from all over the world
Lion Pride
Lion Pride

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 11.00am daily to learn all about our pride.

FREE with your Zoo ticket or Zoo Friends annual membership. 
(Map 16K)

 

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Lion Pride
Taronga Wild Squad
Taronga Wild Squad

Meet our Wild Squad Conservation Superheros

Are you ready to take up the power to protect our planet? Grab your Wild Squad Superhero Passport, explore the Zoo alongside conservation superheros and complete wild activities.

With great power comes great responsibility. We're on a mission to protect wild species and wild places and we want YOU in our squad these holidays at Taronga Zoo.

FREE with your Zoo ticket or Zoo Friends annual membership. 

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Taronga Wild Squad