This July is GIO Zoo Month. Visit and grab a kids map to follow the NO PLACE LIKE HOME animal trail and discover five animals and the precious habitats they call home. Complete the trail for your chance to WIN an amazing overnight family stay at Zoofari Lodge in Dubbo, thanks to GIO! 

FREE with your Zoo ticket or Zoo Friends annual membership.

Meet fascinating insects, spiders, and other invertebrates up close at the Crawly Critters Alive Show, supported by GIO, running twice daily all holidays long. 

FREE with your Zoo ticket or Zoo Friends annual membership.   

From two seal pups learning all about the life of a seal, to Koala joeys learning how to climb, there are plenty of baby animals around the Zoo to meet.

FREE with your Zoo ticket or Zoo Friends annual membership. 

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

Enter the Dragon's Den and get up close to over 42 curious creatures that jump, slither, and crawl. This brand-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)

Celebrate your Kid’s big day with a wild adventure at Taronga’s Wild Ropes Obstacle Course and enjoy 15% off when you book before 4 August 2025. Let the kids climb, swing and conquer the course while you save. Don’t miss out, party slots fill fast!

(Map 7K)

Learn about Wildlife Photography, Animal Training or Reptile Care.

Taronga’s short courses are hands-on courses that bring you closer to the world of wildlife. Whether you're looking to capture stunning wildlife photography, master animal training, or explore the world of reptile care, our expert-led short courses offer hands-on experience in the wildest classroom around onsite at Taronga Zoo Sydney.

And don’t forget, Zoo Friend members get 20% off courses until 31 May 2025. 

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. 

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) 

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. 

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)

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.