What's On

What's On

Things to see and do at Taronga Zoo!

Explore our NEW nocturnal habitat, nguwing nura and meet our chimp-tastic new Chimpanzee babies. PLUS, there’s over 15 daily keeper talks, animal encounters and daily presentations to enjoy including Seals for the Wild and Free Flight Birds.

Please note: The Seals for the Wild presentation, powered by Red Energy, will not be showing from 4-24 March 2024 whilst we undertake some important scheduled maintenance to the Seal Theatre pools. 

Tilly swimming through the water
Tilly swimming through the water

Explore our NEW Nocturnal House

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

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Tilly swimming through the water
Free Flight Birds Presentation
Free Flight Birds Presentation

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.

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Free Flight Birds Presentation
Dingo Keeper Talk
Dingo Keeper Talk

Keeper Talks

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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Dingo Keeper Talk
Kobe the long-nosed fur seal
Kobe the long-nosed fur seal

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 13-month-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 Zoo entry. (Map Ref. 9F) 

Please note: The Seals for the Wild presentation, powered by Red Energy, will not be showing from 4-24 March 2024 whilst we undertake some important scheduled maintenance to the Seal Theatre pools. 

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Kobe the long-nosed fur seal
Cekiri, Taronga's new chimp baby
Cekiri, Taronga's new chimp baby

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 

 

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Cekiri, Taronga's new chimp baby
Koala in the Nura Diya precinct, Taronga Zoo Sydney
Koala in the Nura Diya precinct, Taronga Zoo Sydney

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 

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Koala in the Nura Diya precinct, Taronga Zoo Sydney
Lion pride at Taronga Zoo
Lion pride at Taronga Zoo

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 11.45am on weekends to learn all about our pride.

Free with Zoo entry. Map Ref. 16K 

 

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Lion pride at Taronga Zoo
Wild ropes high ropes course at Taronga
Wild ropes high ropes course at Taronga

Wild Ropes Treetops Adventure

Grab your friends and see Sydney from new heights on our exhilarating high ropes course. With 4 adult and 2 junior adrenaline-fueled courses to choose from there is an adventure for everyone. All courses are now OPEN! 

Book your session when you arrive at Taronga Zoo Sydney at the Wild Ropes Treetop Adventure ticket desk in the Top Plaza. And don’t forget, Zoo Friend members get 20% off your Wild Ropes ticket.  

(Map Ref. 7k) 

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Wild ropes high ropes course at Taronga
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.

Kid’s passport free with Zoo entry.

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Taronga Wild Squad