Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

Welcome to the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga on Cammeraigal country. An elegant Australian eco-retreat nestled within Taronga Zoo, overlooking magnificent Sydney Harbour.

A place that embodies our commitment to securing a shared future for wildlife and people.

Every stay at The Wildlife Retreat supports Taronga’s conservation programs in Australia and globally. Imagine a shared future where wildlife and people don't just live together, they thrive together, that’s what staying with us helps to achieve.

Packages

Make the most of your retreat experience. Enjoy a tour of the Sanctuary, the Australian native wildlife habitat at the centre of the Wildlife Retreat, buffet breakfast at Me-Gal restaurant, plus receive complimentary access to Taronga Zoo for the duration of your stay - all included in our Classic Retreat Package. 

Packages

Make the most of your retreat experience. Enjoy a tour of the Sanctuary, the Australian native wildlife habitat at the centre of the Wildlife Retreat, buffet breakfast at Me-Gal restaurant, plus receive complimentary access to Taronga Zoo for the duration of your stay - all included in our Classic Retreat Package. 

Best of the Best

The Wildlife Retreat is proud to be awarded Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best 2022. 

 

Spring School Holidays

Experience something different these school holidays with a stay at our unique eco-retreat. Where else can you sleep with a Koala or Kangaroo outside your window and enjoy spectacular Sydney Harbour views?! 

Spring School Holidays

Experience something different these school holidays with a stay at our unique eco-retreat. Where else can you sleep with a Koala or Kangaroo outside your window and enjoy spectacular Sydney Harbour views?! 

Accommodation

Our eco-retreat nestled overlooking magnificent Sydney Harbour has a range of spectacular room options to choose from the Animal view rooms to our Treetop suites.

Accommodation

Our eco-retreat nestled overlooking magnificent Sydney Harbour has a range of spectacular room options to choose from the Animal view rooms to our Treetop suites.

Me-Gal Restaurant

Located in a harbourside enclave on Sydney’s Lower North Shore, with sweeping views of Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and the city skyline, Me-Gal offers a dining experience, set in a natural, native bushland setting. 

Me-Gal Restaurant

Located in a harbourside enclave on Sydney’s Lower North Shore, with sweeping views of Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and the city skyline, Me-Gal offers a dining experience, set in a natural, native bushland setting. 

The Experience

Learn more about your stay, including property information, details about your complimentary Zoo access, check in and check out times, location and arrival instructions.

The Experience

Learn more about your stay, including property information, details about your complimentary Zoo access, check in and check out times, location and arrival instructions.

New Years Eve

Celebrate this New Year’s Eve at the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga – our elegant eco-retreat nestled within Taronga Zoo, overlooking spectacular Sydney Harbour.

New Years Eve

Celebrate this New Year’s Eve at the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga – our elegant eco-retreat nestled within Taronga Zoo, overlooking spectacular Sydney Harbour.

Sustainability

Complementing the natural landscape it dwells within, the Wildlife Retreat has been carefully designed to incorporate an array of environmentally sustainable initiatives.

Gift Certificates

Give the gift of an unforgettable overnight experience at the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga with an online Gift Certificate. 

But above all, expect to leave changed forever.

Having found your place in a bigger purpose.

And knowing that your stay has made a meaningful difference.

Because at Taronga we’re not for profit, we’re for the wild.

Terms and Conditions

Read the full Terms & Conditions for the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga

Full prepayment is required at the time of booking.

  • Guests are required at all times to behave in a manner consistent with Taronga’s Animal Welfare Charter
  • Children must be supervised at all times within the Wildlife Retreat and all bookings require an accompanying adult over the age of 18
  • The Wildlife Retreat is a non-smoking property. Smoking is only permitted outside of the site boundary
  • Balloons and confetti are not allowed on the premises as they pose a significant risk to wildlife on site
  • We reserve the right to request guests to leave if they behave in a manner that impacts the enjoyment of other guests or poses a risk to other guests, staff and the animals in our care. Furthermore, if any damages occur due to misuse of the room we reserve the right to charge you the full cost of reparation

Cancellation policy:

  • Up to 7 days prior to arrival bookings can be cancelled with no cancellation fee. A full refund will be provided
  • Within 7 days of arrival cancellations will incur a 100% amendment/cancellation fee
  • Refunds may take up to 6 - 8 weeks to process. All refunds will be processed back to the original card of payment only
  • A valid credit card and photo identification matching the name on your reservation is required to check in to the Wildlife Retreat. The Wildlife Retreat is a cashless facility and accepts card payments only
  • Gift Certificates are non-refundable. If you have used a Gift Certificate for this booking, your certificate will be reinstated to use for another booking within your validity period

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