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Family Escape Package

Family Escape Package

Be transported a world away in your own backyard with a Family Escape – the ultimate Zoo staycation. Nestled in lush bushland overlooking spectacular Sydney Harbour, the Wildlife Retreat is the perfect haven to create new family memories whilst connecting with nature, unique Australian wildlife and each other.

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Welcome to the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga on Cammeraigal country, an immersive, overnight experience like no other.

The Wildlife Retreat is located just 15 minutes from Sydney CBD yet feels a world away, in a secluded, harbourside bushland setting. It’s a peaceful, rejuvenating experience that connects guests with native Australian wildlife and forms an integral part of Taronga’s vision to achieve a shared future for people and wildlife.

Be inspired, knowing that income from your family stay at the Wildlife Retreat directly supports Taronga’s important animal conservation programs in Australia and around the world.

    Inclusions

    The Family Escape package includes family accommodation for two adults and two children* in interconnected Bushland or Animal View rooms and the following inclusions:

    • An afternoon tour of the Sanctuary, the Australian native wildlife habitat exclusive to guests of the Wildlife Retreat home to Koalas, Wallabies, Echidnas and other unique Australian species
    • A Family Night Walk of Taronga Zoo with our expert guides - exclusive to the Family Escape Package
    • Buffet breakfast at Me-Gal restaurant, with breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour
    • Complimentary access to Taronga Zoo for the duration of your stay
    • Free parking at the main Visitor Carpark
    • Optional: An à la carte dinner is available as an optional extra for seatings at Me-Gal restaurant between 5.15pm - 6.00pm. Reservations for Me-Gal on the Family Escape Package are essential – If you would like to add dinner at Me-Gal to your booking the front desk will be able to assist you with a dinner reservation at check in

    * Interconnected rooms can be configured to suit families of up to six people - please indicate additional bedding that may be required when booking.

    A family-friendly tour of The Sanctuary gets you up close to unique Australian wildlife over fascinating stories, all whilst deepening your connection to Cammeraigal country.
    A family-friendly tour of The Sanctuary gets you up close to unique Australian wildlife over fascinating stories, all whilst deepening your connection to Cammeraigal country.
    When the sun sets and the animals come out to play, venture out on a Family Night Walk of Taronga Zoo for an intimate guided tour to meet some of the Zoo’s nocturnal residents.
    When the sun sets and the animals come out to play, venture out on a Family Night Walk of Taronga Zoo for an intimate guided tour to meet some of the Zoo’s nocturnal residents.
    Breakfast with a view – à la carte breakfast offers an array of delicious hot and cold items in Me-Gal restaurant.
    Breakfast with a view – à la carte breakfast offers an array of delicious hot and cold items in Me-Gal restaurant.
    Enjoy two-day complimentary tickets of Taronga Zoo – with every Family Escape package.
    Enjoy two-day complimentary tickets of Taronga Zoo – with every Family Escape package.
    Bushland room - views overlooking iconic Australian bushland.
    Bushland room - views overlooking iconic Australian bushland.
    Twin beds set-up for children and interconnected Adult room - included for every Family Escape package.
    Twin beds set-up for children and interconnected Adult room - included for every Family Escape package.

    Availability

    The Family Escape Package is available for stays every day of the NSW school holidays and Thursday - Saturday nights during the NSW school term. Bookings are subject to availability and terms and conditions apply.

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    We proudly Acknowledge the Cammeraigal (Taronga Zoo, Sydney) and Wiradjuri (Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo) people, their Country, spirit and traditions as customary owners of the lands upon which our Zoos stand.