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.

Vivid Experience

Make your Taronga 'Wild Lights' Vivid experience the ultimate night out by adding an overnight stay at the Wildlife Retreat.

Enhance your experience even further, and book an exclusive Vivid add-on package. Available only to guests staying at the Wildlife Retreat during Vivid.

Vivid Add-on Package includes:

Entry into Vivid
Escorted access to Vivid (giving you priority entry)
Exclusive Zoo Tour is only available to those who book the Vivid Add-On Package.

Vivid Experience

Make your Taronga 'Wild Lights' Vivid experience the ultimate night out by adding an overnight stay at the Wildlife Retreat.

Enhance your experience even further, and book an exclusive Vivid add-on package. Available only to guests staying at the Wildlife Retreat during Vivid.

Vivid Add-on Package includes:

Entry into Vivid
Escorted access to Vivid (giving you priority entry)
Exclusive Zoo Tour is only available to those who book the Vivid Add-On Package.

Packages

Revel in the natural beauty of the bushland, and step into a lush sanctuary where koalas and echidnas roam, and platypus swim. Join a guided tour, encounter a close and emotional connection with the animals and join the cause to defend their place in the world.

Packages

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

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.

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The Experience

View images of the four different room types, the N'Gurra Lounge, Sanctuary tours and the Me-Gal restaurant's breakfast and dinner options.

The Experience

View images of the four different room types, the N'Gurra Lounge, Sanctuary tours and the Me-Gal restaurant's breakfast and dinner options.

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.

Gallery

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

Gallery

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

About your Stay

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

About your Stay

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

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.

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