How you can help
While you may not be able to visit, you can still support our ongoing conservation work by donating to Taronga. Read more about how you can donate from anywhere in the world!
Animal live-cams
We’ve set up live-streaming cameras at Taronga Zoo Sydney so you can enjoy your favourite animals at any time of day.
Struggling to see the animals? The angles you’re seeing are just one section of a habitat, so they might be exploring (or sleeping). We offer our animals the freedom to move around their exhibit and display natural behaviours, so if you can’t see them right now, check back a little later!
Please note, the live cams may not all be running at once due to maintenance. If your favourite live cam isn't available, why not check out one of the other incredible animal cams or catch up on the latest keeper chats below!
Savannah Cam
Tune in to see Taronga Zoo Sydney's most iconic view across the tranquil Savannah Plains where you'll see Giraffe and Zebra roam.
Ever wondered what the Asian Elephant herd get up to when you're not here? Watch as they graze, swim and play.
You can become a Zoo Parent and help protect their wild cousins from poaching and habitat destruction. Find out more.
Take a look at our five fantastic Capybaras. These incredible animals come from South America and are the largest rodent on the planet! Watch them as they lounge on land or take a dip in the water.
Our pride and joy, five lion cubs born in August 2021, are busy exploring the African Savannah exhibit at Taronga Zoo Sydney with mum, Maya, and dad, Ato.
Spend some time with our Sumatran Tigers. Did you know there are less than 400 Sumatran Tigers remaining in the wild? You can help protect Sumatran Tigers with a tiger adoption. Adopt today!
Latest keeper chats
With over 50 species of parrots native to our shores, it's no wonder Australia is known as the land of parrots.
This little Short-beaked Echidna puggle is growing from strength to strength! Stay tuned for the name and gender announcement.
Latest shows
We're bringing the Zoo straight to your living room! Tune in to our Free Flight Birds and Seals for the Wild presentations as if you were sitting right in the crowd with birds soaring overhead and seals splashing.
Watch our graceful seals glide through the water, catch fish, climb and dive as if you were in the audience at the Zoo! Proudly powered by Red Energy.
Learn about our exotic birds as we film a training session of Taronga's iconic Free Flight Birds overlooking spectacular Sydney Harbour.
Can't visit the Zoo?
You can still show your support for your favourite animals by making a donation. Contribute to their care and help their cousins in the wild at the same time! All donations over $2 are tax-deductible for Australian residents.
Animal antics
Wondering what the 5,000 animals in Taronga's care get up to? Take a sneak peak into the behind-the-scenes of life at the Zoo with our cute and quirky animal antics series.
Taronga's Marine Keepers transformed the little penguin exhibit into a mini winter wonderland!
Who would have thought a bamboo branch would be so fun to play with? The Otter family were all over the branch that keepers providing to the group for enrichment.
From our Wildlife Hospital
Ever wondered what goes on at a vet hospital in a Zoo? Taronga's two Wildlife Hospitals at Sydney and Dubbo play an important role in maintaining the health of the animals in our care and in treating and rehabilitating wildlife brought in by the public. Witness the amazing behind-the-scenes work involved in animal health check-ups, procedures, consultations and more.
You can support injured Aussie wildlife brought to the wildlife hospitals with a donation today.
Follow along this little echidna's journey after becoming victim to a car accident. After a stint at the Taronga Wildlife Hospital, he was on the path to recovery and ready for release!
It was Gunner the Tasmanian Devil's turn for a trip to the Taronga Wildlife Hospital when his keepers noticed he wasn't quite his normal self.
From our Conservation and Science programs
Taronga has an absolute commitment to science-based conservation of wildlife in Australia and around the world. From the conservation of native species with active involvement in conservation breeding for release programs, habitat recovery, animal rehabilitation and release - to the preservation of our Legacy Species.
Tune in to our stories as we dedicate to protecting and sustaining wildlife in their natural habitats.
Last year, in a milestone for this species, 32 critically endangered Bellinger River Snapping Turtles were released into the Bellinger River, where they can breed, flourish and the population can continue to recover.
Step inside our brand new, purpose-built Northern Corroboree Frog breeding facility and learn a little about what it takes to save one of our most endangered species from the brink of extinction.
Taronga has a specialist science team as well as scientifically trained staff across many other divisions. Our teams conduct vital work in the fields of health, ecology, behaviour, welfare, reproduction and genetics that supports wildlife, habitats and communities across the globe. Learn more about our work below.
Take a deep dive into this dedicated research program that investigates the health and disease of both free ranging and captive wildlife through both passive and active surveillance. The Australian Registry of Wildlife Health improves Australia's ability to detect and diagnose endemic, emerging and exotic diseases of wildlife that could have negative impacts on Australia's trade/economy, biodiversity, tourism and human health. Hear about the science used by Taronga and partners to save the Bellinger River Turtle from extinction, and some of the critical work the Registry undertakes to protect Australian wildlife.
Our scientific team works collaboratively on programs that assess and maximise genetic diversity in zoo-based and wild populations to ensure populations remain resilient and have capacity to respond to threats like disease and climate change. Some of this genetic diversity is also stored in a frozen state in our CryoDiversity Banks which are analogous to plant seed banks. With funding from the Zoo and Aquarium Association Wildlife Conservation Fund’s Australian Bushfire Crisis grant, a team of scientists from Taronga have been working with partners on a project to cryopreserve the sperm of a number of threatened species, including the Booroolong Frog, to help ensure genetic diversity in breed for release programs.
Myall Lakes Dingo Project
Join us for the inside scoop on an exciting co-existence research project Taronga and partners are currently working on. This project aims to develop and test non-lethal tools for dingo management, and to further our understanding and appreciation of this iconic Australian carnivore.
Passionate about conservation?
Your kind donation will be put straight to work, supporting vital conservation programs for endangered animals in Australia and around the world.
Looking for more?
Continue learning, listening and participating with Taronga through engaging and educational digital programs.
Looking for more?
Continue learning, listening and participating with Taronga through engaging and educational digital programs.