- Address: Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia;
- Phone: +61 2 9969 2777;
- Working hours: daily from 9:30 to 16:30;
- Website: taronga.org.au/taronga-zoo;
- Ticket: adult - $ 46, children from 4 to 15 years - $ 26, family - $ 130
Want to see the oldest attraction of the glorious city of Sydney ? Then welcome to the zoo "Taronga". Be sure, you will not be disappointed by what you will see, it's not for nothing that its name is literally translated as "beautiful view". The park itself and the suburbs where it is located, Mosman, is a very picturesque place, capable of enchanting with its nature both children and adults.
What to see in the Taronga Zoo in Sydney?
We will tell so, the progenitor of this sight has appeared in far 1884. In 1908, its area was 17 hectares, and in 1960 the conditions for keeping our smaller brothers were completely improved. Thus, aviaries for beautiful tropical birds, ponds for waterfowl fauna have been opened. In addition, the Night Animals House and Quarantine Center appeared.
The middle of the 1980s became a turning point in the life of the Sydney zoo: a cable car was built, with which anyone can see not only the territory of the Taronga, but the entire Sydney Harbor.
To date, this zoo covers an area of 21 hectares, which has become a home for 3000 animals, about 350 of their species. And this suggests that the Taronga is one of the largest in the world. It is interesting that all its inhabitants live in 8 thematic zones, for example:
- "The house of the platypus" is the abode of not only this animal, but also the kangaroo rat and wombat;
- "Wetlands of Australia" - the kingdom of various birds (Pacific black duck, pelican, Australian crane, royal spoonbill, stork and many others);
- "Walking through Australia" is an encounter with kangaroos, emus, koalas, wallabies, etc .;
- zone "Great Southern Seas", opened in 2008, introduces visitors to small penguins, sea leopards, as well as Californian sea lions.
Entertainment
Every day on the territory of the zoo there are various tours, concerts, meetings, which will be a significant occasion for visiting the "Taronga". So, "Animal Encounters" gives an opportunity to get acquainted with koalas, giraffes, birds and some reptiles. The price of the ticket includes the cost of the photo. So, acquaintance with the koala runs from 11 to 14:45, the cost of the ticket is $ 25, with reptiles - at 12 days for $ 25, with a giraffe - at 11.30 for $ 25, with penguins at 14:00 for $ 50, meeting with an owl at 12:30 is allowed to all those who have reached 12 years old, and the ticket price is $ 25.
"Wild Ropes" or "Wild Ropes" will allow you to feel like a real Tarzan. This is a great option for rest alone or in the company of friends. The ticket price for an adult is $ 35, adolescents - $ 30.
Zoo "Taronga" offers its visitors to spend the night under the open starry sky. On its territory there is a small camp, each visitor of which is in complete safety from the world of wild nature. Interestingly, since this part of the sights is located on a hill, you have the opportunity to enjoy not only the beautiful nature, but also stunning views of the famous Sydney Opera House and the Harbor Bridge. Price: adult ticket 320 $, children's (5-17 years old) - $ 205.
Also on the territory of Taronga there is the so-called Savannah Cabins, a small town located near the zoo. Each house has six beds, a kitchen, an open-air dining room with a barbecue, and WI-FI. The cost of a family ticket is $ 388.
How to get there?
The zoo is a 12-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay or can be reached by bus number 247.
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