What's On

What's On

Things to see and do at Taronga Zoo!

Our NEW Amphibian & Reptile Experience is now open and we have EIGHT adorable baby animals to meet. PLUS, there’s over 15 daily keeper talks, animal encounters and daily presentations that are all FREE with your Zoo ticket.

Festive Weekend at Taronga Zoo Sydney
Festive Weekend at Taronga Zoo Sydney

Festive Weekend is back!

We’re kicking off the festive fun from Friday 29 Nov – Sunday 1 Dec!

Grab a photo with Santa at King Nyani from 10am – 2pm. You can also catch our wonderful seals at any one of their 3 presentations over the weekend.

Plus as a Zoo Friend you get 20% off all purchases at our Zoo Shops so get all your Christmas shopping sorted AND have a great day out.

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Festive Weekend at Taronga Zoo Sydney
ARC now open
ARC now open

Brand-new Amphibian & Reptile Experience now open!

Enter the Dragon's Den and get up close to over 42 curious creatures that jump, slither, and crawl. This brand-new experience will take you on a journey through six immersive zones, transporting you from the frosty sub-alpine to the scorching desert and to many other habitats in-between. 

FREE with your Zoo ticket. 
(Map 6H)

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ARC now open
Lololi, Pygmy Hippo Calf. Photo: Scott Brown
Lololi, Pygmy Hippo Calf. Photo: Scott Brown

Eight adorable baby animals to meet!

From a Pygmy Hippo calf learning to dive, two adventurous chimp babies learning the ropes, a curious seal pup, a Southern Hairy-nosed wombat joey peeking out from its pouch, and the thrilling news of twin Red Panda cubs – there's an abundance of adorable new arrivals waiting to steal your heart!

Grab a map and meet them all. 

FREE with your Zoo ticket. 

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Lololi, Pygmy Hippo Calf. Photo: Scott Brown
Southern Hairy-nosed wombat, Yadu
Southern Hairy-nosed wombat, Yadu

New arrivals to the Farm

Come meet the newest members at Backyard to Bush! Yadu, our playful Southern Hairy-nosed wombat joey, has just turned one and is ready to charm you as she burrows and explores her home. And it’s a full flock now! Are ewe ready to meet our five Australian White Sheep - Joan, Florence, Margret, Dorothy, and Simon?

FREE with your Zoo ticket. 
(Map 2B)

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Southern Hairy-nosed wombat, Yadu
Free Flight Birds Presentation
Free Flight Birds Presentation

Free Flight Birds Presentation

Free Flight Birds has been showcasing the amazing natural behaviours of birds for over 20 years.

Catch one of the daily shows for free when you visit, at 12pm and 3pm daily.

FREE with your Zoo ticket. 

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Free Flight Birds Presentation
Kobe the long-nosed fur seal
Kobe the long-nosed fur seal

Seals for the Wild Presentation

The Seals for the Wild Presentation powered by Red Energy is on every single day at 11am and 2pm. You might even meet one-year-old long-nosed fur seal pup Kobe, who has officially made his public debut at our Seals for the Wild presentations.  

You'd be seal-y not to!

FREE with your Zoo ticket.
(Map 9F

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Kobe the long-nosed fur seal
Tilly swimming through the water
Tilly swimming through the water

Explore our Nocturnal Country

nguwing nura - Nocturnal Country 

Journey from day to night as you enter our new Nocturnal Habitat to discover some of our most iconic night-loving Australian wildlife including the Greater Bilby, Platypus, Feathertail Gliders and the endangered Chuditch.

FREE with your Zoo ticket. 
(Map 5I

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Tilly swimming through the water
Wild ropes high ropes course at Taronga
Wild ropes high ropes course at Taronga

Wild Ropes Treetops Adventure

Grab your friends and see Sydney from new heights on our exhilarating high ropes course. With 4 adult and 2 junior adrenaline-fueled courses to choose from there is an adventure for everyone. All courses are now OPEN! 

Book your session when you arrive at Taronga Zoo Sydney at the Wild Ropes Treetop Adventure ticket desk in the Top Plaza. And don’t forget, Zoo Friend members get 20% off your Wild Ropes ticket.  

(Map 7K)

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Wild ropes high ropes course at Taronga
Lion pride at Taronga Zoo
Lion pride at Taronga Zoo

Bring your pride to meet ours

Meet the kings and queen of the African Savannah.  

Come face to face with our very own Lion Pride, experienced mum Maya and first-time dad Ato and their five growing cubs Khari, Luzuko, Malika, Zuri and Ayanna. Plus, don’t miss the Lion Keeper talk at 11.00am daily to learn all about our pride.

FREE with your Zoo ticket. 
(Map 16K)

 

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Lion pride at Taronga Zoo
Dingo Keeper Talk
Dingo Keeper Talk

Daily Keeper Talks

Learn about the fascinating animals that call Taronga home from our expert Zoo Keepers. Plan your day around our 15+ daily presentations and Keeper talks for an action-packed visit.

FREE with your Zoo ticket. 

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Dingo Keeper Talk
Taronga Wild Squad
Taronga Wild Squad

Meet our Wild Squad Conservation Superheros

Are you ready to take up the power to protect our planet? Grab your Wild Squad Superhero Passport, explore the Zoo alongside conservation superheros and complete wild activities.

With great power comes great responsibility. We're on a mission to protect wild species and wild places and we want YOU in our squad these holidays at Taronga Zoo.

FREE with your Zoo ticket. 

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Taronga Wild Squad