4.5Taronga Zoo(7.529 reviews)from $34.56 - Expensive but worth it. Monday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Zoos
Taking a ferry directly from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo, located in the suburb of Mosman, is the first unexpected joy of visiting the animal park. Once there, the leisurely trails and opportunity to see some of Australia's distinct wildlife become apparent, as does the striking view of the Harbour Bridge from the seating at the aerial bird show. Advance booking can give you the chance to see koalas up close, or stay overnight and 'camp' in the zoo.See more..
4.5Taronga Western Plains Zoo(3.640 reviews) - Early morning walk a must! Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Zoos
Experience the ultimate zoofari at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo! Whether you walk, drive or ride around the Zoo's five kilometre circuit on hired bikes or carts, there's so much to see and do. The Zoo is home to hundreds of rare and endangered animals including giraffes, rhinos, elephants and big cats. Daily keeper activities (included in zoo entry) and special tours deliver magical experiences you will never forget. Tickets are valid for two consecutive days, giving you ample time to experience all that is on offer. The Zoo's free access Savannah Visitor Plaza includes shop, playground and cafe overlooking Savannah Lake and Primate Island, home to Black-handed Spider Monkeys and Ring-tailed Lemurs. For the ultimate zoofari, experience African style Zoofari Lodge, self-contained Savannah Cabins, or go bush camping at Billabong Camp.See more..
4.5Mogo Wildlife Park(1.021 reviews) - Beautiful little zoo Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Zoos
We visited the zoo with 3 children and it took us approximately 2 hours to walk and see all the animals. Enclosures and facilities were well kept and our children loved feeding the deer. We absolutely loved our visit to this little zoo and would definitely recommend it to others.See more..
4.5Australian Reptile Park(953 reviews) - Great Day Out Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Zoos
The Australian Reptile Park is the best family FUN day out! Exciting wildlife shows, loads of animal interaction and great customer service is what we are famous for! •Meet Elvis, the crankiest crocodile in Australia •Walk with Hugo, the giant 165kg Galapagos tortoise •See reptiles up-close and meet loads of cuddly Aussie animals •Professional photos with furry and scaly new friends •Venomous snake and funnel web spider milkings •Children's reptilian adventure playground •Animal Encounters - get up close and personal with our animals •Kids 2 Keeper junior zoo keeping workshops for kids 3-18yrs •Behind the Scenes tours •Hand feed friendly free-range kangaroos •Great value! •FREE parking, on-site café, picnic areas, free gas BBQ's Open : 9am - 5pm 364 days a year (closed Christmas day) Find us : 2 minutes off M1Freeway (Gosford exit), follow the signsSee more..
4.5Billabong Zoo Koala & Wildlife Park(893 reviews) - Lovely lunch then the arvo felt like it was our private zoo. Wonderful experience Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Zoos
At the multiple award-winning Billabong Zoo, you can get up-close and personal to Australian and exotic animals. You can pat, stroke, feed, hold, hear and see over 80 species of mammals, reptiles and birds. They care for over 200 animals in this friendly 10 acre Koala and Wildlife Park. Enjoy their much-loved Zoo Talks throughout the day. All free as they are included in the admission price. Learn about their passion for conservation as Ambassadors for Wildlife and their world-renowned koala breeding programme. Book one-on-one Up-Close personal encounters with some very special animals: cheetahs, snow leopards, koalas, red pandas, meerkats, snakes. Bookings essential. Enjoy the playground and picnic areas set in beautiful lush gardens with tranquil koi ponds. Delicious hot food, snacks, ice cream, coffee and drinks at the great Zoo Cafe. Souvenirs and retail therapy in the popular Zoo Shop. Fun for the kids. Education for everyone. Open every day from 9am to 5pm.See more..
4.5Sydney Zoo(724 reviews) - One of a kind Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Zoos
Sydney Zoo is bringing a world-class experience for the families of Western Sydney! Located in Bungarribee Park, near Eastern Creek, Sydney Zoo exhibits a wide range of popular animal species. It is education and conservation oriented, providing an important service for the people of Western Sydney.See more..
4.0Coffs Harbour Butterfly House(630 reviews) - Beautiful butterflies, but a bit underwhelming. Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos
The Butterfly Glass House is an enclosed hot subtropical environment where visitors have the opportunity all year round, to get close to nature, be surrounded by 700 live Australian butterflies and learn about their life-cycle. Our knowledgeable keepers are always available to share the experience. Additionally visitors can explore our Alice in wonderland mazes, dinosaur breeding laboratory, stroll through our dinosaur forest complete with 30 dinosaurs that roar and move, and meet our baby dinosaurs up close. Weather permitting we have a life sized dinosaur show, and for the little ones we have a sing and dance with Pinky the baby triceratops. Recently a few fairies have moved into the Glass house, perfect for bringing magic into the world. Our cafe is famous for our handmade scones and other hand made treats. We also have a beautiful well-stocked gift shop with something for everyone. If it's a magical experience you are after, we may be the tourist attraction for you.See more..
4.5Symbio Wildlife Park(482 reviews) - Feed the kangaroos Monday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Zoos
Symbio is Wollongong's own award winning, family owned zoo, set in 16 acres of bush parkland - famous for providing genuine hands-on encounters with the most fascinating creatures from Australia and around the world.At Symbio ...We'll get you closer!See more..
4.5Hunter Valley Wildlife Park(469 reviews) - Very interactive and worth upgrading to an animal encounter! Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Zoos
Hunter Valley Wildlife Park is a private run zoo supported by its local families and business'. Set among the beautiful Hunter Valley it has 10 acres of land with everything from Native Australian animals to exotic animals such as monkeys and meerkats. Hunter Valley Wildlife Park has picnic areas and cafes so come and make it a family day out. We have special feed bags which can be used to feed our farmyard animals and our walkthrough kangaroo and bird aviary. Visit our website for more information.See more..
4.0Shoalhaven Zoo(378 reviews) - Suited to young kids Zoos
We found this place very expensive for what you got. $85 for a family ticket (plus $2 for a bag of animal food) - there was not very many animals there. I wouldn’t really call it a zoo. No elephants, giraffes, tigers and any of the stuff you expect at a zoo. Very spaced out, uneven walking ground. Done within 1 hour. The cafe however was a lovely place to warm up and they had great food. This “zoo” is more suited to those with younger kids. Staff that were out cleaning cages were not very friendly, one man even yelling at a monkey - inappropriate when there were young kids around. I think for what you get out of it, they should be charging a lot less. Obviously we were not expecting a zoo on the scale of Taronga, but having visited smaller zoos as well (hunter valley zoo), shoalhaven zoo was way under expectations.See more..
5.0Altina Wildlife Park(248 reviews) - A great experience! Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Zoos
A fantastic tour with Ash. She was a wealth of information as she guided us around the park. In this zoo you are up close and personal with the animals watching them being fed - and this included lions and giraffes! And at the same time you are given information about how the animals came to be in the park, their breeding programs and how they are helping endangered species. I have never been in a zoo/wildlife park like this one. It was very special. Thanks Ash!See more..
4.0Birdland Animal Park(222 reviews) - Tranquil and rustic park - amazing birds Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos
Visited today and had a great time. Absolutely loved all the parrots and native birds they had. All healthy and well looked after. They staff were very nice and friendly and helpful! For anyone reading the negative reviews previously, yes they are small (they aren't a zoo and have never advertised as one, majority of their birds and animals are injured wildlife), its very disappointing to see so many people leave negative reviews for such a lovely place especially after they have survived the bushfires and covid. Please go visit and support them instead of putting them down when they are already struggling.See more..
