SYDNEY
Sydney’s best days out.
The 15 most popular zoos tours in Sydney. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and the operator who runs it.
Full-day Blue Mountains and Sydney Zoo with Scenic World rides, waterfalls, a koala photo, and a harbour ferry to Circular Quay.
Most Popular“Our guide Piotr was fabulous, very knowledgeable and friendly. We felt the tour was extremely good value and thoroughly enjoyed the day.”
Small-group Blue Mountains day trip with Scenic World rides, Sydney Zoo koalas, and a Parramatta River ferry back to Circular Quay.
“Oh my goodness! Scott was incredibly entertaining and incredibly knowledgeable. It was the first time a guide had spoken so much about everything and nothing, and it was absolutely fascinating (I like when the guide speaks a lot)! I thoroughly enjoyed all the stories and interesting facts about the sights we’d be seeing. It was…”
Taronga Zoo plus return ferry from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour. See native and exotic animals with harbour views in one day.
“We enjoyed it very much, excellent communications and service.”
A scenic Taronga Zoo visit with harbor views plus included seal and free-flight bird shows, great value for a half-day in Sydney.
“Do not trust Viator. Their QR code did not work at the zoo and even with proof from zoo, they did not refund anything and blamed the zoo.”
Captain Cook ferry to Taronga Zoo plus zoo entry, harbor commentary, and skyline views of Opera House and Bridge, all day on your schedule.
“Very convenient. Zoo was really nice with something for all ages. Ferry was quick and clean. Staff was very professional.”
A small-group Taronga Zoo behind-the-scenes tour with Sky Safari cable car views, koala time, nocturnal rooms, and all-day entry for $129.10.
“This was absolutely fabulous! We were escorted by Paul who was fantastic. His knowledge of and respect for the animals at the zoo was wonderful. Would definitely recommend this to everyone.”
Full-day coach tour from Sydney to the Blue Mountains: Sydney Zoo, Three Sisters at Echo Point, and Scenic World with koala photo and tickets included.
“Nice variety of activities for the day. Our guide, Said was wonderful. He was aware of individual needs and made accommodations when necessary. He gave specific suggestions of food and drinks when we stopped and also helped Read more”
Blue Mountains lookouts, 3 Scenic World rides, Sydney Zoo koala photo, and a harbour ferry back to Circular Quay in one early start day.
“This tour was a classic example of not letting the rain stop the show! Our tour guide, Ronnie, went above and beyond to ensure that we got not just what we paid for, but real VALUE out of our tour, in spite of the weather! Ronnie was very clear about the rain and the fact…”
A morning koala breakfast at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo: early access, a keeper-led highlights tour, a buffet in the bush garden, and a take-home photo.
“Really enjoyable tour. Ash was a great guide and it was excellent value for money with the breakfast and photos included.”
A flexible Sydney attractions pass bundling SEA LIFE, Sydney Tower Eye, WILD LIFE Zoo, and Madame Tussauds with mobile tickets and big value.
“Great way to see what Sydney has to offer. Museum wild life and wax museum was fantastic. Well put together. Very crowded in the beginning but thinned out later.”
Walk Aussie habitats in Darling Harbour: koalas, kangaroos, wombats, wallabies, crocodiles, butterflies, snakes, and keeper talks for $27.
“Really enjoyed this experience the animals were amazing was good to see many different native Australian animals could have sat and watched the rock wallaby’s for a very long time they were super cute and extremely agile jumping around the rocks the kangaroos were cool also but the highlight was paying extra to get photos…”
A 10-hour Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney with zoo wildlife, Three Sisters views, and Scenic World rides for $121.
“Great guide - lots of good information and funny. Wonderful places to visit. The bus was modern and comfortable.”
Guided Aussie animal tour at Taronga Zoo with close kangaroos and wallabies, hand-raised natives, plus all-day entry and harbor views.
“We had Graham and Sandra as our guides. They were friendly and extremely knowledgeable! They even planned a special surprise for us, as part of our tour, and took us to the Taranga Institute to see a special woodland exhibit. Our groRead more”
Taronga Zoo plus Sydney Harbour Hopper ferry access. See 4,000+ animals, native culture, a tall ship museum, and enjoy harbor rides.
“The trip was beautifully planned and designed to cover the right experiences. Best Arrangements from Viator. Must try with 48 Hour Hopper pass.”
Hop on a 2-day Sydney Harbour cruise with Taronga Zoo entry included, plus flexible stops at Manly, Watsons Bay, Shark Island, and more.
“We needed that whole morning through to afternoon to see all the sights at the zoo. We liked riding the Ferry too!”
The harbour, the headlands and the mountains beyond, and every way to get out into them.
