Australian Marine Mammal Research Centre/Taronga Zoo Review

On point. Loved seeing all the animals and traveling there is quite easy.

Lot of work going on for better experience next time!

Great place to visit from Harbour ferry easy to get to from city and harbour locations

the zoo is amazing with all the animals it's so cool I will go to the zoo every day if I had the money

Very nice place for families to spend time to learn about different animals and have fun in an open area (outdoor).

Planned orderly, the whole tour down to 2 hours is enough. The disadvantage is that the number and size of the animals is too small to be compared with the world famous zoo, treat it as a small exhibition hall, don't have too much hope!

nice set of animals. the gorilla is huge and cute :)

There was a lot of construction going on and navigation around the zoo was confusing. There was nothing to distinguish it from zoos in the US.

An absolutely brilliant experience in Sydney. Great for kids and adults alike. Bring an slr for some great photos ops. My biggest tip walk down hill then catch the cable car back to the top.... And bring your wallet.

Good place to have fun with family, good collection of animals and greate city view.

Always my favourite place to visit in Sydney for a day out! Taronga have an amazing, ethical program, treat their animals with love, kindness and respect . they educate and raise awareness about conservation and environmental responsibility in everything they do at the Zoo
Very cheap for the family to visit.

* Book online for faster check-in (print your ticket to get in even faster)

* Grab the public ferry from wharf 4 (make sure you have a Opal card) considerably cheaper than captain Cook cruises $55 vs $4

* Catch the cable car up (line moves quick)

Not very interesting more excited with the boat ride there.

This the best zoo I have ever visited! This place is huge, you feel you are in the middle of nature. They are obviously doing some improvements.

One of my most memorable time spent in Sydney. I went there with my sister and my 8 year old niece and we had a fabulous time. We took a ferry from circular quay and arrived at the zoo which was an exciting ride in itself. Since one way cable ride is free and included within the cost of the entry ticket (we bought our tickets online and used e tickets), we took the cable ride up to the zoo and the start point of the cable is right next to the ferry gate. Once in the zoo, we explored different animal enclosures and enjoyed watching animals which were very active and visible. Highlights for me were ofcourse the adorable Koalas, red pandas, playtpus, Tasmanian devil, a mommy baby elephant duo, gentle alpacas and the stunning local birds of Australia. We also spotted a rare kookaburra chilling on a tree. One of the shows that we managed to catch was the bird show and it was delightful and very informative, loved it !!! The souvenir shops are also very nice with plenty to take home as a memory. Highly recommend to visit this place specially with your LOs, they would love it !

Must see zoo to visit in Sydney. Very big and I will recommend to go there early hours so you will have enough time to see everything

Taronga and Dubbo Zoo are great for tourists and plenty of opportunities a photo. See how close you can get to the animals.

Some good enclosures, but a lot of single animals. Not as many exoticism species as expected

Awesome place to visit with the kids. But the crowds big, lines are long. So go early, catch all the shows and pack a big SMILE

Beautiful view. Lots of fun and great for kids. Not much shelter for hot days though besides inside food outlets.

Quite a large zoo with plenty of animals to see. The tiger trek was slightly underwhelming, though, but the inactive animals aren't things to blame the zoo on. Relatively inexpensive entry fee (order online ahead of time) makes it a good value.

My best place to visit while in Sydney. Love the Taronga Zoo, the best in the world. A zoo always tells me so much about a country and Australia comes up tops. Love the giraffes, elephants, gorillas, tigers and Australian animals. Best views and love the sky lift.

Truly wonderful Zoo. some of the views it offers are worth the visit and the exhibits are well done and are informative.

The whole space has also amazing vistas and overall makes for a great half day in Sydney.

Super cute animals unique to the habitat. Platypus, Wombats, and of course kangaroos, koalas, emus. Offers very up close experience.

Wonderful zoo! Beautiful animals and a great atmosphere. We also managed to see the seal show which was very entertaining. Definetely recommend!

Wonderful experience for family with kids .. can make for a full day outing with a ferry ride from Circular Quay to the zoo .. overall must visit .. good fun

With a plethora of different activities and animals to see Taronga is a must visit destination. The Bird show is amazing and the views are some.of the best in Sydney of the Harbour Bridge & CBD.

This is a fantastic Zoo to visit with lots of unique animals that you don't get to see in other AUS Zoo's and most of the animals were active. the cost is worth the experience.

The gardens in the zoo are really nice with plenty of shady spots and there are some grassed areas for people to have picnics or just relax, also nearer the water animals there is a water pool for little kids.
also there are some parts throughout the zoo you get to see the views of Sydney.

unfortunately some of the Zoo was closed off due to upgrades for new enclosures and attractions however this did not take anything away from our experience as there was plenty to see and do as well as that the closed off sections looked presentable and respectful.

Great experience it's the best with great harbour views.

We spent all day there, you definitely get your money's worth. Highly recommend going there at least once.

Loved it! Staff were friendly and helpful, great day out! Could have spent a week here!

Vivid in the Wild at Taronga Zoo is amazing. All funds raised go to wildlife conservation

One of my favourite places to visit, highly recommend for everyone to go and see

It has amazing wild animals and great events,food and sky train's

Always something new to see and learn. Sydney Harbour forms a perfect backdrop to the beautiful scenery of the zoo. Easy to get to by public transport. All amenities. Happy animals and friendly staff.

some animals missing i.e lions etc, but a good view of the city from the zoo

The selection of animals is rather small but therefore the enclosures for the animals are larger and very cleverly designed.
The ride in the gondola is good fun and gives a remarkable view over the city and the harbor. Also some of the views from the zoo (especially from the giraffe enclosure) are quite nice.

You have to get there early in the morning if you want to see shows and have time to see most of zoo. Don't miss bird show. Beautiful views on the Sydney.

Great enclosures, can see a lot of animals clearly and close up and excellent location in Sydney when it comes to views.

Nice enough, very big. Wish there was more interaction with the animals for adults, eg hug a koala

Great zoo. Interesting layout - make your way down the hill and see all the animals. Bird show was fun. Chimps were a highlight. Price was really affordable under fifty dollars.

Bird show is a must! View of the harbour was amazing. Make sure you catch the cable car at the start of your day there as it s free :)

Awesome Experience for my Family! One should not miss if you visit Sydney... get to know Sydney's preserved wildlife from a different species of australia's birds. 30 plus that is! Comodo Dargon, meerkats , elephants and seals named after sydneys places. .. and of course who would miss the Koala's and the Kangaroo's .. the only downside in this Zoo is that you cannot carry or touch the Koala and Kangaroo unlike in Brisbane bit you can have pictures with them.. and the food at the cafe is good and a lot of choices as well. .

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Great zoo. Currently under construction so it was a bit awkward to navigate, but i really like this zoo!

Perfect for families, has it has a bunch of kid events. Check out the time at which the handlers give demos to have a more informed visit!

It was an awesome experience but was expecting more animals. Maybe it was too cold, the animals were spending most of their time sleeping.

Really good zoo with lots to see. Was there from open until close and only just got to see everything (was not there with kids, though).

Great place to have fun with kids... lots of cheap parking available for full day..

Picturesque zoo with a big variety of animals and informative conservation talks. Seal show and bird show are musts, the new blue mountains bushwalk is stunning.

Toilets are far between.

A wonderful experience. As at Jan 2019 there seems to be a lot of exhibits under renovation. But still plenty to see.

Zoo with a great view of the city! Definitely worth a day trip!

A zoo on a hill with a stroller is no fun...nice exhibits overall though

Great overlook. It is in a beautiful place. The entry price is too high vs what you get from visiting.

One of the best zoos around if you go take a camera the views are awesome and the animals are well looked after.the food is good if you don't mind paying a little extra, myself l thought the prices were competitive, staff were fantastic

Love Taronga Zoo! Always a great day out with the family!

The Zoo is amazing! They have a lot of space for all the animals, everyone feels comfy and they take really good care of them. I took the elephant experience ticket and was sooo glad to see that they are really happy there! Will support them definitely again with donations and recommend everyone to learn more about those fantastic creatures.

Such a wonderful zoo to visit, the event spaces have a great view of the city.

The atmosphere is quite special and there is always something new to add to your experience.

Loved everything about Taronga Zoo, I booked to stay as part of the roar and snore and was able to organise with the very helpful team at the zoo a surprise proposal for my now fiance who has a massive love for elephants. It was a complete success and she said yes with great weather and people round to enjoy the weekend.

the bird show is a must go! seal show is great as well

Mediocre. Limited mostly to Australian indigenous animals. Disappointed given the prices

Fantastic experience. We stayed in tents with amazing views of Sydney harbour. They took us on a tour was at night to see the animals and also the next day. Food was great. Talking of food we also got to feed some of the animals too! The zoo is huge, definitely worth staying over night to see the entire zoo without rushing.

I took my 4yo to the zoo and we all loved it. The enclosures looked amazing and the animals all seemed well taken care of. I recommend the ferry and the cable car and walk down. It's a great day.

Very much worth the day trip to come visit the zoo. Would recommend a cooler day to get around. Well marked to get around.

Take a tour with the staff and get up close and personal with the animals.

Bit too crowded, but still the best zoo ever. (And I've been to San Diego!)

I if you like zoo it's a good place, amazing location with views over the water and the city and some good animals to look at for the kids

Nice zoo, but overpriced. If you have a membership, then you can visit the zoo for free over and over again, but if you are coming from overseas make sure you've got some discount coupons from information centre to save some $$$ on entry fees.

An amazing place, kid and adult alike will love it, its a very large zoo however it is easy to walk around with plenty of helpful staff around. Tip - be sure to catch the Seal show, they are wonderfully entertaining.