ZOO TRAVELER
The wildlife days worth the trip.
The 15 zoo and wildlife days families rate highest in Australia, from Taronga above Sydney Harbour and the koalas of the Sunshine Coast to Melbourne Zoo, Werribee’s open range and the wildlife parks of the Blue Mountains. Where to go, what to book, and how to meet a koala.
Small-group Blue Mountains day from Sydney with Scenic World rides, Sydney Zoo wildlife, Three Sisters views, and ferry home to Circular Quay.
Most Popular“This was a really good experience to get into nature right outside Sydney. Shout-out to Phil, our tour guide, for being extremely knowledgable and awesome to talk to!”
Small-group Blue Mountains tour from Sydney with Scenic World early entry, Three Sisters views, lunch, a zoo stop, and a return ferry.
“Kat was an excellent guide and had a wealth of knowledge about the blue mountains, the wildlife, and plant life very well organized would highly recommend this trip if I could give it 6 stars I would. bern & shirlfrom the UK.”
Full-day Blue Mountains adventure with Scenic World rides, Three Sisters views, waterfalls, Sydney Zoo koala photo, and a Sydney Harbour ferry.
“100% recommend. Super fun. Absolutely worth every cent. Had a super rough day personally with some stuff. But my guide talked to me and pulled me aside. She help make my trip better and made sure I was ok multiple times throughout the trip.”
Full-day Taronga Zoo tickets in Sydney with Sydney Harbour views, keeper talks, and trails for koalas, giraffes, reptiles, seals, and birds.
“Amazing zoo, full of everything that Australia and the rest of the world have to offer. Could spend hours here if you’re an animal lover. A must see in Sydney.”
Brisbane day trip to Australia Zoo with air-conditioned transfer, entry ticket, Wildlife Hospital stop, and live shows, all at your pace.
“Great day, Steve was a entertaining guide. Lots of knowledge and pointed out lots of interesting facts on the way. Highly recommend”
Blue Mountains small-group day trip: Scenic World rides, native animals at Sydney Zoo, and a ferry return to Circular Quay.
“Amazing trip, Leonard was so knowledgeable and was very passionate about this tour. Excellent value for the money. Highly recommend for all!”
A full-day Blue Mountains tour from Sydney with Scenic World rides, Three Sisters viewpoints, and a wildlife park featuring Aussie animals.
“We had an absolutely great day with Ella as our tour guide. Pick up was prompt and lots of communication beforehand to ensure everyone was where they needed to be on time. The Blue Mountains were amazing we had stunning weather too which always helps. The wildlife park was also a lovey end to a…”
Taronga Zoo entry plus return ferry from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour for harbor views, keeper talks, and thousands of animals.
“Easy way to get to Taronga Zoo. Online purchase was smooth and I got tickets next day at Wharf 6. Ferry ride was excellent.”
Taronga Zoo general entry in Sydney Harbour with seal tricks, free-flight birds, and keeper talks, plus big wildlife viewing time.
“Why on earth should I buy expensive Zoo tickets from you? You did not provide any service at the zoo and charged me 30 dollars more than the zoo ticket box. It took a great effort to convert your tickets to zoo tickets.”
Small group Blue Mountains day tour from Sydney with Sydney Zoo, free koala digital photo, and Scenic World unlimited rides. From $147.
“Even though there was an accident on the freeway which delayed us 2 hours, our tour guide did an amazing job at helping us to fit everything in still!”
One-day Melbourne Zoo entry with 320+ species, rainforest tigers and lions, plus koalas and little penguins, with keeper talks included.
“Great day out. I went with my grandchildren and they also loved their day. The standard of the enclosures, gardens and layout was really well done. We really did struggle with finding no gluten free food which was disappointing. I understand that isn’t easy, but just one option would have been appreciated. Can of soft…”
Cruise from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo with Harbour Bridge and Opera House views, plus zoo entry and daily keeper talks.
“While the ferry ride and zoo were nice ... we specifically said we wanted to go for the crocodile only to find there was no crocodile at the zoo. We even asked prior to buying tickets and again when we got off the ferry. A zoo staff told us at the bus stop that the…”
Spend a day at Werribee Open Range Zoo near Melbourne with an included open-range safari, big-cat sightings, keeper talks, and easy family strolls.
“I loved every minute I spent ar Werribee Zoo. The zoo staff are very dedicated and passionate about their jobs. This was reflected by our Safari Bus driver. I would reccommed Werribee Open Range Zoo to everyone. The Meerkat Bistro was good value for money and was surprised the food was made fresh. Extremely rare…”
Brisbane to Australia Zoo by air-conditioned coach with entry ticket, 6 hours to explore 1200+ animals, plus scenic Glass House views.
“Pick up and drop off was easy and convenient from the centre of Brisbane and this was the best price for a similar activity I found after looking around. Got to the zoo for around 10am and left at 4:30pm so had plenty of time to see everything.”
Small-group behind-the-scenes Taronga Zoo tour with Sky Safari cable car views, koalas up close, nocturnal house access, plus all-day entry.
“An absolutely beautiful zoo, even though a number of the animals were unavailable for viewing. The behind-the-scenes experience was well worth the cost. Our guide was informative, and very entertaining. Particularly enjoyed learning about "Drop Bears"! Highly recommend to all.”
Great zoos and wildlife parks worth the trip, city by city.
