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“Guide was great and it was an entertaining experience. Don't like being forced to give extra verbage.”
Small-group Blue Mountains tour from Sydney with Scenic World early entry, Three Sisters views, lunch, a zoo stop, and a return ferry.
“WOW! What an amazing day from beginning to end. Everything on time and completely smooth. Jay was an expert, knowledgeable guide. He had lots of interesting facts and managed to manoeuvre us away from large groups. The mist kept coming and going but still able to find opportunities to experience the views and sights. lovely…”
Full-day Blue Mountains adventure with Scenic World rides, Three Sisters views, waterfalls, Sydney Zoo koala photo, and a Sydney Harbour ferry.
“This tour is great I highly recommend it! We hit a lot of good places while still getting the perfect amount of time at each stop. Not too packed or tiring and not rushing. Our guide Steve was fantastic and super kind. Scenic world was really interesting! Got to see koalas up close too. I…”
Full-day Taronga Zoo tickets in Sydney with Sydney Harbour views, keeper talks, and trails for koalas, giraffes, reptiles, seals, and birds.
“Great experience loved all diffrent animals and the setting”
Brisbane day trip to Australia Zoo with air-conditioned transfer, entry ticket, Wildlife Hospital stop, and live shows, all at your pace.
“A great experience! Our driver, Steve, was amazing - he told us tips, tricks and interesting facts on the drive there, and on the way back let us have a snooze and gave us some good ideas on where to go in Brisbane as well. He was funny and professional and even did a little…”
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.
“I would recommend this trip to anyone staying in Sydney! It was a perfect day trip outside of the city to see nature and learn all about the blue mountains. The tour guide Sean was wonderful and knowledgeable, and the timing of the activitiRead more”
Taronga Zoo entry plus return ferry from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour for harbor views, keeper talks, and thousands of animals.
“Super easy process. The staff at the booth were very helpful & clearly explained where the meeting point was & which gate/ berth to wait at. Ferry was quick & on time. Loved Taronga Zoo as well. Gorgeous natural environments for the animals, lots of information. Take a hat & your walking shoes!! Highly recommend.”
Taronga Zoo general entry in Sydney Harbour with seal tricks, free-flight birds, and keeper talks, plus big wildlife viewing time.
“The views over Sydney from all over tbe zoo are amazing. The habitats for the animals are large and well maintai ed just be aware that Viator is in USD not AUS even in Aus. This was misleading and had we known, we would have booked directly with Tarongo Zoo”
Small group Blue Mountains day tour from Sydney with Sydney Zoo, free koala digital photo, and Scenic World unlimited rides. From $147.
“Tom and Steven were so helpful and had great recommendations! The day was jam packed and the Blue Mountains are beautiful. Getting to feed the kangaroos was the cherry on top of a great day!”
One-day Melbourne Zoo entry with 320+ species, rainforest tigers and lions, plus koalas and little penguins, with keeper talks included.
“We absolutely loved the Zoo Although a little disappointed a lot of animals weren’t out for us to see We found the food quite expensive”
Cruise from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo with Harbour Bridge and Opera House views, plus zoo entry and daily keeper talks.
“Easy to take a ferry across Sydney Harbor with plenty of availability! Views were spectacular to and fro. The main highlight is the Zoo. Layer out perfectly. Interesting exhibits, clean and with friendly staff. Everything was in place for the perfect day!”
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.
“Great zoo. Not too big. Easy to get around and see everything without feeling rushed. Lots of animals to see. We also booked a mystery back scene tour and it was great value at $30 pp.”
Brisbane to Australia Zoo by air-conditioned coach with entry ticket, 6 hours to explore 1200+ animals, plus scenic Glass House views.
“The coach was late but there are so many road works going on that it’s to be expected. The bus was nice with good facilities and the driver was really polite. Great place in the centre for pick-up and timings work well for a full day there. Very quick and easy getting in to the…”
Small-group behind-the-scenes Taronga Zoo tour with Sky Safari cable car views, koalas up close, nocturnal house access, plus all-day entry.
“Behind the scenes tour was wonderful. Saw the Koalas up close. Unfortunately we only got to experience about an hour of it as our tour started at 2pm and we had to be back on the ship by 4pm. If you are on a ship , make sure you take the 1030am tour. We actually…”
Great zoos and wildlife parks worth the trip, city by city.
