Sydney Zoo is home to over 150 species, including awe-inspiring and endangered species from all around the world.
Take a stroll down the African Boardwalk where you'll see scenes from the savannah in the remarkable mixed-species habitats, wander down the leafy Primate Boulevard, and be mesmerised by the animals of south-east Asia.
Get closer to all your favourite Australian natives in the beautiful open-range Australia habitat, where kangaroos and wallabies hop freely around the meandering pathways.
Explore the Aquarium and see animals swim and play, or come face to face with creatures slithery and scaley in the Reptile and Nocturnal House, one of the largest in Australia!
There's so much to do at Sydney Zoo!
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Sydney Zoo is an amazing place for a family day out. It's not overly large, which actually makes it very enjoyable because you can comfortably see all the animals without feeling exhausted by the end of the day. The zoo is well laid out, easy to navigate, and offers plenty of opportunities to get close to a wide variety of animals.
One thing that really stood out was the cleanliness of the entire zoo. The pathways, animal habitats, rest areas, and facilities were all exceptionally clean and well maintained, making the visit even more pleasant.
I also greatly appreciated the prayer room, which is a thoughtful and inclusive facility for visitors who need a quiet place to pray during their visit. It's a feature that shows the zoo cares about accommodating the needs of all guests.
The staff were friendly, the animal enclosures were impressive, and there were plenty of spots to relax, eat, and enjoy the surroundings. Overall, Sydney Zoo is the perfect size for a fun and relaxing day out, and I would highly recommend it to families, couples, and anyone looking for a great experience with wildlife.
Highly recommended and definitely worth a visit!
Neema Tamrakar
Google review
Great place to spend the day with kids! The picnic area is spacious, clean, and perfect for families. We enjoyed seeing the rhinos, crocodiles, lions, tigers, hyenas, dingoes, elephants, zebras, camels, and many other animals. The reptile section was adventurous with dark atmosphere , and the staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our visit. The only downside is that the ticket prices are a bit expensive, but overall it was a fun and enjoyable family day out. The build up of ICEaged theme brings out our childhood 😎😊
J of Oceania
Google review
Fantastic zoo experience. Well-designed grounds. Plenty of places to stop, sit, and watch your favourite animals or enjoy some food.
Food options are what you would expect, but at the same time, they offer better value and quality than other similar venues.
You can do the zoo in two hours if you're short on time, but I would recommend planning for at least three hours. That said, you can easily spend longer sitting and enjoying the zoo grounds, or, if you're with kids, letting them play in the playground.
The zoo was easy to get around and highly accessible with no stairs.
Highly recommend taking the time to visit.
Karren Weston
Google review
First time visiting and was impressed with the cleanliness, flat wide walking paths and general appearance. Lots of greenery/ trees and artistic installations throughout the walk. Saw plenty of animals in well equipped outdoor areas. Decent cafe available with some tables viewing meerkat enclosure directly. Mobility scooters for those who require them at the front entrance. Particular note are the very attractive indoor displays. A little pricey but the presentation,amenities and animals are worthy recipients of the dollars spent. All staff/ keepers we interacted with were very friendly and informative.
Halina Sialeipata
Google review
Absolutely loved Sydney Zoo. Great place to take kids in western Sydney. Went during the week, was busy but not crowded. Lots of school excursions on the day we went so saw school groups taking part in educational programs and activities. Beautifully landscaped and easy to walk around and push a pram. The Africa exhibit was excellent and they just had a new addition with a baby giraffe. Highly recommend visiting