The World’s 2 Best Zoo Visits

1.Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry – Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 722 reviews · from $56Our pick

Take a Captain Cook Cruises ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 6 to Taronga Zoo, with admission included. See the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Fort Denison from the water, then explore 2,900-plus animals at your own pace. Plan on four to eight hours, and take the first ferry so you have time for talks, shows, and the zoo’s steep paths.

“Ferry to and from zoo is an excellent experience as you enjoy the view of the bay including viewing the Opera House and the Bridge. Best to visit not an a rainy days as some animals will be hiding. Beautiful zoo.”

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2.Taronga Zoo & Whale Watching Cruise Combo – Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $96

Start at Circular Quay at 9:30 a.m. for a narrated whale-watching cruise beyond Sydney Heads, then visit Taronga Zoo and return by ferry. Your ticket covers the cruise, zoo entry, and city ferry. Expect strong harbor views, native wildlife, hills and steps at the zoo, and possible rough seas.

“This was a great day trip - spending the morning on a boat, experiencing majestic whales, and the afternoon at Taronga Zoo. The activity was well organized, easy to find and flexible to manage. Bring plenty of sunscreen!”

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