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Feed the giraffes at Taronga Zoo - Sydney
Feed the giraffes at Taronga Zoo
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Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks: Taronga Park Zoo
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  • The Zoo is one of the major tourist attractions in Sydney. The best way to get there is by ferry from Circular Quay. Once you arrive at the ferry landing on Mosma, take the tram up to the Zoo. You get a bird's eye view of the park and of Sydney Harbor. I must say I was a bit disappointed with the Zoo. It was undergoing major restoration/construction and many of the exhibits and animals were not available for viewing. We were lucky enough to meet a travel writer who was staying at our hotel who gave us free passes to visit the Zoo. The free passes made up for any dissappointment as the entrance to the Zoo is a bit on the pricey side. We did enjoy what little animals there were to see. One of the reasons why I wanted to visit the zoo was to see the koalas and kangaroos. You are allowed to be photographed with the koalas but you are not allowed to touch them. This particular Koala had a joey in her pouch. The koala area is located upon entering the park. Make sure to take in one of the many bird and seal shows given throughout the day. Showtimes are posted along the park and can also indicated on the park map.

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  • Address: Bradley's Head Road, Mosman
  • Phone: 9969 2777
  • Directions: Open daily from 9-5. Purchase the Zoo Pass which includes return ferry ticket from Circular Quay, admission and Sky Safari ride.
  • Website: www.zoo.nsw.gov.au

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    Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks: Sydney Aquarium Darling Harbour
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  • Sydney Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the world with more than 5000 different Australian fish displayed in their natural habitats. Visitors can "walk on the ocean floor" through 145 metres (480 ft) of acrylic underwater tunnels. The aquarium is open 9.30am-9pm daily.Admission is AUD $24 for Adults and AUD $12 for children.

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  • Address: Aquarium Pier, Darling Harbour
  • Phone: (02) 9262 2300

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    Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks: Taronga Zoo
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  • Taronga Zoo is a fantastic place to spend an afternoon. If arriving from the ferry, take the chairlift or bus to the top (Taronga Zoo is on a hill) - they're free. From the top its easy to work your way down. There is a lot to do, there is the seal show and the bird show, both of which are entertaining and informative. You can also (for a dollar or two) get your picture taken feeding a giraffe or standing right next to a koala. If you are travelling solo one of the zoo staff will happily take a photo for you. There are also many places in Taronga Zoo where you get superb views of Sydney Harbour. The only thing is that buying lunch can be a bit on the expensive side.

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  • Address: Bradley's Head Rd., Mosman
  • Phone: 9969 2777
  • Directions: Go to Circular Quay and take the short ferry ride over (You can buy a return ferry ticket and Taronga Zoo ticket as one).
  • Website: www.zoo.nsw.gov.au

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    Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks: Taronga Zoo
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  • Taronga Zoo is a great zoo. It is situated at the north shore of Sydney. You have to take the ferry to get there from Circular Quay. Once on the other side of the harbour you can either decide to walk to the top, since the zoo is built on a hill, or you can take the chair lift, which is much more relaxing and exciting too. Once at the top you can explore your way from there. A lot of the animals in the zoo are native australian animals. At the entrance you can immediately see some koalas for example. To get really close to them you can pay 3 dollars, which I thought was really worth it. On to the kangaroos, platypuses, emus etc. So much to see in this zoo, that also has a great view over Sydney's Harbour Bridge and Opera House. A good tip is that you can buy a ticket at the Circular Quay ferry terminal which includes a return ferry trip to the zoo and entrance to the zoo for only 31 dollars.

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  • Directions: Take the ferry from Circular Quay to the Zoo.

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    Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks: Featherdale Wildlife Park
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  • Do you know the difference between a Wallaroo, Wallabie, and a Kangaroo? Have you ever wanted to touch a live Koala, or see what a Wombat is like? If so, definitely take an adventure out to Featherdale Wildlife Park out in the suburbs of Sydney. Sarah was greeted right away by this little "joey" here, and the rest of the park was more fun! Educational information about alligators, tasmanian devils and dingos are also available here! Make sure to get all of your animal passport stamps as you walk around, and you can even purchase some ice cream cones with food in them to feed the baby roos! Admission fees: Adults: $18.50 Children (3 - 15 yrs): $9.00 Children under 3 yrs: Free with a paying adult (Excludes group bookings). Family Pass (2 adults and 2 children): $45.00 Additional Children : $5.00 Students: $14.50 Pensioners: $14.50 Seniors Card: $11.50

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  • Address: 217-229 Kildare Road, Doonside, NSW 2767
  • Phone: (612) 9622 1644
  • Directions: Off the M4 Motorway at Blacktown West to Kildare by car. Train to Blacktown, then Busway bus No.725 from the station.
  • Website: http://www.featherdale.com.au/

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    Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks: Taronga Zoo
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  • Taronga Zoo is the nation's leading zoological garden, featuring Australia's finest collection of native animals and a diverse collection of exotic species. What makes Taronga something special is its location at Bradley's Head, Mosman. The zoo is situated on elevated land along the waterfront, in one of the most beautiful vantage points on Sydney Harbour. As you zigzag your way up along the paths among the animal enclosures, you are able to enjoy magnificent harbour views. Although you can drive to the zoo, most visitors prefer to go there by ferry - a 12-minute ferry ride from Wharf 2, Circular Quay. The Taronga Zoo has its own jetty and you are able step off the boat and walk directly into the zoo. The Zoo offers special pre-booked tours and educational talks.

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  • Address: Mosman
  • Phone: (02) 9969 2777

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    Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks: Taronga Zoo - Great way to spend a day
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    I admit I am not a zoo expert, but this seems like a pretty good one to me. Not only does it have a huge variety of animals, it has one of the best views of Sydney. Take a friend or take the family, this is a nice way to spend a day in Sydney for tourists and locals alike. Kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, native birds, assorted marsupials, reptiles, crocs are all here as well as lions, tigers and bears! You'll also see rhinos. apes, monkeys, elephants and for a few $ you can feed the giraffes and get a photo with them too! There is no shortage of options for lunch or a snack, if you plan ahead you can bring a lunch with you and enjoy the many areas to have a bite to eat. There's also at least one big gift shop with a big variety of goodies or souvenirs. For the best value, make a whole day of it!

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  • Directions: Take the ferry from Circular Quay across Sydney Harbour, enjoy the view of the Opera House from the ferry. In just less than 15 minutes, you'll be at the Taronga Zoo jetty. You can catch the SKY SAFARI up to the zoo entrance, what a view!
  • Website: http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au/content/view.asp?id=39
  • Other Contact: www.zoo.nsw.gov.au/content/view.

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    Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks: Fish are therapeutic
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    Watching fish swim by.
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    I was never a fan of aquariums, but I am glad I didn't let this one pass me by. It is one of the best aquariums I have seen yet. Very informative, and lots of different types of sea animals and fish. Over 11,000 animals from 650 species to be precise. I could have spent hours sitting in front of the huge glass windows, watching the fish swim by.

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  • Address: Aquarium Pier, Darling Harbour
  • Phone: 9262 2300
  • Website: www.sydneyaquarium.com

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    Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks: Featherdale Park. Hands-on animal encounters!
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    There are quite a few wildlife parks in and around Sydney, but many people say that you should visit Featherdale if you have time for only one. It's a small park, but the animals are in good health, and you can get really up close to them. In some cases, you have the opportunity for "hands on" encounters, especially with the kangaroos and wallabies. The park is located in a suburban area of Sydney called Doonside. You can reach easily via twice-daily hotel pickup bus tours. (Call Featherdale for info) You can also take the City rail to Blacktown, and the bus 725 to the park. Car directions are below. We did it the easy way...... my mate Aussiedoug gave us a ride.

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  • Address: 217 Kildare Road, Doonside
  • Phone: 02 9622 1644
  • Directions: Take the M4 out of Sydney to Reservoir Road and turn off. Travel 4 km and turn left on Kildare Road.
  • Website: www.featherdale.com.au
  • Other Contact: 02 9671 4140 (fax)

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    Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks: Taronga Zoo
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  • The Taronga Zoo is fantastic! :) I totally recommend the ferry trip across the harbour to get to the zoo... When we visited in March 2004 there were baby tiger cubs and a lion cub...very cute!!! :) Entry is around $25 for an adult but you can get discount cards out of most Sydney informationn brochures so check them out before you go along.

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  • Address: Bradleys Head Road, Mosman
  • Phone: 9969 2777
  • Website: www.zoo.nsw.gov.au

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