Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks, Sydney

Directions: It is probably best to catch the ferry from Circular Quay.


	Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks: A ZOO WITH A VIEW	Tip Rating:

Updated By BerniShand

on January 1, 2005

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Sydney pride

for some of the best views of Sydney then visit the Taronga Zoo, after much deliberation we decided the giraffes have the best look out although the collection of exotic animals is very good its the native Australian collection we found the most interesting, and the koala encounter best of all the zoo was first built in 1916 and was undergoing considerable builing works when we visited, to provide more spacious accommodation for the animals. It was a little chaotic - we couldnt find the elephants, not the sort of creature you can easily overlook - but we had a great day there if you like you can do a 1 1/2 to 2 hour VIP tour which costs $55 including entry, [ booking required 02 9969 2777 ]but we just wanted to wander but do buy the Zoo Pass which includes return ferry from Circular Quay, cablecar ride up to the Zoo and Zoo entry for $28.40, alternatively you can get bus number 247 from the centre of Sydney the zoo is open daily from 0900 to 1700

Address: Bradleys Head Road, Mosman Bay

Phone: 02 9969 2777


	Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks: Port Stephens: Oakvale Farm & Fauna World	Tip Rating:

Updated By xuessium

on June 25, 2005

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Koala@OakvaleF&F

Port Stephens is 220 kilometres from Sydney, essentially a 2.5 hours drive north from Sydney via the F3 Freeway. I came here via day tour, which is always on any day tour itinerary brochure in Sydney. It's a little pricey at almost A$150 per pax (including Hunter Valley). Oakvale Farm & Fauna World is just another one of the many wildlife parks and sanctuaries that litter throughout Australia. This is possibly my 10th visit to one of these places so do excuse me if I am a little jaded but my guess is that for first-time-folks to Oz, this park will excites with its many indigenious marsupials (eg: kangaroos, wombats, koalas etc) on display. You can roam the grounds and see the animals as well as feed the kangaroos, the ponies and the alpacas, always a thrill for kids. The koala pen has to be one of the most spacious I have seen. Not too bad a place to stop and catch up on your zoology lesson.

Address: RMB 2828, Nelson Bay Road, Salt Ash, NSW 2318

Phone: 61-2-49826222 Fax: 61-2-49826533

Other Contact: email: oakvale@hunterlink.net.au


	Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks: Something that I have never seen before	Tip Rating:

By unravelau

on April 25, 2003

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Madonna and child.

While I have seen plenty of koala in the wild and often with babies on their backs, this was the first time that I had ever seen a baby suckling its mother. Although this was taken at Taronga Park Zoo and far from being totally in the wild, every effort is made to keep all of the animals in as close to their proper environment as possible.

Address: Taronga Park Zoo

Directions: A ferry ride from Sydney's Circular Quay.

Website: www.zoo.nsw.gov.au/


	Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks: Taronga Zoo - How to get there.	Tip Rating:

Updated By Jerelis

on May 20, 2007

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The enterance of the Taronga
Park Zoo.

Opened in 1884, the Taronga Zoo is the first public zoo in New South Wales. The Taronga Zoo is located on the North side of the harbour. It's in a direct line of the center of Sydney. Just for its spectacular view on the Sydney skyline the Zoo is worth a visit. Although you can drive to Taronga Zoo we prefered (like most visitors) to go there by ferry. You can reach the Zoo by the ferry from Circular Quay, from Wharf 2, which is a 12-minute journey. Once you're on the harbour of the Zoo there are three ways to travel to the enterance. Of course you can go by foot or by the bus, but the most spectacular way to do this is by cable railway (the Sky Safari cable car) along the hill towards the enterance. This journey provides spectacular views of the harbour. The most popular travel package referred to as the Zoopass, offers a there-and-back-again ferry ride, Zoo admission, as well as Sky Safari access.

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Address: Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman NSW 2088

Phone: +61 2 9969 2777

Directions: The Taronga Zoo is located on the North side of the harbour. It's in a direct line of the center of Sydney.

Website: http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au/index.htm

Other Contact: Email: tz@zoo.nsw.gov.au


	Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks: Visit TARONGA ZOO	Tip Rating:

on April 15, 2005

Clean, friendly, well presented zoo less than 15 minutes from Sydney's CBD withover 2,000 animals. It is elevated on a hill across the the harbour from the Opera House and the views from the zoo are spectacular. Staff was super friendly. It's fun for all ages, a great way to spend an entire day with friends or family. Open 9am - 5pm every day of the year (inluding Christmas!) Please check the web sites(below) for most up to date prices & packages http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au/content/view.asp?id=54

Address: Bradley's Head Road -- Sydney, NSW

Phone: 13 15 00

Directions: You can drive there, or better yet, take the ferry there from Circular Quay and get the ferry & zoo pass package deal! Check web site for most current pricing.

Website: http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au/content/view.asp?id=39


	Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks: You can see AUS animals at Taronga ZOO	Tip Rating:

Updated By misakitaguchi

on July 21, 2003

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koala

I went to there when I was 16years old as a homestay program. Taronga means "view of beautiful water" by Aborizini word. You can see several kind of animals like koala,kangaloo,emu,dingo blackdevil and duckbill etc. Adult and Children both can enjoy at there. Adult enter fee is about $15 and Child fee is about $7.5. ( But this enter fee is by 1999)

Address: Brdaleys Head Rd,Mosman

Phone: 02-9969-2777

Directions: Ferry is available.No2 walf.


	Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks: Taronga Zoo	Tip Rating:

Updated By Canadienne

on April 1, 2003

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Taronga Zoo Entrance

I have general reservations about visiting zoos ~ I find them often to be depressing places that cause me upset over the animals' living conditions (an enclosure may be big compared to other zoos, but how does it compare to the animal's natural habitat?). However, I do recognize the great work zoos can contribute in breeding and research. Taronga Zoo has an excellent reputation in this field. . and the setting of the zoo is incredible (habour background wherever you look). See my travelogue for some animal shots ~ I took quite a few.


	Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks: See the flora & fauna of Australia within Sydney	Tip Rating:

Updated By CdnJane

on June 28, 2007

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Koala at Taronga Zoo

I've described Taronga Zoo in my intro to Sydney, but I must say again that it is a must see. If you aren't going to have a chance to wander up into Croc territory... you can see close up one of those huge Salties that Steve Irwin liked to play with. The birds of Australia are there to be enjoyed or giggle at. Your chance to see a Koala in the wilds is not too likely, much less an echidna, dingo or wombat... well here at the zoo you have your opportunity. I will always love seeing the big cats and apes of Africa & Asia, and Taronga offered me that chance again. The sister zoo in Dubbo, beyond the Blue Mtns wasn't as great, except for the huge tortoises.

Directions: Best to take the ferry directly to the zoo from Circular Quay.


	Zoo / Aquarium/ Animal parks: Sydney aquarium	Tip Rating:

By mallyak

on May 1, 2008