Taronga is not-for-profit. Every dollar you spend saves wildlife.
Step into a lush, immersive forest habitat, not open to general zoo guests, and get closer than ever to our resident primates and other fascinating forest-dwelling animals and birds. This exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience offers a rare opportunity to assist in creating enrichment items, which you’ll personally place in the exhibit and watch as the animals interact with them up close.
During this experience you will meet one of our passionate Reptile Keepers, tour behind the scenes, and see some curious creatures up close. Get a glimpse of a day in a life of our keepers and how they adapt to survive and thrive in our diverse Aussie climates.
Gaze in wonder at our famous Australian icon, the koala! Venture into the exhibit as our knowledgeable zookeepers give you a private talk about these unique pouched marsupials.
Learn about these incredibly curious species from our expert keepers and get the opportunity to feed the Capybaras some of their favourite snacks.
Be dwarfed by Taronga’s tallest friends. Don’t miss out on this “once in a life time” experience to meet these African giants.
Step into the fascinating world of our lively meerkat mob with this unforgettable encounter.
You'll play a vital role in the meerkat’s day by placing out enrichment items designed to spark curiosity and encourage natural behaviours.
Meet Warada and Kep Kep and learn about the secret life of Dingoes at our new intimate experience that is guaranteed to create ever-lasting memories. Join our Keepers to create enriching playtime activities and watch as they interact and display natural Dingo behaviours around you.
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Get up close with Taronga’s Penguin colony. During this encounter you’ll get to feed them some of their favourite fish while learning from our expert Keepers all about these loveable creatures.
Taronga is proudly accredited by the Australasian Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA), the peak body, which represents the collective voice of the zoos, aquariums, sanctuaries and wildlife parks across Australasia that operate to the highest standards. Find out more about our accreditation.
Taronga offers the opportunity for guests to connect with wildlife and have meaningful animal encounters. Our aim is for these encounters to be enjoyable and inspiring for our guests as well as respectful to the animal. To understand more about Taronga's Dignity and Respect for Wildlife charter, click here.
