Animals & Wildlife

Taronga Zoo

The Zoo with the View! - A wildlife experience just 12 minutes from the city by ferry and the best place to see Australia’s amazing wildlife. Breathtaking Harbour panoramas as well as the largest collection of native and exotic animals in NSW. Koalas, kangaroos, echidnas and much more, plus the amazing QBE free-flight Bird Show. Taronga Zoo is open every day of the year : from 9am to 5pm, including Christmas Day (From 9am to 4pm Dec 31 NYE Day)
Location: Mosman

Oceanworld Manly

Oceans of Fun! - Dive into Oceanworld Manly with huge sharks, giant turtles, rays, tropical fish, and more. Get up close to our animals in our daily interactive shows, watch and learn as the sharks and fish are fed, or get your hands wet in the touchpool. For the more daring, take the plunge with Shark Dive Xtreme, or Kids Snorkel Safari, a once in a lifetime opportunity! Entry includes all daily shows and guided tours.
Location: Manly

Australian Reptile Park

Experience loads of animal interaction and hands-on wildlife shows every day. Enjoy a close encounter with some of the park’s scaly and furry animals during Snappy Hour, 11am-2pm daily, including Walk with Hugo the giant Galapagos tortoise. Have a photo with a snugly python, cute Tasmanian devil (Oct-April), gorgeous wombat or cuddly koala. Hand-feed friendly kangaroos. Witness Elvis, NSW's biggest croc lunge for his lunch daily at 1:30pm. See unique exhibits Lost World of Reptiles, Spider World and Frog Hollow...
Location: Somersby

Featherdale Wildlife Park

Featherdale Wildlife Park at Doonside (near Blacktown) is Sydney’s ultimate interactive wildlife experience. The Park is conveniently located just 40mins from Sydney’s CBD and is en route to the famous Blue Mountains. Winner of ‘Major Tourist Attraction’ Award at the Tourism NSW Awards in 2009. Cuddle up to a koala and hand feed a kangaroo at anytime of day. Open daily 9am-5pm.
Location: Doonside (near Blacktown)