The male African Lion’s thick mane makes it look bigger to rivals and protects its throat during a fight.
Wild Australia
Taronga's Wild Australia Experience
Up to 8 people, 1.5-2 hour package.
This exclusive journey of Australian Discovery is led by a Zookeeper and is designed to encourage interaction between visitors, Australian animals and our Zoo family, enabling you to have a hands-on, behind the scenes experience.
Firstly visitors will receive an introduction to Australia's unusual wildlife including excellent photo opportunities with koalas, kangaroos and echidnas. Next, venture into the wilderness of the Australian bushland where you will enter the underground world of the endangered Southern Hairy-nosed Wombat and discover some of the mysteries of the platypus.
Your Keeper will explain the special adaptations of our unique Aussie animals, which enable them to live in harmony with the Australian environment. This tour is perfect for visitors who are interested in the environment and the world around them.
- Tours daily at 10.00am and 2.00pm.
- Small personalised group fully escorted by expert guides and keepers
- Have a photo with koalas in their enclosure.
- See the kangaroos and wallabies and have the opportunity to hand-feed.
- Visit a real working ‘animal kitchen' and see how all the food is prepared.
- Visit behind-the-scenes in the Australia's Nightlife house and enjoy encounters with nocturnal creatures.
- Meet some hand-raised native animals
- Includes a round trip on the Sky Safari cable car - discover why Taronga is known as "the Zoo with the view".
- Includes all day Zoo access.
- Receive a morning or afternoon tea (such as scones, tea and coffee) at Treetops Café.
- Take home an Aussie friend souvenir.
Bookings required 48 hours in advance (seven days a week during business hours).
All tours depart from the Information Centre at the Main Entrance.
Tourism Co-ordinator
Taronga Zoo
Phone +61 (2) 9978 4782
Fax +61 (2) 9969 7515
Email: tourism@zoo.nsw.gov.au
