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NYE09 @ Taronga Zoo
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Looking for a unique and memorable experience? Celebrate this New Year’s Eve at Taronga Zoo. Kick off your New Year’s Eve with a special peek around the Zoo after closing time. Groove to great live entertainment set against the spectacular skyline of Sydney with some of the best views of the New Year’s Eve fireworks. Safe for the family and easily accessible, either bring your own picnic, or food and beverages will be available for sale on site.
Gold Reserve Tickets
Venu: (Outdoor) Bird Show Amphitheatre & Condor Lawns
Cost: Adults: $250
Children: $150
Families (2+2): $700
Time: Gates open 6pm – 2am
Includes:
- Spectacular views of Sydney Harbour and Bridge for 9pm and midnight fireworks
- Access to both Gold and Silver sections for the entertainment options
- Secure parking on-site at the Zoo
- Zoo access with some animals on display until 7:30pm
- Live music and entertainment
- BYO food and beverages (also available for sale on-site)
- Complimentary park-and-ride service from Spit Junction
Silver Reserve Tickets
Venu: (Outdoor) Concert Lawns (Grassed area)
Cost: Adults: $150
Children: $90
Families (2+2):$420
Time: Gates open 6pm
Includes:
- Views* of Sydney Harbour and Bridge for 9pm and midnight fireworks
- Zoo access with some animals on display until 7.30pm
- Live music and entertainment
- Complimentary park-and-ride service from Spit Junction
- BYO food and beverages (also available for sale onsite)
- Limited secure parking available onsite at the Zoo for an additional $50 per car for Silver ticket holders
* Some obstructed views
Taronga Centre’s 2009 NYE Offering
Twinkle at Taronga
Celebrate the end of 2009 this New Years Eve at Taronga Zoo’s Twinkle at Taronga! Be spoilt with a delectable 3 course banquet and matching wines whilst dancing the night away to our live band and marvelling at the uninterrupted, panoramic views of Sydney Harbour – a sensational way to farewell 2009 and welcome in the New Year!
Cost: $445
Includes:
- 3 Course Dinner
- Canapés and cheese
- Beer / Wine and soft drinks
- Live music and entertainment
- Radio simulcast for fireworks
- Complimentary return transfers
Masquerade Ball
Indulge in a night of glamour and unmask 2010 at Taronga Zoo’s Masquerade Ball. 180 degrees of pure city views, lavish canapés, champagne cocktails on arrival and a night of live music – the perfect scene for a magnificent New Year’s Eve celebration.
Cost: $295
Includes:
- Substantial canapé service throughout the night
- Beer / Wine and soft drinks
- Champagne Cocktail on arrival
- Live music and entertainment
- Theming
- Radio simulcast for fireworks
- Complimentary return transfers
note: offering subject to change without notice
Please contact the Taronga Centre New Years Eve Management Team on (02) 9969 2400 for more information on 'Twinkle at Taronga' or the 'Masquerade Ball’.
Last year’s event sold out well in advance so don’t risk missing out this year...book early. Tickets will go on sale 12th October via Ticketek www.ticketek.com.au
Venue Information for NYE09@ Taronga Zoo
Zoo Entry & Event Start Time
For Gold and Silver ticketed events entry is from 6.00pm via the Zoo’s Main Entrance Gate. NYE tickets do not allow access to the Zoo prior to 6.00pm. Access to the Zoo will be on presentation of your Gold or Silver tickets issued to you by Ticketek.
(If you are planning to visit the Zoo during the day you will need to exit the premises at 4.00pm when the Zoo closes to the public and re-enter at 6.00pm. Normal admission fees will apply during the day.)
Transport
Gold Reserve tickets entitles guests to park on site at Taronga Zoo in the main Zoo car park, entrance off Bradley’s Head Road. You will be sent a car park voucher with your gold tickets (one per transaction). A number of police roadblocks will operate to control access to Taronga Zoo and the Sydney Harbour foreshore areas. Access through these roadblocks will require this car park ticket. Gold reserve ticket holders are also welcome to use the Shuttle Bus service provided from Spit Junction.
Silver Reserve ticket holders can access complimentary parking at either Vista Street car park (entry off Vista Street) or Bridgepoint car park (entry off Horden Drive) in Spit Junction. The Shuttle Bus service to and from the Zoo will pick up guests from the rear of Mosman Council, The Crescent, Mosman and will begin service at 5.00pm. This shuttle bus will continue to do trips to and from the Zoo throughout the evening, leaving regularly from the Main Entrance of the Zoo approximately 2.00am. Please note that your vehicle can remain in either of these car parks until 3.00am at the latest. If you have purchased a car space on site for the additional fee you will be sent a car park voucher with your tickets.
Please note: There may be delays upon exit for cars and the shuttle transport to Spit Junction following the midnight firework display due to the heavy volume of traffic from the City. We appreciate your understanding.
Public transport:
Visit www.131500.com.au or call 131500 for up to date New Year’s Eve public transport information. Ferries will not be running after 3pm due to the boat traffic in the harbour. They will be replaced by buses from CBD.
Food and Beverages for sale on New Year’s Eve
For the Silver area the following will be for sale; BBQ items, ice creams, wraps, sandwiches, snacks, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages including beer, wine and sparkling by the bottle and glass. The Taronga Food Market located near the Gold section will be open to all NYE patrons offering, Pizza, Asian Noodles, Burgers & hot chips, fresh sandwiches, meat pies, sausage rolls, wraps and salads as well as alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages.
Animals will be on display within the following exhibits
Animal Exhibits Open until 7.30pm include Reptile World, Platypus Pools, Rainforest Aviary, Platypus House and Kangaroo Walkthrough. In addition Giraffes and Spider Monkeys, Lions and Tigers (until dark) will be on display.
Weather
Come prepared for this outdoor event with appropriate weather protection gear, the event will still proceed if raining. No refunds are available. Ponchos, coats and hats are preferable to umbrellas.
