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Roar and Snore Taronga Zoo

📍 Mosman, NSW

★4.7(137 Google reviews)đŸ‘ļAll ages

Overnight zoo camping in safari-style tents with Sydney Harbour views, guided night safari, intimate animal encounters, keeper talks, dinner, breakfast, and next-day zoo admission. Complimentary parking included.

✓ Overnight safari tents✓ Sydney Harbour views✓ Night safari✓ Giraffe encounter✓ Lion roars at dawn✓ Adult-only option
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★★★★★Featured review by Michael Rappaz

Simply amazing! The staff was great and the whole experience was unforgettable. Great views from our tent, the food was good (even as non meat eaters), the entertainment and different events was also great. I recommend arriving slightly earlier than they ask. We arrived 30 mins before and got the chance to meet some zoo keepers who were holding snakes and lizards which was very cute! I do recommend booking for a night where it's adult only, made the experience much more enjoyable not having loads of young kids around.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 8+ who can engage with evening programs, handle hills, and appreciate the immersive animal encounters. The terrain involves significant walking up and down slopes. For a quieter experience, adult-only nights are available.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Arrive 30 minutes before the official start to get informal keeper and animal time
⏰Wear comfortable shoes — the site involves hills and significant walking
đŸŽŸī¸Book adult-only sessions if you prefer a quieter overnight without young children
🚗The behind-the-scenes giraffe experience happens the following morning — do not leave early

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.7
★★★★★

137 Google reviews

Outstanding food and dining35%
Unforgettable animal encounters35%
Harbour views from campsite30%
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Michael Rappaz

3 years ago

★★★★★

“Simply amazing! The staff was great and the whole experience was unforgettable. Great views from our tent, the food was good (even as non meat eaters), the entertainment and different events was also great. I recommend arriving slightly earlier than they ask. We arrived 30 mins before and got the chance to meet some zoo keepers who were holding snakes and lizards which was very cute! I do recommend booking for a night where it's adult only, made the experience much more enjoyable not having loads of young kids around.”

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Brent Wallace

a year ago

★★★★★

“What an amazing experience this was! The food was amazing, the tour guides were so knowledgable on all the animals we saw during the night walk. The behind the scenes experience with the Giraffes in the morning was fantastic. The view you get from the campsite over Sydney Harbour was unbelievable.”

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Sara Rodger

2 months ago

★★★★★

“We had the most amazing time. The food was delicious, the tents were perfect, and the hosts were so super lovely. Each experience is different, but I was beyond happy with our up close encounter; it was a lifelong dream ticked off my list. Thank you x”

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K G

3 months ago

★★★★★

“We loved this! Such a fun, unique experience, especially hearing the lion roar at 4am. đŸĻ This was the best thing we did while visiting Sydney. Highly recommend!”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Roar and Snore places guests in safari-style tents overlooking Sydney Harbour within Taronga Zoo. The experience includes a guided night safari, close-up animal encounters, keeper talks, a behind-the-scenes giraffe session the following morning, dinner, breakfast, and full next-day zoo admission. Tents sleep up to four with shared bathroom facilities. Hear lions roar from the campsite at dawn. Adult-only sessions also available.

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