Zoos in Australia
Zoos across Australia
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Roar and Snore Taronga Zoo
📍 Mosman, NSW
Roar and Snore offers an unforgettable overnight camping experience at Taronga Zoo, featuring safari-style tents with harbour views, guided night safari tours led by expert keepers, intimate animal encounters, and included meals. Children can explore the zoo after hours, learn about animals from knowledgeable staff, and enjoy a full day of zoo admission the following day, making it an educational and adventurous family experience.
Hunter Valley Wildlife Park
📍 Nulkaba, NSW
Hunter Valley Wildlife Park offers a diverse collection of over 200 animals from Australia and around the world, including native species like kangaroos, koalas, and wombats, plus exotic animals like lions and giraffes. Families can enjoy up-close animal encounters such as feeding kangaroos, meeting meerkats with keepers, and walking through a lorikeet enclosure, with daily operations from 9 AM to 4 PM and picnic areas available.
Symbio Wildlife Park
📍 Helensburgh, NSW
Symbio Wildlife Park is Southern Sydney's premier zoo featuring over 500 animals across 20 acres, including native Australian wildlife and international species. Families can hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, cuddle koalas, explore the farmyard, and cool off at the dedicated splash park during warmer months. The park also includes an adventure playground, animal shows, and offers season passes, birthday party packages, and animal encounter experiences suitable for all ages.
Taronga Zoo Sydney
📍 Mosman, NSW
Taronga Zoo Sydney is a harbourside zoo featuring over 350 animal species with scenic views of Sydney Harbour. The venue offers family activities including keeper talks, animal encounters, educational programs for school groups, and the exhilarating Wild Ropes adventure course, plus accommodation options like the Roar and Snore overnight experience for families seeking a unique wildlife adventure.
Sydney Zoo
📍 Eastern Creek, NSW
Sydney Zoo is Sydney's largest combined zoo and aquarium, home to over 150 species across African, Asian, Australian and aquatic habitats. Families can enjoy interactive animal encounters, keeper talks every half hour, special events like Dinosaur Safari and toddler dance parties, plus educational programs—all in a fully accessible venue with free parking and no hills or steps.
Perth Zoo
📍 South Perth, WA
Perth Zoo in South Perth offers a fun educational experience for families with live animal exhibits, dinosaur displays at Zoorassic Park, and interactive behind-the-scenes animal encounters led by zookeepers. The venue features dedicated kids programs, low-sensory quiet hours for neurodivergent children, picnic areas, and on-site cafes, making it convenient for a full family day out.
Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
📍 Doonside, NSW
Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park offers an immersive experience with over 260 native Australian animal species across 7 acres of bushland, including interactive encounters where children can hand-feed penguins and meet quokkas and wombats. The park operates 365 days a year with on-site facilities including a café and picnic areas, and offers educational programs designed to help families connect with and learn about endangered Australian wildlife.
Melbourne Zoo
📍 Parkville, VIC
Melbourne Zoo offers wildlife encounters with animals from around the world in the heart of Melbourne, including special experiences like meeting giraffes and gorillas. The zoo features dedicated play spaces, daily keeper talks, and programs like 'Keeper Kids' for young children aged 0-5, making it ideal for families. With flexible opening hours (9am-5pm daily), affordable membership options, and various on-site dining options, it's designed to accommodate families with children of all ages.
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
📍 Sydney, NSW
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo offers an engaging wildlife experience with walk-through habitats featuring iconic Australian animals including koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and platypuses. Children can enjoy keeper talks, special encounters like breakfast with koalas, and interactive photo opportunities while learning about native species. The compact 1.5-2 hour format makes it ideal for families, with combo ticket options available to combine with other Sydney attractions.