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15 Wildlife & Zoo Experiences in Sydney to Build a Day Around

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The 15 best wildlife & zoo experiences in Sydney you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry - Echo Point and the Three Sisters
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Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

1.Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,709 reviews · from $161Our pick

Start at 6:45 am with a small group of up to 20, visit Echo Point and Scenic World, stop for lunch in a Blue Mountains village, then explore Sydney Zoo before returning by ferry to Circular Quay. Guides such as Scott, Phil, Rod, and Leonard are known for lively storytelling.

“Guide was great and it was an entertaining experience. Don't like being forced to give extra verbage.”

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Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo - Glenbrook gives you a practical start
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Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo

2.Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,062 reviews · 10h 30m · from $144

Spend 10.5 hours exploring Echo Point, Scenic World, Katoomba Cascades, Leura, and Sydney Zoo. Three Scenic World rides, a digital koala photo, central Sydney pickup, and a ferry to Circular Quay are included. Guides such as Ronnie, Piotr, Adrian, and Chris are praised for their local insight.

“Ronnie was a great guide. She was funny and had a good attitude. She shared a lot of interesting information with us about the area and the places we toured. We saw so much in a day. The best thing about the zoo was seeing the cute koala bears and getting our picture taken with one. The Blue Mountains we’re beautiful and had a lot of interesting history. We saw an old coal mine and rode on the steepest railroad in the world. We did a sky tram for panoramic views of the valley.”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains, Scenic World, Zoo, & Ferry Ride - The early ride west from Sydney
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains, Scenic World, Zoo, & Ferry Ride

3.Blue Mountains, Scenic World, Zoo, & Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,484 reviews · 10 hours · from $139

Join Diamond Tours for a 10-hour small-group trip from Sydney to the Blue Mountains. Ride Scenic World’s Skyway, Railway, and Cableway, visit Sydney Zoo, stop for lunch in a mountain village, and return by ferry. Guides such as Scotty, Phil, Lloyd, Rod, and Brian are known for lively local commentary.

“Great trip taking in so much in the day! Phil was a great guide, super friendly and knowledgeable. Only downside is the bus used is very cramped for tall people, not a comfortable ride.”

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Blue Mountains: Three Sisters, Scenic World and Wildlife park - The Three Sisters and the big Blue Mountains view
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Blue Mountains: Three Sisters, Scenic World and Wildlife park

4.Three Sisters, Scenic World and Wildlife park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,481 reviews · from $182

Spend about 9.5 hours escaping Sydney for the Blue Mountains, with Scenic World’s three rides, rainforest walks, the Three Sisters, lunch, and a wildlife park. Small-group transport carries up to 21 people, with guides such as Sean, Ella, Luke, and Mick leading the day.

“This was an amazing not to miss experience. Stunning views and great tour guide. Definitely recommend it!”

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Sydney: Taronga Zoo Ticket with Return Ferry - Arriving beside Taronga Zoo
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Sydney: Taronga Zoo Ticket with Return Ferry

5.Taronga Zoo Ticket with Return Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,142 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Take a self-guided day trip to Taronga Zoo with entry and a return ferry from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour. You’ll see Australian wildlife, tigers, elephants, birds, and more, plus free keeper talks and shows. Collect your ticket from Fantasea Cruises before boarding.

“Good experience - wish there was a wider availability of ferries coming and going. A fun day - Recommended”

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WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour, All Inclusive - Sublime Point gives you the first big view
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WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour, All Inclusive

6.WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour, All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 959 reviews · from $178

Leave Sydney for Sublime Point, Macquarie Pass, Carrington Falls, and Fitzroy Falls before sunset wildlife walks in the Southern Highlands. Guides Dave or Damon lead groups of up to 19, provide snacks, dinner, photos, and practical help, with wombat and kangaroo sightings built into the day.

“Dave was a very thoughtful, entertaining, and considerate tour guide. He made the trip very smooth and enjoyable throughout the whole tour. His mixture of humor and genuinely interesting insight is a breath of fresh air, especially for such long tours. Additionally, after the tour was over, he took everyone to their hotels individually. He did not need to do this, but he did so anyway, which is very nice.”

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Sydney Taronga Zoo General Entry Ticket - Taking the 12-minute ferry from Circular Quay
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Sydney Taronga Zoo General Entry Ticket

7.Sydney Taronga Zoo General Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 941 reviews · from $39Best value

Spend 3 to 6 hours at Taronga Zoo Sydney, seeing more than 5,000 animals from 350 species across themed areas. Your ticket includes entry, the free-flight bird presentation, Seals for the Wild, and limited keeper talks. Ferry transport, food, animal encounters, and guided tours cost extra.

“Easy to get ticket and entry to the zoo by saving ticket in Google Wallet. Spent about 4 hours exploring.”

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Small Group Blue Mountains, Wildlife & Scenic World Day Tour - Leura gives you a short lunch break
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Small Group Blue Mountains, Wildlife & Scenic World Day Tour

8.Small Group Blue Mountains, Wildlife & Scenic World Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 932 reviews · 11 hours · from $147

Join Brighton Coach & Tours for an 11-hour Blue Mountains trip with Sydney Zoo, a koala photo, Leura, Three Sisters, and unlimited Scenic World rides. Guides such as Alfie, Tom, Stephen, and Max add useful local facts and good humor, while the busy schedule covers a lot in one day.

“It was an excellent trip, our guide Tom and our driver Bruno did very well as we had quite a large group (42).We could have had more time at Sydney Zoo as once we had fed the kangaroos and had photos with the Koalas it didn’t leave much time for the rest of the zoo. We had a nice stop for lunch at Leura and then on to Blue mountains and scenic park, a full but enjoyable day, well done”

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Sydney: Blue Mountains Wildlife & Bushwalk Small-Group Tour - The first Blue Mountains stops and the value of a local guide
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Sydney: Blue Mountains Wildlife & Bushwalk Small-Group Tour

9.Blue Mountains Wildlife & Bushwalk Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 822 reviews · 11 hours · from $133

Spend 11 hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Ben, Nigel, Scotty, or Tony, combining Featherdale Wildlife Park, short Blue Mountains bushwalks, Wentworth Falls, Three Sisters viewpoints, and lunch time in Leura or Katoomba. Expect a flexible day in a van with up to 23 people.

“Ben, our guide, provided a plan for the day that was tailored to the group. He demonstrated a deep knowledge of the history of key points of interest along the way, while maintaining a great pace throughout the day.”

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Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry - Sydney Harbour - Circular Quay Wharf 6 and the first practical steps
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Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry – Sydney Harbour

10.Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry – Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 722 reviews · from $56

Take a Captain Cook Cruises ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 6 to Taronga Zoo, then explore more than 2,900 animals at your own pace. You’ll see koalas, kangaroos, seals, giraffes, and native Australian species, with keeper talks, shows, picnic areas, and fine harbour views along the way.

“The Zoo is very well laid out and maintained for a great time for people of all ages. The people that handled the animals were very helpful and provided some great information”

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Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney - The 7:30 a.m. start and the minibus ride
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Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

11.Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 652 reviews · from $89

Travel from Sydney in a small luxury minibus with guide Sam or another Kangarrific Tours host. Meet koalas and kangaroos at a wildlife sanctuary, taste cheese and chocolate, visit two boutique wineries, and stop for lunch in the Hunter Valley. Expect a long day, extra tasting fees, and a small group of up to 11.

“Nice tour, the wildlife park is really nice and obvious animals well looked after, I personally would prefer lunch at a winery rather than a resort, the first winery I didn’t rate - Allandale, just wasn’t great at all. Second winery was beautiful and really good - Bon Villa, and would be nice to have a bit livelier music on way home. With a change of lunch venue and changing out first winery would be 5 star. Sam was a really good guide and knowledgable.”

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WILD Wombats and Kangaroo Experience, All Inclusive, Sydney - From Sydney to the South Coast
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WILD Wombats and Kangaroo Experience, All Inclusive, Sydney

12.WILD Wombats and Kangaroo Experience, All Inclusive, Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 637 reviews · 11 hours · from $176

Join Damon or Dave for an 11-hour small-group trip from Sydney into the Southern Highlands. You’ll visit waterfalls and national parks, eat at a country pub, and look for wild wombats, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, and night skies far from city lights.

“Incredible day trip! The highlight was definitely the wombats, but each stop was well thought out and planned. Plenty of snacks and drinks provided, and ample time to enjoy Australia’s natural beauty and wildlife. Dave is a great guide with entertaining anecdotes and animal facts along the way. Highly recommend 😊(and recommend the flying fox excursion as well)”

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Wildlife, Waterfalls and Wine Day Tour from Sydney - Symbio Wildlife Park and the best part of the day
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Wildlife, Waterfalls and Wine Day Tour from Sydney

13.Wildlife, Waterfalls and Wine Day Tour from Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · from $268

Spend 11 hours beyond Sydney with a small group of up to 11. Meet guides such as Steve, Jackie or Tony, visit Symbio Wildlife Park before opening, feed kangaroos, walk to Fitzroy Falls, enjoy a seaside lunch and taste local wine.

“Excellent trip and guide was the owner. Interactive with Koalas and wallabies' would definately recommend and will go again with my son next year”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World - The westward run to the Blue Mountains
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World

14.Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · from $149

Spend nearly 11 hours combining Sydney Zoo, a koala photo, kangaroo encounters, Leura, Gordon Falls, Echo Point, and Scenic World. Guides such as Alfie, Tom, Chen, and Said are praised for clear commentary and humor, though the packed schedule can feel rushed when queues or delays hit.

“This was a great way to get out of the city and see the country. Our guide, Alfie, was excellent. Lots of information and good sense of humor. Definitely recommend.”

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#1 Blue Mountains Tour Scenic World Waterfalls Wildlife Park - Katoomba, the Three Sisters, and Jamison Valley
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#1 Blue Mountains Tour Scenic World Waterfalls Wildlife Park

15.#1 Blue Mountains Tour Scenic World Waterfalls Wildlife Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 445 reviews · 9 hours · from $161

Leave Sydney early with guides such as Sean, Ela, Mick, or Luke for a full Blue Mountains day. See the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley, ride all three Scenic World attractions, eat lunch, then meet koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and other Australian animals at Featherdale Wildlife Park.

“Our tour guide Ela made our trip to the Blue Mountains, Scenic World and a wildlife park unforgettable. She was clear, concise, knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic; in fact, everything you could wish for in a tour guide. Our transport arrived on time and arrived back in Sydney at 16.00 - as planned. We enjoyed the small group experience and I think we all ended as friends by the end of the day. All in all, a great day out and one that I would highly recommend.”

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