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14 Wildlife Parks in Sydney Worth Booking

14 tours  ·  from $38 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 14 wildlife parks in Sydney worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry - Starting at Circular Quay and heading west
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All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

1.All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,832 reviews · from $204Our pick

Travel from Sydney to the Blue Mountains in a small group, visit the Three Sisters, ride Scenic World’s railway, Skyway, and Cableway, eat a dietary-friendly lunch, meet Australian wildlife, then return by ferry. Guides such as Kat, Axel, Grant, and Rin add local stories and steady care throughout the long day.

“The tour was absolutely brilliant from start to finish! Tony, our guide, was incredibly informative and such a lovely guy — he really made the day special. The Blue Mountains were breathtaking, Sydney Zoo was fantastic, the food was delicious, and the boat trip back was the perfect, relaxing end to an amazing day. Highly recommend!”

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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

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

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

This 10-hour small-group trip combines the Three Sisters, Scenic World’s Skyway, Cableway and Railway, a Blue Mountains village, Sydney Zoo and a ferry ride to Circular Quay. You start at 6:45 am, travel with a guide such as Phil, Scott or Rod, and return to central Sydney around 5 pm.

“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 gentle start
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Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo

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

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

Spend 10.5 hours visiting the Three Sisters, Scenic World, Katoomba Cascades, Cahill’s Lookout, Leura, and Sydney Zoo. Three Scenic World rides, a koala photo, hotel pickup, and a Sydney Harbour ferry are included. Guides such as Ronnie, Adrian, Piotr, Karen, and Chris are known for adding local stories and keeping the busy day on track.

“Lovely guide who was interesting and knowledgeable. A great trip seeing some amazing sites.”

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Sydney: Taronga Zoo Tickets - The Australian Walkabout and Native Wildlife
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Sydney: Taronga Zoo Tickets

4.Taronga Zoo Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,551 reviews · 1 day · from $38Best value

Take a full-day trip to Taronga Zoo, reached in about 12 minutes by ferry from Circular Quay. Follow nine trails through Australian and exotic animal habitats, watch Free Flight Birds and seal presentations, and see giraffes with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge behind them. Entry includes keeper talks and daily presentations, but transport, food, and special animal encounters cost extra.

“I had an awesome experience at Taronga Zoo!! I highly recommend for all ages.”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains, Scenic World, Zoo, & Ferry Ride - Scenic World: railway, Skyway, and cableway
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains, Scenic World, Zoo, & Ferry Ride

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

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

Spend 10 hours touring the Blue Mountains in a minivan of up to 20 people. Visit Echo Point, ride all three Scenic World attractions, stop for lunch in a mountain village, see koalas, wombats, and kangaroos at Sydney Zoo, then take the Parramatta River ferry beneath the Harbour Bridge to Circular Quay. Guides include Scotty, Phil, Lloyd, Rod, and Brian.

“Rain and fog, no view of the Three Sisters, but a really fun day”

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Blue Mountains: Three Sisters, Scenic World and Wildlife park - The early Sydney departure and ride west
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Blue Mountains: Three Sisters, Scenic World and Wildlife park

6.Three Sisters, Scenic World and Wildlife park

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

Leave Sydney early for the Blue Mountains, where you’ll visit Echo Point, ride all three Scenic World attractions, walk through rainforest, enjoy lunch, and finish at a wildlife park. Guides including Sean, Ella, Luke, Mick, and Tom add local stories and humor. Hotel pickup is available from selected Sydney hotels.

“Thanks to our guide Sean for this fantastic day. His knowledge and humor made this excursion an unforgettable day. He managed to drop us off everywhere in time to be ahead ofthe horde of tourists. Highly recommanded if you want to discover the Blue Mountains. 😎👍 Erik”

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Sydney: Taronga Zoo Ticket with Return Ferry - Collecting your ticket at the harbour
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Sydney: Taronga Zoo Ticket with Return Ferry

7.Taronga Zoo Ticket with Return Ferry

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

Spend a full day at Taronga Zoo with entry and a return ferry from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour. Explore at your own pace, see native Australian animals and rare species, and plan around free keeper talks and shows. The zoo is hilly, so bring walking shoes and check the ferry timetable before you go.

“Super easy process. The staff at the booth were very helpful & clearly explained where the meeting point was & which gate/ berth to wait at. Ferry was quick & on time. Loved Taronga Zoo as well. Gorgeous natural environments for the animals, lots of information. Take a hat & your walking shoes!! Highly recommend.”

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WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour, All Inclusive - Macquarie Pass brings forest and winding roads
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WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour, All Inclusive

8.WILD Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour, All Inclusive

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

Leave Sydney for a 10.5-hour small-group trip through the South Coast and Southern Highlands. Guides Dave or Damon lead you to waterfalls, eucalyptus forests, wild wombats, kangaroos, and other native animals, with snacks, pub dinner, photos, and a short stargazing stop included.

“The scenic lookouts were lovely and not too taxing to get to. The bus was very comfortable. The animals encountered were in abundance and the tour guide was incredibly respectful of the animals and very knowledgeable. This was a great experience for us. Our guide took amazing photos of the animals and sent them on to us free of charge. Very good value for money and an excellent experience.”

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Sydney Taronga Zoo General Entry Ticket - Wild Australia and the animals you came to see
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Sydney Taronga Zoo General Entry Ticket

9.Sydney Taronga Zoo General Entry Ticket

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

Spend 3 to 6 hours at Taronga Zoo, seeing more than 5,000 animals across 350 species. Take the 12-minute ferry from Circular Quay, watch the free-flight bird and seal presentations, and add koala or giraffe encounters for an extra fee.

“Wonderful zoo, plan 4-5 hours, nice view of the city and the animals are well taken care of! Well worth the time!”

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Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry - Sydney Harbour - Boarding at Circular Quay Wharf 6
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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 to Taronga Zoo, with harbour commentary and views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Fort Denison. Your zoo ticket covers more than 2,900 animals across 10 themed areas. Plan 4 to 8 hours, check the ferry timetable, and use the free shuttle to reach the hilltop entrance.

“This was an easy way to see the Zoo and get a round trip ferry ride. Highly recommend this tour option.”

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Sydney Taronga Zoo Wild Australia Experience - Inside the zoo kitchen and Australian Nocturnal House
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Sydney Taronga Zoo Wild Australia Experience

11.Sydney Taronga Zoo Wild Australia Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 492 reviews · from $129

Spend two hours with a Taronga Zoo keeper, meeting koalas, kangaroos, echidnas, wombats, and other Australian animals. You will visit the zoo kitchen and Australian Nocturnal House, ride Sky Safari, enjoy advertised tea and cupcakes, and keep your all-day zoo admission. Groups are limited to eight.

“An absolutely beautiful zoo, even though a number of the animals were unavailable for viewing. The behind-the-scenes experience was well worth the cost. Our guide was informative, and very entertaining. Particularly enjoyed learning about "Drop Bears"! Highly recommend to all.”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World - Leura Village is a useful lunch break, not a hosted meal
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World

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

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

Spend about 10 hours and 45 minutes combining Sydney Zoo, a complimentary digital koala photo, kangaroos, Leura Village, Blue Mountains lookouts, and Scenic World rides. A guide such as Alfie, Tom, Said, or Chen leads the day, though traffic, queues, and weather can make the schedule feel tight.

“Tours was great. Weather was not but can’t help that! Great day overall…………………………………………………………………..,.”

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#1 Blue Mountains Tour Scenic World Waterfalls Wildlife Park - The early road to the Blue Mountains
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#1 Blue Mountains Tour Scenic World Waterfalls Wildlife Park

13.#1 Blue Mountains Tour Scenic World Waterfalls Wildlife Park

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

Spend a full day from Sydney in the Blue Mountains with local guides such as Ela, Sean, Mick, and Luke. Visit the Three Sisters, ride Scenic World’s railway, cableway, and skyway, eat lunch, then see koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and other Australian wildlife at Featherdale before returning to the city by late afternoon.

“Our guide Sean was excellent. Very knowledgeable. Everything was organized and we were given plenty of time at each stop. Loved getting an early start, which helped us avoid crowds at the stops.”

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Blue Mountains Adventure w Scenic World, Zoo, Koala Photo & Ferry - The early run to Glenbrook
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Blue Mountains Adventure w Scenic World, Zoo, Koala Photo & Ferry

14.Blue Mountains Adventure w Scenic World, Zoo, Koala Photo & Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 407 reviews · from $154

Start early with Sydney CBD pickup, then visit Glenbrook, three Blue Mountains lookouts, Scenic World rides, Leura, and Sydney Zoo. You’ll get a digital koala photo, kangaroo time, and a ferry ride to Circular Quay. Guides such as Ronnie, Karen, Chris, and Adrian are known for lively commentary and careful timekeeping.

“There are plenty of stops for the small bladder people. It also stops for lunch. Our tour guide was amazing”

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