Mosman

Taronga Zoo

65 min from Western Sydney Airport

From WSA

65 min

Duration

4-6 hours

Price

From $53

Family

Family friendly

Taronga Zoo overlooks Sydney Harbour from the ridge at Mosman, combining world-class wildlife with one of Australia's most dramatic urban backdrops. Home to over 4,000 animals across 350 species, the zoo is most famous for its Australian native animal exhibits, free-flight bird shows, and the spectacular harbour views from the Sky Safari cable car. It's reachable by a scenic 12-minute ferry from Circular Quay.

What to Expect

→4,000+ animals across 350 species
→Sky Safari cable car with panoramic harbour views
→Free-flight bird shows daily
→Koala and Australian native animal encounters
→12-minute ferry from Circular Quay
→Wildlife Conservation Society programs

Practical Details

Address

Bradleys Head Road, Mosman NSW 2088

Opening Hours

Mon-Sun 9:30am-5pm

Duration

4-6 hours

From WSA

65 min (68km)

Getting There

Taronga Zoo is 68km (65 mindrive) from Western Sydney International Airport. Car rental is your best option — the metro doesn't open until 2027.

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Included in Sydney Pass

This attraction is included in the iVenture Sydney Attraction Pass — worth it if you're visiting multiple sites.

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Nearby Attractions

Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
20 min from WSA
Sydney Zoo
25 min from WSA
iFly Indoor Skydiving Penrith
30 min from WSA

Flying in to WSI Airport? This is 65 min from Western Sydney International Airport (WSA) — easy to reach by car or rideshare straight from the terminal.

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