Events and Activities at Taronga

Our wild members-only events and activities listed below are not only educational and inspirational, but allow you special access to parts of the Zoo not available to the general Zoo visitor – so join today!

Animals of the Dreaming

Hear stories from the Dreaming and meet some of the real animals from these stories. Learn some animal dance and movement. Identify bush animals from the scats and tracks. Learn about the significance of the Taronga Zoo site from an indigenous perspective. See traditional artifacts.

All children need a ticket • Limit 60 per tour
 

Spider World - SOLD OUT

An animal that breathes through its bottom, tastes with its feet and has eyes that glow like sapphires? Head behind-the-scenes and discover the secret world of spiders. Meet Australia's largest and the world's most venomous spiders and many other fascinating mini-beasts that you never would have guessed lived in your own backyard.

Not suitable for under-4 year olds • All children need a ticket • Limit of 15 per session
 

Veterinary Clinic

What happens when a zoo animal gets sick? Find out from one of our experienced zoo nurses. See the operating theatre. Meet some recovering and rehabilitated animals.

Not suitable for under-5 year olds • All children need a ticket • Limit of 15 per session
 

Serpentaria - SOLD OUT

Snakes and lizards are fascinating but sometimes misunderstood. Find out how we look after them - everything from hatching to handling. Visit reptile holding-rooms and keeper preparation areas.

All children need a ticket • Limit of 15 per session
 

Australian Mammals

Ninety nine percent of Australia's Marsupials are nocturnal. They need special conditions for us to see them here at the zoo. Meet an Australian Mammals' keeper who will show you what goes on behind the closed doors of the nocturnal house.

Not suitable for under-8 year olds • All children need a ticket • Limit of 12 per session
 

Bedtime for Chimps - SOLD OUT

Come face to face with our closest relatives, the chimpanzees. Be there as they move into their night quarters after a day on exhibit. Be warned… they are excited and often very noisy.

Not suitable for under-12 year olds • All children need a ticket • Limit of 12 people
 

Night Walk

Taronga's sounds and sights are different at night. Join us on a volunteer-led walk to experience Serpentaria, Africa and Wild Asia by moonlight - even the most familiar sights look different. No torches please; let's keep things in the dark.

Not suitable for under-8 year olds • All children need a ticket • Limit of 45 people
 

Bird Theatre

The Bird Show - spectacular animals on a spectacular site. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes to make this show so amazing. See back of stage and meet some of the stars.

No one under eight please • All children need a ticket • Limit of 15 people
 

Live Breeding Unit

Mice, cockroaches and flies are food for many zoo animals. Come and see where the enticing 'snacks' the animals enjoy are bred.

All children need a ticket • Limit of 20 people
 

Africa on Show - SOLD OUT

Stand toe to toe with a giraffe… or face to face with a rhino… or at roaring level with a big cat. Join a keeper on this special adults-only tour for an African Encounter with these majestic animals.

Adults Only • Limit of 15 people

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