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Taronga Zoo wharf lies on the northern side of the harbour between Sirius Cove Mosman and Bradleys Head and is Australia's most famous zoo. The Taronga Zoo entrance is located at the top of the hill via a public bus service. The easy and fun way to travel to Taronga Zoo is by the Taronga Zoo Express which includes return rocket ferry and zoo entry.
From $8.50
Specials from $69.00
Note: Note Taronga Zoo has announced it has ceased operation of the Sky Safari, with planning underway for a revitalised and fully accessible experience in the future. Guests arriving by Captain Cook Cruise's ferry can enter through the Lower Zoo Entrance just a short 3-minute walk from the ferry wharf. Alternatively a public bus (at own expense) is available from the ferry wharf to the Main Entrance at the top of the zoo.
Indicative route. See timetable for order of stops for your service.
| Route | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Taronga Zoo Express | Special $69 (Normally $71) | $40 |
| To/From Circular Quay, Watsons Bay, Manly or Darling Harbour | $8.50 | $6 |
| Route | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Taronga Zoo Express | $79 | $44 |
View ferry only return and concession fares here. Visa/MasterCard/Amex & OpalPay accepted. All ferry services are cashless. Retail rates are valid to 31-Mar-2026. All prices are per person and subject to change.
Taronga is an aboriginal word meaning beautiful view. There are several popular walking trails from Taronga Zoo wharf that take in beautiful secluded beaches, picturesque bay, impressive handland lookouts and historical sights. The Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach trail is 6.8kms (one way) and starts at Athol Bay Road only moments from the wharf. The Taronga Zoo to Bradleys Head trail is 1.4km or you can carry on to beautiful Chowder Bay for a total of 4.4km (one way).
Taronga Zoo and cares for over 5,000 animals from over 350 species, including Australian native wildlife, as well as rare and endangered exotic animals. Admission tickets include daily keeper talks and seal and/or bird presentations.
*Visit Taronga Zoo for the latest show times and opening hours
Note Note Taronga Zoo has announced it has ceased operation of the Sky Safari, with planning underway for a revitalised and fully accessible experience in the future. Guests arriving by Captain Cook Cruise's ferry can enter through the Lower Zoo Entrance just a short 3-minute walk from the ferry wharf. Alternatively a public bus (at own expense) is available from the ferry wharf to the Main Entrance at the top of the zoo.
Please note, the below information is correct at the time of publishing and subject to change. Visit OpalPay for the latest information and services.
| What is Opalpay? | OpalPay is a convenient way to pay for travel using your Opal card on participating privately operated transport services. |
| Where can I use OpalPay? | You can now tap to pay with your Opal card on selected private ferry services. Look for 'OpalPay accepted here' signs. |
| Why use OpalPay? | With OpalPay, you can use your Opal card on a wider range of transport services, allowing you to travel to more places more easily. There is no need to buy individual trip tickets, you can just tap to pay with your Opal card for a more convenient way of paying your fare. |
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| Will tapping on with OpalPay contribute to my Opal travel benefits? | No. Unlike trips made with Opal cards on other public transport services, OpalPay trips do not contribute to Opal travel benefits or discounts. |
| Can two people travel together using the same Opal card? | No, each customer over the age of four must have their own reloadable Opal card with sufficient balance to travel. |
| What if my Opal card is lost or stolen? | If your card is registered and it's lost or stolen you can report on opal.com.au. Your existing balance can be protected and you can get it transferred to a new Opal card and sent to you. |
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Visit Australia’s most famous zoo, situated right on Sydney Harbour. The Taronga Zoo Ferry Express is the fun way to travel to the Zoo onboard a rocket ferry with express entry on the Sky Safari cable car directly from the wharf.
From $69.00 per adult
Normally $75.00. Save $6.00.
When in Sydney travel like the locals do, on the harbour highway with the official Sydney Harbour Explorer. Up to 6 destinations, one easy to follow ferry timetable, expert local assistance and the flexibility to hop-on and hop-off as you like.
From $35.00 Per adult
Normally $42.00. Save $7.00.
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