Sydney Animal Attractions

Australian Reptile Park
Australian Reptile Park has some of the rarest reptiles in the world. Daily wildlife shows with pythons, crocodiles, koalas and kangaroos. View spider world with a tarantula exhibit. Located an hour's drive for Sydney on the Pacific Highway, Somersby, next to the Gosford Exit(02 4340 1022).

Australian Wildlife Park
Over 600 native animals in natural settings. Outback woolshed with shearing and other outback activities. Wallgrove Road, Eastern Creek (02 9830 9100).

Featherdale Wildlife Park
A collection of native wildlife with kangaroos and koalas. Over 320 Australian species are represented including both reptiles, birds, Tasmanian Devils and wombats. Plenty of opportunities to cuddle Koalas, hand feed kangaroos, wallabies and emus. Featherdale Wild Life Park has a shady barbeque and shop. To drive take the M4 and the Wallgrove exit and follow the Featherdale Wildlife Park signs. If using the M2 this turns into Abbott Road and travel along for 1km and then turn right into Johnson Avenue which then becomes Vardys Road, turn left into Sunnyholt Road, right into Third Avenue and right into Kildare Road. If using public transport take the train to Blacktown and then bus 725 from the station direct to Featherdale Wild Life Park. Located at 217 Kildare Road, Doonside, NSW 2767 (02 9622 1644).

Sydney Wildlife World
Australian wildlife living in the heart of Sydney. See koalas, wallabies, frilled neck lizards, and over 6000 animals. Aquarium Pier, Darling Harbour (02 9333 9288).

Taronga Zoo
Taronga zoo is just across the Sydney harbour on the north side and it commands a beautiful view of the city. Home to over 2,000 animals that live amongst the lush forests. Opportunities for photos with koalas, view the Flight Bird Show, take the Sky Safari and listen to the many talks and animal shows all day long. Located at Bradleys Head Road, Mosman. A ZooPass, which includes the return ferry fare from Circular Quay, is available. There is a Zoolink ticket which includes the off-peak return rail fare, cost depending on point of origin. Take the Sydney ferry from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo or Sydney Bus 247 from Queen Victoria Building (near Town Hall) or Carrington Street Bus Terminal above Wynard station. (02 9969 2777).

Waratah Park Sanctuary
A park set in a bus setting with a Koalas, Kangaroos, Wallabies, Bettongs and Potoroos in a natural setting. Located at 13 Namba Road, Duffys Forest (02 9986 1788).