Zoo/Aquarium

Wild Life Sydney

Koalas on a rooftop, crocodiles at Crocodile Billabong, and cassowaries and Tasmanian devils on ramp-linked levels, a minute's walk from Darling Harbour's ferry wharf.

Typical visit
Ages
Booking
Last entry
Last entry is at 4:00 PM.
Booking
Book online in advance to secure your preferred time slot and save on entry.
Free entry
Children aged 0–1 go free, and carers of visitors with disabilities enter free with the national Companion Card.
Included
Admission includes a Digi Photo Pass with 8 digital photos (the Koala Photo experience is not included).
Koala Photo
The Koala Photo costs from $35 online or $40 standard for up to 2 people, and admission is not included.
Under-16s
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
Payment
The zoo is a cashless venue.
Toilets
Accessible toilets are at the start of the attraction, before you enter, and in the middle.
OUR FAMILY ASSESSMENT

Family Intelligence

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is built over several levels joined by ramps. It has a koala rooftop, and Crocodile Billabong comes just before the exit. Keepers give talks every day, and the WILD Encounters add a meeting with a cassowary and a tug-o-war with Tasmanian devils. Part of the attraction has low lighting, and the ramps between levels call for care. Visitors who may need extra time or support can pick up a hidden-disability lanyard on arrival.

The zoo has no car park of its own. Ferries run from Circular Quay to Darling Harbour Aquarium Wharf, a minute’s walk away. The L1 light rail stops at Pyrmont Bay and Convention Centre, and Wynyard and Town Hall train stations are both within walking distance.

The catch is timing. Weekends, school holidays and public holidays are the busiest days, and walk-up tickets are subject to capacity limits then. Weekdays outside the school holidays, or any day after 2pm, are less crowded and less loud.

Family FAQ

How much does Wild Life Sydney cost?

Children aged 0–1 go free, and carers of visitors with disabilities enter free with the national Companion Card.

Where are the toilets at Wild Life Sydney?

Accessible toilets are at the start of the attraction, before you enter, and in the middle.

Why kids will love it

Daily keeper talks introduce children to the animals that live here. The WILD Encounters add a cassowary meeting and a tug-o-war with Tasmanian devils. For a bigger occasion, Breakfast with the Koalas serves a hot buffet on the koala rooftop and includes entry and a koala photo.

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