Best Zoo Tickets in Australia — Our Top 15

1.Sydney: Taronga Zoo Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,551 reviews · 1 day · from $38Our pick

Spend a full day at Taronga Zoo, reached by a 12-minute ferry from Circular Quay. Follow nine trails through Australian and exotic animal exhibits, watch Free Flight Birds and seal presentations, and enjoy views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

“It was lightly misting when I got there, and was fully coming down later, but every animal was interesting and all the people were good spirited. Well arranged. And the ferry ride itself was pleasant”

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2.Brisbane: Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,539 reviews · 9 hours · from $126Top rated

Travel from selected Brisbane hotels to Australia Zoo in an air-conditioned vehicle with drivers such as Steve or Bruce, who share local facts and a useful zoo route. Your ticket covers entry, the Wildlife Warriors show, animal exhibits, and a short visit to the Wildlife Hospital before returning to Brisbane.

“Our guide Steve was amazing, he was prompt, funny and flexible. He also shared shared some of his favourite views and stories from his time doing tours which were really helpful. His map was also amazing as it outlines the best use of your time at the zoo. Defo would say you would be lucky to get Steve as your guide”

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3.Sydney: Taronga Zoo Ticket with Return Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,142 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Collect your Fantasea Cruises ticket at Darling Harbour or Circular Quay, then take a return ferry to Taronga Zoo. Explore more than 5,000 animals at your own pace, from kangaroos and platypuses to tigers and elephants. Daily keeper talks and shows add structure to this self-guided day.

“Easy to get to the zoo, very friendly staff on the ferry. Excellent venue (zoo) to visit, educational and it is very I obvious the animal care has been made the priority. Highly recommend visiting!! Catered to all types of visitors.”

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4.Sydney Taronga Zoo General Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 941 reviews · from $39

Spend 3 to 6 hours exploring Taronga Zoo’s hillside habitats beside Sydney Harbour. Your ticket includes entry, the Seals for the Wild presentation, free-flight birds, and limited keeper talks. Ferry transport, food, and close animal encounters cost extra.

“Great zoo and an awesome way to spend a day in Sydney. Kids love it. Grownups feel like kids again. Definitely ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ‼️”

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5.Melbourne Zoo: 1-Day Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 747 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Spend a full day at Melbourne Zoo, 10 minutes from central Melbourne by tram or train. Follow themed areas featuring Australian wildlife, lions, tigers, monkeys, penguins, seals, butterflies and more. Keeper talks are included, while behind-the-scenes encounters cost extra.

“Amazing zoo. Very well laid out exhibits. Some of the nicest dining options I've seen at a zoo.”

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6.Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry – Sydney Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 722 reviews · from $56

Take a Captain Cook Cruises ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 6 to Taronga Zoo, then explore more than 2,900 animals at your own pace. Plan for four to eight hours, use the free shuttle uphill, and save time for keeper talks, seals, birds, koalas, and harbour views.

“This is definitely the way to go! At the end of the day when I went to the pier to catch the ferry back, there were about 200 people waiting in line for the public ferry. This is after one public ferry already filled to capacity and left. I walked right by them and had a seat while I waited for my express ferry. When it arrived only people with pre-purchased return tickets were allowed on. There were about 30-40 of us who walked right by everyone in line and got on our ferry. There was loads of room on the ferry to sit upstairs/outside, or inside. Such a low…”

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7.Werribee Open Range Zoo: Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 646 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Explore Werribee Open Range Zoo on foot, then board the included safari bus across 200 hectares of open savannah. Look for giraffes, zebras, rhinos, and kangaroos, and plan time for lion, gorilla, hippo, meerkat, and koala exhibits. Keeper talks and accessible paths add value for families.

“Great zoo! Easy to get around and plenty to see. Loved the hippo experience and deluxe safari.”

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8.Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary General Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 538 reviews · from $50

Spend 2 to 6 hours exploring Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast. See koalas, kangaroos, wombats, reptiles, free-flight birds, and Lost Valley species. Your ticket includes keeper talks, animal shows, lorikeet feeding, and access to 27 hectares of bushland. Animal encounters cost extra.

“This was a wonderful experience. Even though it was cold and raining, we really enjoyed walking around. We were able to get close to a lot of animals and experience them without them being behind the bars of a cage. The koala experiencRead more”

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9.Brisbane: Australia Zoo Ticket and Roundtrip Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 495 reviews · from $105

Ride an air-conditioned coach from central Brisbane to Australia Zoo, with views of pineapple farms and the Glass House Mountains. Your entry ticket gives you about six hours to see crocodiles, snakes, kangaroos, giraffes, rhinos, and free-flight birds before the return trip.

“The experience allowed for ample time at the Zoo and it’s the easiest way to get there direct from Brisbane. Although, it does work out more expensive than public transport, it is more convient.”

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10.Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 339 reviews · 1 day · from $49

Spend a full day at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary near Gold Coast beaches and the airport. Feed kangaroos, join the 8am or 4pm lorikeet feed, watch Wild Skies, explore Lost Valley and Outback Springs, and learn how the Wildlife Hospital protects Australian animals.

“Absolutely brilliant day . Friendly staff and so helpful. Feeding the kangaroo was brilliant and there was so many of them . All the animals were amazing. Our picture with the kolas, I really enjoyed. The bird show was so well done and very interactive with the people & children. All shows were fantastic. Super day & highly recommended it 😊🥳”

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11.Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 333 reviews · from $40

Use your mobile ticket to explore Melbourne Zoo at your own pace. See more than 320 species, including koalas, platypuses, penguins, elephants, giraffes, gorillas, orangutans, and lemurs. Keeper talks, children’s play areas, cafés, and public transport access make this a flexible family day out.

“Love visiting the Melbourne Zoo. Love the lions and giraffes. The zoo is kept clean. Staff are helpful. It was a great day and great experience.”

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12.Monarto Safari Park: General Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 173 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Monarto Safari Park gives you a full day to explore 15 km of walking trails and open-range animal areas. Ride the unlimited Zu-loop bus, stop at viewing platforms, hear keeper talks, and look for lions, giraffes, rhinos, chimps, meerkats, and Australian wildlife.

“It’s an amazing park. We saw all of the animals, even the Porcupines. The Zoo Bus was a real bonus taking us to all areas of the park without having to walk too far. The guides were all very friendly & informative. The only improvement suggestion I have is that the prices for food & beverages could be a little less steep. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our day.”

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13.Sunshine Coast: Australia Zoo Entry Ticket and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 155 reviews · 9 hours · from $119

Ride from your Sunshine Coast hotel to Australia Zoo in an air-conditioned Croc Tours van, with guides such as Bruce, Kerry, and Mark sharing useful local tips. You get about six hours inside the zoo, including the 1pm Wildlife Warriors crocodile show, tiger shows, and a short Wildlife Hospital visit.

“loved the visit to the animal hospital and the suggested route to see all the zoo in the time available. Definitely a good idea to feed the kangaroos early in the day”

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14.Werribee Open Range Zoo General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 143 reviews · from $40

Spend about three hours at Werribee Open Range Zoo, combining general admission with a 40-minute safari bus through open grassland. See rhinos, giraffes, lions, hippos, gorillas, monkeys, and Australian wildlife, then add keeper talks, walking trails, playgrounds, and food stops at your own pace.

“This was an amazing experience. I will definitely go again. It was great seeing the animals up and close.”

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15.Hobart: Admission Ticket to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 126 reviews · 365 days · from $25

Spend a full day at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary with admission, kangaroo food and daily English guided tours included. Meet wombats, echidnas, Tasmanian devils, quolls and native birds, then explore at your own pace. Parking and wheelchair access are available, but food and transfers cost extra.

“Beautiful unique experience! The team is doing a great job caring for injured or endangered animals.”

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