Make Sure you put Sydney Zoo on your To Do list these Winter Holidays!

The NEW Sydney Zoo in Western Sydney should be high up on your list of places to go this Winter school holidays with the kids. There's so much to see and do - you can make a whole day of it. 

Meet over 4,000 animals from around the world and explore 5 iconic precincts.

See Sydney’s only rhino explore his new habitat and wallow in the mud, watch cheeky baboon babies play, or see the zoo from a different view with a ride on the giant Ferris wheel.

And for little ones who prefer smaller creatures, pop into Australia’s largest Reptile and Nocturnal House and discover hundreds of creepy crawlies.

Whether you’re looking to experience an animal encounter, or have the kids be a mini zookeeper for a day, there’s always something exciting happening at Sydney Zoo.

Ride the Giant Ferris Wheel

Don’t miss the best view in Western Sydney with a ride on Sydney Zoo’s giant Ferris wheel.

Animal Encounters

Make your visit even more special and get closer to your favourite animals with a range of encounters for the whole family.

Plus, for kids who dream of being a zookeeper, there’s no better experience than the Mini Zookeeper for a Day program. Kids will go behind the scenes to see what it takes to become a zookeeper and get hands-on experience feeding and caring for a range of different animals.

Koala Trail

Take a walk through our NEW koala Trail and snap a photo with Australia's most iconic animals.

Elephant Encounter

Get up close to our playful elephant brothers and go behind-the-scenes for an unforgettable encounter with some massive mammals.

Tiger Encounter

Experience the thrill of hand feeding a tiger! Meet the world’s most magnificent big cats and learn all about them from our passionate zookeepers. 

Giraffe Encounter

Meet the tallest species on earth with our giraffe encounter. Hand feed and snap a photo with our resident giraffes.

Lion Encounter

Want to feed a lion by hand? Experience Sydney’s only lion encounter and get behind the scenes with our lion brothers.

Meerkat Encounter

Come and feed our adorable meerkats, snap a photo and learn more about these African favourites during a meerkat encounter.

Hyena Encounter

Meet some curious carnivores with Sydney’s only hyena encounter. Come face to face and hand feed our clan of inquisitive spotted hyenas, Africa’s most misunderstood mammals.

Crocodile Encounter

Experience a thrilling encounter with an awe-inspiring, prehistoric reptile. Witness a feed and learn all about the salt water crocodile.

Capybara Encounter

Get up close to the world’s largest rodent – the capybara. This is Sydney’s only encounter where you can feed and pat these adorable mammals.

Reptile Encounter

Join a reptile keeper as they give you a behind-the-scenes tour of the most scaliest and slithery residents of Sydney Zoo. 

Camel Encounter

Get up close to our majestic camels, snap a photo and learn more about these zoo favourites during a camel experience.

Kids Birthday Parties

Celebrate your child’s next birthday with us! Sydney Zoo’s children’s parties are fun, easy and a great way to celebrate your child’s love for wildlife!

NEW Unlimited Pass

Visit Sydney Zoo all year round from only $54.98.

Plus, use your NSW Parent Voucher on any Unlimited Pass, Day Ticket, Membership, or Encounter.

With over 4,000 exotic and native species to see, and only 40 minutes from the city, the NEW Sydney Zoo in Western Sydney is the place to be this winter.

For more information and to book visit Sydney Zoo.

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