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Autumn School Holidays at Taronga Zoo Sydney


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These Autumn Holidays, meet the new additions and checkout a new kids trail!

  • From a newborn Pygmy Hippo calf learning to dive, two adventurous chimp babies learning the ropes, an impending public debut of a young seal pup and the ecstatic announcement of twin Red Panda cubs – there is so many adorable new arrivals to meet. Grab a map and meet them all!

Taronga’s Pygmy Hippo Calf Lololi

Be sure to come and meet little Lololi in the mornings when she is most active or during the Keeper talk at 1.20pm daily.  

Taronga’s Fur Seal Pup Eve

Taronga’s Twin Red Panda Cubs

The best time to learn about the plight of these incredible great apes and spot the little explorers, is at the Chimpanzee Keeper Talk which runs daily at 12pm.

Taronga’s Chimpanzee babies, Lemba and Cekiri

  • From 29 March – 28 April, a new Red Energy GOOD VIBRATIONS Trail is ready for the kids to explore, with lots of animal facts to learn – collect a free map upon entry and follow the trail for a chance to win a wild Taronga overnight stay. Plus, visit the activity hub full of free entertainment and activities for the whole family to enjoy. 

    School Holiday Activities - Face painting, activities, and an inflatable bouncy castle and obstacle course are available from 10:30am–3pm from 13–28 April during NSW school holidays.

  • Taronga is a global leader in species recovery, wildlife rescue, and conservation and research and we are committed to ensuring that wildlife is not only Staying Alive, but also thriving in the wild.  When: 11.45am & 2:30pm daily, Where: Centenary Theatre, FREE with Zoo entry. No bookings however, shows fill up fast so arrive early to save your seat.

Staying Alive Show

School Holiday Activities

  • These adorable babies are welcome additions to zoo family favourites, such as the Seals for the Wild and Free Flight Bird presentations, Taronga’s new ‘Staying Alive’ conservation presentation, 13 daily keeper talks, the newly opened nguwing nura – Nocturnal country, Wild Ropes adventure courses, and the Red Energy kids trail.

For more information about planning a visit to Taronga Zoo Sydney or to purchase your tickets online for 20% off, head here.

Earlier Event: 13 April
See Bluey & Bingo live at Sydney Zoo!
Later Event: 13 April
Family Day at Powerhouse Castle Hill