15 Wildlife Parks & Zoos in Australia, From Cheapest Up

Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry - Echo Point and the Three Sisters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,709 reviews · from $161Our pick

Travel from Sydney to the Three Sisters, Scenic World, a Blue Mountains village, and Sydney Zoo in a group of up to 20. Guides such as Phil, Scott, Rod, and Leonard add local stories and humor. The day ends with a scenic ferry ride to Circular Quay.

“If you’re fortunate enough to get Scotty from Diamond Tours you’ve hot the jackpot! Knowledgeable, interesting and funny. He made our Blue Mountain experience! We have taken lots of tours and never had a tour guide who so genuinely Read more”

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Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo

2.Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,062 reviews · 10h 30m · from $144

Spend 10.5 hours traveling from Sydney to the Blue Mountains, with stops at the Three Sisters, Scenic World, Katoomba Cascades, Cahill’s Lookout, Leura, and Sydney Zoo. Your English-speaking guide handles the transport, Scenic World rides, and koala photo, while you return to Circular Quay by ferry.

“This tour is great I highly recommend it! We hit a lot of good places while still getting the perfect amount of time at each stop. Not too packed or tiring and not rushing. Our guide Steve was fantastic and super kind. Scenic world was really interesting! Got to see koalas up close too. I recommend this tour to all ages!! :)”

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Sydney: Taronga Zoo Tickets

3.Taronga Zoo Tickets

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

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. General entry includes keeper talks, while koala encounters cost extra.

“all different animals. more close up pictures with other animals”

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From Brisbane: Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket

4.Australia Zoo Transfer and Entry Ticket

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

Travel from selected Brisbane hotels to Australia Zoo in an air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Steve or Bruce, who share local facts and a useful zoo route. Your ticket includes entry, the Wildlife Warriors show, animal hospital visit, and about six hours to explore kangaroos, koalas, tigers, crocodiles, and more.

“Great day, Steve was a entertaining guide. Lots of knowledge and pointed out lots of interesting facts on the way. Highly recommend”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains, Scenic World, Zoo, & Ferry Ride

5.Blue Mountains, Scenic World, Zoo, & Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,484 reviews · 10 hours · from $139

Spend 10 hours exploring the Blue Mountains in a minivan group of up to 20. Visit Echo Point, ride Scenic World’s railway, Skyway and cableway, stop for lunch in a mountain village, see Australian animals at Sydney Zoo, then take the Parramatta River ferry to Circular Quay. Guides including Scotty, Phil, Lloyd and Rod are known for lively commentary.

“The day trip to the Blue Mountains was wonderful. It filled in a full day of activities, much cheaper than cruise line pre-trip excursions. Though a bit of an early start, getting there before the large bus crowds was wonderful. Scenic World, the Sydney zoo, the lunch stop and the ferry ride back were icing on the cake. Brian our guide made it a great day.”

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Sydney: Taronga Zoo Ticket with Return Ferry

6.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 the ferry to Taronga Zoo for a self-guided day among more than 5,000 animals. See kangaroos, tigers, birds, elephants, and native species, attend free keeper talks, and return by ferry. Allow time for steep paths, stairs, and changing departure times.

“The best zoo we've ever been to. the views are spectacular. Booking with the return ferry meant we could avoid the queues of the public ferry too.”

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Sydney Taronga Zoo General Entry Ticket

7.Sydney Taronga Zoo General Entry Ticket

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

Explore Taronga Zoo on Sydney Harbour with a mobile entry ticket. See koalas, kangaroos, giraffes, tigers, and more than 350 species, plus the Free-Flight Bird Presentation, Seals for the Wild show, and selected keeper talks. Allow 3 to 6 hours, and pay extra for animal encounters or guided tours.

“We arrived at the meeting point 45 minutes early as we always do in every tour. The tour operator never showed up. I’ve co tacked the operator multiple times via WhatsApp 15 minutes prior to start of tour until 10 minutes passed the meeting time but no response. I’ve reported to Viator regarding the issue and was sent an email stating that they’re not able to provide a refund. We paid for a service not rendered and also bought our own tickets to get in the zoo.”

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Melbourne Zoo: 1-Day Entry Ticket

8.Melbourne Zoo: 1-Day Entry Ticket

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

Explore Melbourne Zoo for one full day, just 10 minutes from the city centre. See lions, tigers, monkeys, meerkats, koalas, kangaroos, wombats, penguins, and fur seals. Your ticket includes keeper presentations, while paid upgrades offer closer behind-the-scenes encounters. Plan for several hours of walking.

“Great day. Eady to walk around and see the animals.”

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Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry – Sydney Harbour

9.Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry – Sydney Harbour

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

Take Captain Cook Cruises from Circular Quay Wharf 6 to Taronga Zoo, then explore 2,900 animals at your own pace. See koalas, kangaroos, seals, giraffes, and Australian wildlife, with keeper talks and animal shows scheduled daily. Allow four to eight hours, and take the first ferry if you want time for the whole zoo.

“While the ferry ride and zoo were nice ... we specifically said we wanted to go for the crocodile only to find there was no crocodile at the zoo. We even asked prior to buying tickets and again when we got off the ferry. A zoo staff told us at the bus stop that the large croc had to be moved but they had a fresh water croc to see - only to find out that wasn't true either. The other animal exhibits were nice. Food options limited and expensive. We could have spent time on another tour if we had been told the truth. Nice views from the ferry…”

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Werribee Open Range Zoo: Entry Ticket

10.Werribee Open Range Zoo: Entry Ticket

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

Spend a full day exploring Werribee Open Range Zoo, 35 kilometres west of Melbourne. Your ticket includes the 40-minute guided safari, where you may see giraffes, rhinos, zebras, and kangaroos roaming open grasslands. Walk among gorillas, lions, hippos, meerkats, and Australian wildlife, with keeper talks offered during the day.

“Took our grandchildren and we all loved our day. We went early so we avoided the crowd, who seemed to arrive around mid day. We took our own lunch and snacks as there are lots of picnic areas to sit and eat (take a picnic blanket to sit on). The safari bus was a highlight, the kids loved the animals wondering around and coming up close to the bus.”

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From Brisbane: Australia Zoo Ticket and Roundtrip Transfer

11.Australia Zoo Ticket and Roundtrip Transfer

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

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Brisbane to Australia Zoo, passing pineapple farms and the Glass House Mountains. Your entry ticket gives you about six hours for crocodile shows, Australian wildlife, African savannah animals, and Steve Irwin tributes. Transport, driver, and admission are included; food and drinks are not.

“Defiantly worth booking if you’re in Brisbane the coach picks you up in the morning about 8:30 and leaves the park at 4pm, plenty of time to explore the park and watch the shows. Coach was comfy with air con and usb ports to charge your devices. Driver made the journey comfortable and smooth.”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World

12.Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · from $149

Spend about 10 hours and 45 minutes combining Sydney Zoo, a digital koala photo, kangaroo encounters, Leura village, Blue Mountains lookouts, and Scenic World rides. Guides including Alfie, Tom, Chen, and Said have earned strong praise for humor and clear explanations. The day covers a lot, but queues and bad weather can make it feel rushed.

“My husband and I went on this Viator tour with a group of friends who we met through the vacation tour we’re currently on. Our guide was Ricardo, and he made the experience fantastic! I’d request him as your tour guide!”

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Blue Mountains Adventure w Scenic World, Zoo, Koala Photo & Ferry

13.Blue Mountains Adventure w Scenic World, Zoo, Koala Photo & Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 407 reviews · from $154

Start early from Sydney CBD, then visit Glenbrook, three Blue Mountains lookouts, Scenic World’s Skyway, Railway, and Cableway, Katoomba Cascades, Leura, Sydney Zoo, and the harbour. Guides such as Ronnie, Karen, Chris, and Adrian lead the day. A koala photo and ferry ride are included, but lunch is not.

“Cancelled by company due to flooding in mountains. We were on the bus hor 90 minutes when we got word.”

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Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane

14.Australia Zoo Day Trip from Brisbane

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · from $128

Travel from Brisbane to Australia Zoo with Croc Tours in an air-conditioned vehicle, admission included. Guides such as Steve and Mark share local stories and zoo tips, then give you about five hours to see crocodiles, tigers, wombats, kangaroos, and live shows before returning you to your hotel.

“The driver, Steve, was amazing! He was funny, told great stories and was quite informative about local culture, history and amenities. I would definitely recommend booking through a shuttle tour especially if you're not renting a car. It's a great convenience not having to worry about transportation and navigating between the city and the zoo. The zoo was incredible, lots to see. I missed out on booking a close encounter, (upfront visitation with animals and a handler). Definitely need to book those a few months out depending on which animals you'd like to see. Otherwise I did get to pet a koala and feed kangaroos. If you get there right…”

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Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket

15.Melbourne Zoo General Entry Ticket

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

Use a mobile ticket to explore Melbourne Zoo at your own pace, from Australian wildlife and the Wild Sea exhibit to elephants, gorillas, orangutans, giraffes, lemurs, and butterflies. Allow at least two hours, though a full day is easy. Keeper talks, play areas, cafés, and public transport access make it a practical family outing.

“It was raining a little during the time we went but we enjoyed it regardless. Due to the weather conditions the zoo was pretty empty felt like we had the zoo all to ourselves which made it more fun. Saw every animal without having to wait behind people. Elephants, butterfly room and lions were a big hit for the kids. Would definitely recommend!”

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