Sydney Zoo — Zoo in City of Blacktown
Sydney Zoo and its collection
Sydney Zoo, opened in 2019, is a zoo in Sydney, Australia.
The site measures 16.5 hectares and lies 38 km west of the central business district. Its enclosures average 2.6 times the size required under New South Wales Department of Primary Industries rules.
Animals and collection
Animals on show include giraffes, lions, meerkats, white rhino and elephants.
Exhibits
More than 30 exhibits hold both exotic and native Australian species, grouped into precincts such as Primate Boulevard, Asia, Africa and an Australia building. Paid close-up encounters with Bolivian squirrel monkeys are sold.
Things to do
Things to do include FREE keeper talks, VR Experience, The Gruffalo Spotters Trail and Keeper For a Day.
What the venue says
- FREE keeper talks
- The Gruffalo Spotters Trail
- Sydney Zoo features a range of cafes, kiosks, and main eateries that cater to different tastes, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and halal options.
- We offer FREE parking in our on-site car park.
Images of Sydney Zoo
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Pelagic, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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File:Internal view of Sydney Zoo, 2020.jpg: Ashishlohorung derivative work: Georgfotoart, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Ashishlohorung, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Ashishlohorung, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 09:00 | 16:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
**Winter hours** Sydney Zoo is open every day from 9am - 4pm.
Facilities
- Wheelchair accessible routes
- Parking
- Behind-the-scenes tour
- Immersive media attraction
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Sydney Zoo at this time.
Location & map
700 Great Western HwySydney
Australia
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Sydney Zoo.
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giraffes -
lions -
meerkats -
white rhino -
elephants -
orangutans -
tigers -
red panda -
chimpanzees -
koalas -
penguins
Exhibits
- African Boardwalk
- Primate Boulevard
- Reptile and Nocturnal House
- Aquarium