If you’re an animal lover then a trip to Taronga Zoo is an absolute must – it’s one of the best-known zoos in the world. It’s very centrally located so it’s a definite day trip to add to your destination list whilst you’re in Sydney. In fact, you can reach the zoo from the centre of the city in just over ten minutes, and that’s by ferry. There can’t be many other zoos in the world that you reach by taking a trip on the water and it adds to the excitement.

With breathtaking views over Sydney Harbour and across much of the city, people don’t just visit Taronga Zoo for the animals. It’s a magical location and the zoo itself is a wonderful place to see so many gorgeous animals close up. If you check out daily deals Sydney, you might even find discounts to the zoo, or other nearby attractions, saving you money on your holiday budget. In fact, you’ll find discounts for cities all over Australia, with daily deals Melbourne and daily deals Darwin offering constantly updated vouchers and discount codes for many attractions.

If you do plan to visit Taronga Zoo then make sure you give yourself plenty of time to see everything. If you book out a day from your schedule then you should be able to cram everything in and it’s a good idea to look at a map before you go, or when you arrive at the zoo, so you can make sure you see all the animals and enclosures that you’re most interested in. From tigers to koalas, orang-utans to zebras, there really is a great variety of animals to discover at the zoo. The keepers also run regular talks and tours, allowing you to find out more about the upkeep and welfare of the animals and the zoo, feeding times and behind the scenes information.

There are plenty of options for food at the zoo, with a chicken restaurant; a gourmet burger café and a central food market just some of the options available to visitors. So, when it’s time to give your feet a rest and sit down for a bite to eat, there’s something for everyone.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a full day to dedicate to the zoo – it shouldn’t put you off visiting. Whilst ideally you’d want to spend about four hours or more here to fully appreciate everything that’s on offer, you can make a shorter trip and still see a lot. You will need to plan your trip more carefully, as you won’t be able to see all the animals in just an hour or so, so pick out the animals that you’d most like to visit and head straight to their enclosures. That way, if you happen to be left with some extra time, you can take in more of the zoo. This really is a great family day out, with spectacular views thrown in for free and the chance to see a huge variety of animals all in one day.

Thanks to LKEM for the photo from Flickr!