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How to Get Here
New car park, special deals for travel.
Taronga Zoo is building a bigger and better car park which is due for completion early 2009. During this time there will be very limited parking on site and we're encouraging visitors to travel by public transport.
Why not visit us by ferry, train or bus and take advantage of these special deals:
ZooPass
A ZooPass includes a return ferry from Circular Quay, entry to Taronga Zoo at a 15% saving, Sky Safari cable car and bus transfers between the wharf and the Zoo entrance. Purchase your ZooPass from Circular Quay.
DayTripper
Present a valid and dated DayTripper ticket at the Taronga Zoo entrance and get 15% off the general admission price of an adult or child ticket (per person/ per ticket).
The DayTripper is an all-in-one day ticket that gives you unlimited travel on CityRail trains within the Sydney suburban area, all regular Sydney Buses services and all regular Sydney Ferries services. Purchase your DayTripper from CityRail stations, on board Sydney Buses, From Sydney Ferries outlets or transit Shops on the day you want to travel.
Zoo Express
Combines return Cruise from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour / Sky Safari / Zoo Entry.
Available from Captain Cook Cruises, No.6 Jetty Circular Quay and Pier 26 Aquarium Wharf Darling Harbour (These cannot be used with any discount offers or tours)
Further enquiries contact:
Visit www.captaincook.com.au
or call (02) 9206 1111
Wilson Parking
Discounted parking is available at Wilson Parking stations at Sydney Opera House and Gold Fields House, Circular Quay for Taronga Zoo visitors. Hop on a ferry and validate your Wilson Parking ticket at the Zoo to receive the discounted rate. More info
General Information
Sydney Ferries
Taronga Zoo is approximately 12 minutes by ferry from Circular Quay and the CBD. Ferries depart from Circular Quay every quarter past and quarter to the hour.
The Sky Safari cable car operates from the Top Entrance to the Ferry Wharf from 9.30am to 5.00pm daily.
City Rail
Catch a train to Circular Quay or Wynyard Station, then catch a ferry to Taronga Zoo wharf. Ferries depart from Circular Quay every quarter past and quarter to the hour.
Sydney Buses
WynyardFrom Stand A (Carrington St) take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo. |
QVBFrom Stand D (York St) take the 247 via Military Rd and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo. |
Balmoral BeachTake the 238 from The Esplanade via Raglan Street, Wolseley Road, Middle Head Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo. |
Clifton GardensTake the 228 from Morella Road via Thompson Street to Whiting Beach Road for a short walk to Taronga Zoo. |
Chatswood InterchangeFrom Stand J take the 257 via Victoria Ave, Penshurst Street, Willoughby Road, Pacific Highway, Falcon Street and Military Road. Change at Mosman Junction and take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo. From Stand M (Victoria Ave) take the 143 via Pacific Highway, Falcon Street and Military Road. Disembark near Cowles Road and take the 247 via Military Rd and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo. |
ManlyFrom Belgrave Street take the 140, 143, 144 or 151 via Sydney Road and Spit Road. Change at Spit Junction and take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo. |
BalgowlahTake the 140, 143, 144, 151, 183, 188 or 190 from Sydney Road via Spit Road. Change at Spit Junction and take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo. |
BrookvaleFrom Stand B (Pittwater Road nr Warringah Mall) take the 183, 184, 185, L85, 188 or 190 via Condamine Street, Sydney Road and Spit Road. Change at Spit Junction and take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo. From Stand B (Pittwater Road nr Warringah Mall) take the L84, L87, L88 or L90 direct to Spit Junction. Change at Spit Junction and take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo. |
Dee WhyFrom Pittwater Road nr Howard Avenue take the 183, 184, 185, L85, 188 or 190 via Warringah Mall (Stand B), Condamine Street, Sydney Road and Spit Road. Change at Spit Junction and take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo. From Pittwater Road nr Howard Avenue take the L84, L87, L88 or L90 via Warringah Mall (Stand B) to Spit Junction. Change at Spit Junction and take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo. |
NarrabeenFrom Pittwater Road nr Waterloo take the 183, 184, 185, L85, 188 or 190 via Pittwater Road, Condamine Street, Sydney Road and Spit Road. Change at Spit Junction and take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo. From Pittwater Road nr Waterloo take the L84, L87, L88 or L90 via Pittwater Road to Spit Junction. Change at Spit Junction and take the 247 via Military Road and Bradleys Head Road to Taronga Zoo. For detailed information on services and timetables contact the Sydney Transport hotline on 131 500 or visit www.131500.com.au. |
Chartered Coaches
Bus or Coach parking may be arranged by phoning +61 2 9969 2777.
Driving and Parking
Taronga Zoo is located on Bradley's Head Road, Mosman, Sydney.
During the construction of the new car park limited parking is available and includes a designated area for disabled or mobility impaired vehicles. Entry to the car park is from Bradleys Head Road.
A parking fee of $10.00 is payable.
