We went to Sydney Zoo today - Wednesday 27th September 2023. It was pleasantly warm - around 32°C by 12pm. The maps - when given - were a great help in navigating the zoo. The Broadwalk was great as you could see the animals so much easier when looking down into the enclosures. It was, however, very crowded (probably due to it being holiday time for NSW schools) and areas such as The Nocturnal House were particularly noisy. Most Nocturnal Houses have quiet signs around and that is usually adhered to - within reason - by the visitors. The mist sprays at the various stops around the zoo were really welcome. Those stops had shelter from the sun. There were quite a few food areas. The food was way overpriced. The menu at the smaller food areas was limited and they didn't have quick walk along food. The menu had full meals only. It is not comparable to either of the Taronga Zoos. Both Taronga and Western Plains have a variety of travel modes to assist with the movement of people to different areas of the zoo e.g. Taronga has the sky lift to get people from the top end to the bottom end or vice versa. Western Plains has carts and bikes for hire as well as being able to drive your own car or take your own bike to get around the zoo. Sydney Zoo is a smallish zoo and when we went up in the ferris wheel it didn't look like there was spare land in which it could expand. We generally add an encounter or two to our zoo or wild life park visits. Our grandson has been having encounters with a variety of animals from zoos and animal parks from Cairns to Sydney since he was four. He is now 7 - so it was disappointing that most of the encounters he would have been interested in were for children 8 years and above. Overall I would give Sydney Zoo a 2.5 but I had to do a 3 as the review wouldn't allow me to do a 2.5.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

"My experience at Sydney Zoo was nothing short of exceptional, leaving me compelled to share my positive impressions on Google Maps. From the moment I entered, it was evident that the zoo prioritizes both animal welfare and visitor satisfaction. The enclosures are thoughtfully designed, mirroring the natural habitats of the animals. It's evident that the well-being of the residents is paramount, and the zoo's commitment to conservation and education shines through. The diverse range of species, from iconic Australian wildlife to captivating international residents, makes the visit not just entertaining but also educational. The interactive exhibits and informative signage provide a deeper understanding of each species, fostering a sense of connection and empathy. The zoo's emphasis on conservation efforts is commendable, creating awareness about the importance of preserving biodiversity. The staff's dedication to both the animals and visitors is noteworthy. Friendly and knowledgeable, they contribute to the overall positive atmosphere. The cleanliness and organization throughout the facility reflect a commitment to maintaining high standards. The zoo's layout encourages a leisurely stroll, allowing visitors to absorb the sights and sounds at their own pace. The breathtaking views of Sydney Harbor add an extra layer of charm to the experience. In conclusion, Sydney Zoo offers a well-rounded and enriching adventure for all ages. My Google Maps review aims to echo the sentiment of a memorable visit—a testament to the zoo's dedication to creating a positive and impactful wildlife experience in the heart of Sydney."
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

Easy online ticket purchase, very reasonable prices and booking times. Free convenient parking. We enjoyed the layout of the trail. The best day to visit is a sunny day during winter as most of the animals are outside. The zoo is well equipped to manage massive crowds. Less bustling on weekdays. Great logical flow through the exhibits. Plenty of rest areas and washrooms throughout. Completely pram accessible and easy to navigate. Food carts were also positioned well. The cafe has great food choices, something for everyone. Great visibility of the animals without feeling too intrusive. Animals seem to be well taken care of. Animals were active so we got to see nearly all the different species. Staff were fantastic and the info talks were great. Little one really enjoyed the animals and it’s a nice long walk in the zoo. Highly recommend visiting this zoo.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

The BEST zoo ever There’s a lot of precious animals to encounter!! Like Camel, Capybara, Crocodile, Elephant, Giraffe, Hyena, Lion, Meekat, Squirrel Monkey, Red Panda, Reptile and Tiger For the Reptile Encounter, you are able to get closer with their living place in the zoo, knowing how’s the zookeepers take care of them every day, feeding the frogs and taking some cooler pictures with the snake while touching them The animals here are beautiful. It’s easy to tell that they must be taking GOOD care of!!! Thanks Sydney Zoo for protecting our beautiful creatures. Strongly recommend to visit this Zoo in Sydney!! Can’t wait to encounter every animal here
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

We went to the zoo today and did a tiger feeding experience. The staff were great and the experience was a lot of fun. Sandy in particular was amazing. The only down side was there was some sort of session time where you were meant to leave at 1 instead of 5 but none of the staff had been told about it. We got there at 10:30 so we didnt leave at 1 as we hadn’t even seen half the zoo yet after doing our animal encounter but when we did leave we tried to check out the Christmas tent but were told our session was over and we couldn’t go in despite paying for it which seemed pretty pathetic. Overall a good day out.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
No

Took my two young kids here last Thursday and was pleasantly surprised. Free and convenient parking, great logical flow through the exhibits with plenty of toilet blocks which was a huge bonus for a newly toilet trained 2 yr old. Great visibility of the animals without feeling too intrusive. Completely pram accessible and easy to navigate. The yearly pass is definitely worth it! Only down sides were the expensive food/drinks (that’s expected) so bring you’re own if you’re on a budget and that the cafes probably weren’t staffed appropriately which left one staff member on both the register and coffee machine.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Great day out for the kids! Purchased tickets online to save some money. We went for the dinosaur safari, and the kids loved it! The dinosaurs were spread all over the zoo, so it kept the kids entertained the whole zoo visit. Some of the dinosaurs moved (which was pretty cool!) It took us about 3 hrs to see all the animals, and that included having a quick lunch. We went in at 9 am and there weren't too many people around. Highly recommend visiting during the Dinosaur Safari! We also went on the Ferris wheel ($8/person/ride, kids under 3 free). The kids loved it! Great view of the zoo.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

It was our first experience in zoo in Sydney. We had fun. On an average it's good place to spend a day with kids. Positive - good collection of animals and lots of activities to do for kids. U can definitely spend all day here. Negative - the most important one for me was that bathroom were in dire condition. Lots of them dint had any tissue paper. The floors were dirty Second was even after spending good amount of money on tickets the internal attractions like Farris wheel or snow glob activities were all paid. I found that little expensive. Buy overall I happy with it.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

This is a nice zoo, well laid out and overall a good family experience. Even with a full parking lot it wasn’t too crowded…for a weekend in July. If you’re expecting a menagerie of amazing animals, I recommend the Australian Reptile Park or even Symbios; there are the basic big animals you expect to find at a zoo but that’s about it. The rides are fun but again, pretty basic considering the size of the zoo and ticket price. Speaking of prices, if you think you’ll be back more than one time in a year the annual pass is slightly more expensive than a one-time visit.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Really enjoyed this zoo as part of our Klook Tour to the blue mountains. There was so much to see but so little time. Really enjoyed feeding the kangaroos and taking pictures of the koalas. This zoo seems that it really pays attention to take care of the animals and ensure that they have similar conditions as they would in the wild. Even for the koala photo taking session. the staff told us that we are not able to touch them as it stresses them out. Which was sad but undestood it was best for the animals
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

A small and compact zoo. But it is easy to navigate. Koala here was the most active and adorable compared to Queensland and Victoria. AUD25 was the fee to get a closeshot photo by zookeeper. Besides 2 printed copies, we were also able to download 15 digital copies of different shots taken. Highly recommended Feeding kangaroo here was also quite fun. But kangaroo here only interested in carrot. We also noticed emu wandering around, but feeding emu today was not possible as the emu was not in a good mood today.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

I absolutely adored my experience at Sydney zoo. Booking online meant we saved a bit of money. The zoo itself was so well looked after, so clean and lovely to look at. We did 3 animal experiences and all of the handlers who ran them were so so amazing at getting information across as well as giving us a great experience with the animals. The animals themselves were amazing to meet (red panda, lions and meerkats). Would absolutely recommend this place to all.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

First time we visited Sydney Zoo with our grand daughters. Bought our tickets online which are cheaper & no waiting. Best to come around 9.30am. Plenty free parking. Loved it as their were no stairs or hills easy to get around with prams. Plenty of areas to get cooled off with the fan mists on a hot day! The zoo is clean, animals are set out in a great environment. Even have an Aquarium which there is plenty to see.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

The Sydney Zoo at the Eastern Creek is amazing It's so big and full of animals The place is big. You walk around in different continents and regions in the zoo to see the different animals. It's a great layout and plans everywhere to find where the animals are. The staff are helpful. This is one of the best zoos in Sydney. Highly recommend checking this place out if you love animals It's fantastic
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
1 hr+
Reservation recommended
Yes

The animals and Zoo itself were pretty good, probably more suitable for younger families, though. My biggest issue was with the absolute state of the dining areas. I'm not entirely sure what the standard is, but I'm telling you it was a disgrace! The place was filthy with not a clean table on site, and probably more food and rubbish on the ground than on the tables and not a staff member in sight keeping it clean.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

It's better to book your ticket online for a 10aud off and quick entry. It has convenient free parking. The Zoo is well managed and equipped. Easy trail flow. Heaps of rest areas and cafes around with plenty of great food to choose from. There are also rides for kids to enjoy. We had fun seeing all the lovely animals and long walks in the zoo. Staff are so nice and friendly. I highly recommend visiting this zoo.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

This zoo is awesome. There's a ferrous wheel that allows you to see the chimpanzees, tigers, baboons, and spider monkeys. They have a beer garden where you could buy cocktails, wine and beer and restraunt quality food. They have VR sets that immerse you in the ocean with sharks. I recommend the yearly pass because it's good value, compared to the price of a single ticket.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
No

The Sydney Zoo is catering to a younger population. There are lots of large animal toys in the park. No cages, so you can observe animals from the bridges and transparent fences. There are plenty of food options available. Be aware that the paths are not paved, and it gets extremely dusty when the wind picks up. Wear some sunglasses and get glasses for your kids as well.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Visited this zoo third time. Best day to enjoy is a sunny day during winter as most of the animal are outside. Less bustling on weekdays. Clean and accessible area for wheelchairs as well. Little one really enjoy the animals and it’s a nice long walk in the zoo. Recommend going with family to enjoy a day out.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

This zoo is so much fun, it’s pretty friendly to all the young kids, because it’s so flat. There are so many educational moments for the kids! Even I learned a lot from the staff’s explanation! The staffs are very friendly as well! Thank you for the Tasmania devil zoo keepers, the Penguins zoo keepers, the camel zoo keepers especially. We had lovely time with you guys!
Visited on
Weekday

Took the wife and kids to this zoo. Great experience. Easy online ticket purchase. Reasonable prices. Enjoyed the simple layout. Animals seem to be well taken care of. Plenty of rest areas throughout. Food carts were also positioned well. Ate lunch here and kids enjoyed the food choices. Workers were professional and caring while dealing with wandering kids.
Visited on
Weekend

Buy tickets and enter the gate very quickly, no need to wait too long. The zoo is massive, with many typical Australian animals and animals from Europe and Asia. Staff are very friendly and willing to help visitors. A zoo in Australia worth visiting.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Very nice zoo! Loved the zoo keepers interacting and providing detailed interesting information on the animals. Staffing seemed short, and a lot was closed. That's the only thing that kept this from being a 5-star experience.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
1 hr+
Reservation recommended
Yes

Much smaller then anticipated but nonetheless it was flat and easy for the kids to walk and see. We went on a Saturday and suprisingly not too many crowds. We were in and out in 1h 45 mins and saw every animal.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

I found Sydney Zoo to be very well set out and easy to get around. This was our first time there and we really enjoyed the day. There was a great variety of animals and their enclosures were looked great.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

I really enjoyed Sydney Zoo. I thought I would be disappointed. But, I was pleasantly surprised. It was well organised, clean, and well presented. The best part for me was that it was all on one level, unlike Taranga Zoo. The staff were amazing, and there some great photo opportunities. More

Loved our visit to this zoo. The enclosures are large and well set out for the animals. Easy to get around, and I got a discount entry with my seniors card to. Thank you for a great day out.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Great zoo to visit with the kids. Pram and wheelchair friendly. Just wish all the cafes and kicks would stay open longer throughout the zoo. Only the main one remains open the longest.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Love this zoo! It's the best equipped to manage massive crowds during public holidays. But the earlier you come the better. Definitely recommend getting the annual membership because it makes it a great place to regularly hangout especially if you have young kids. More

Fantastic spot for the kids to enjoy. Bought a family pass and love the ease of it all. Plenty of parking. Misters on hot days and can fill up our water bottles throughout the park
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

If your going here best to come on a sunny warm day. I took my family on a cloudy day Animals were very sluggish and asleep. Staff were very friendly and informative. We had seen the Dingos and found out alot of facts from a staff member who was feeding them. More

We go to this zoo every couple of months and its my kids favourite place on earth. They always host great events and the layout is great and easy to get through.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Wonderful experience, mostly flat so its an easy walk and the animal enclosures all have good viewing access. Parking is free and there is a lot of it, but it fills quickly. I have always found parking. They have a large food area as well

Sydney Zoo, located in Western Sydney, is a modern and innovative facility that aims to provide a unique and educational experience for visitors. Unlike traditional zoos, it is designed with an "open concept," which allows for more

Love Sydney zoo more than Taronga Zoo. It's closer to us and the zoo size / layout is good for a walk with family. Animals are much closer / easier to see as well. Good to admire these amazing animals …

Great zoo! Has all the favourites there living in pleasant enclosures. Can easily and leisurely get around with seating and toilets conveniently place as you make your way around. Loved it! More

Very wonderful experience on the way to blue mountains. Wish we went there for an exclusive half day tour. Loved the souvenirs from the shop at exit and the food inside the Cafe. More

We enjoyed there a lot. Zoo has been divided on the basis of continents animals belong to. Kids can learn many things out of it. Also worth it to give a visit to aquarim inside.

A great day out. All the staff were extremely friendly. We enjoyed lunch in the new beer garden, with relaxing musical entertainment. Well worth a visit. More

Great friendly family zoo, good variety of different animals and reptiles. Good food and drinks,easy to get around. A few rides which the kids loved .