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Visit Taronga Zoo to meet the furry animals of the animal kingdom and go for a whale-watching cruise, admiring these gentle and curious beasts as they put on a show for you!
Highlights
Highlights
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Experience the remarkable diversity of Australian fauna up close in Taronga Zoo and see animals such as koalas, kangaroos, wombats, and Tasmanian devils.
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From the nocturnal platypus habitat to the Asian elephant display–350 different species waiting to be discovered!
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Embark on a whale-watching cruise to meet these gentle and curious beasts. Spot humpbacks, orcas, southern right whales, and more!
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If you do not spot a whale, rare as that maybe, you can avail of a whale guarantee that entitles you to another free cruise during the same season.
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Did you know? Humpback whales are known for their beautiful songs. You might just catch a concert in the middle of the ocean!
Inclusions
Inclusions
Whale Watching Cruise
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2.5-hour whale-watching cruise
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Live commentary
Taronga Zoo
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Entry to Taronga Zoo
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Return Rocket ferry back to Circular Quay
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Your experience
Your experience
Experience a wild encounter at Taronga Zoo!
With over 350 different species, Taronga Zoo boasts remarkable diversity. Nestled on the shores of Sydney Harbor, you’ll be surprised to discover the wild that thrives here. Taronga cares for many animals that are threatened, like the smallest surviving subspecies of Sumatran Tigers, a rare species of Sun Bears, and Regent Honeyeaters with their prettily patterned breasts. Apart from these, you will also find our closest living relatives, the Chimpanzees, cute and cuddly meerkats, giant Asian Elephants, Giraffes, wallabies, wombats, echidnas, and reptiles.
Go Whale Watching!
Combine your experience with a whale-watching cruise that will see you out at sea, admiring these gentle and curious beasts as they put on a show for you. With Humpback sightings increasing over the years, this is the chance to witness a natural spectacle that is bound to leave a feel-good mark in your memory.
You will set sail through the entrance of Sydney Harbour on an ocean-going catamaran with open-air and all-weather lounge viewing. In addition to the Humpbacks and Orcas, you may also spot the Blue Whale, Fin Whale, Sperm Whale, False Killer Whale, Minke Whale, Pygmy Right, and Southern Right Whales. Gather a deeper understanding of these wild creatures with expert commentary provided onboard by marine specialists with a passion for whales.
Operating hours
Operating hours
Know before you go
Know before you go
Accessibility
Whale Watching Cruise
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
What's not allowed
Whale Watching Cruise
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the cruise.
Taronga Zoo
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Animal costume, ball, balloon, scooter, skateboards, rollerblades, apparatus alcohol, audio equipment, or musical instrument is not allowed inside Toranga Zoo.
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Please refrain from touching animals, feeding animals, throwing objects, damaging structures, or signs, lighting fires, or littering.
Additional information
Whale Watching Cruise
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This is an open water cruise and you will experience sea motion. It is recommended to eat lightly before the cruise.
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Pets are allowed on board provided they are restrained in a suitable box, basket, or another container at all times whilst onboard.
Taronga Zoo
- You can download the Taronga Zoo map from here.
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Please display the tickets on your mobile phone at the ticketing office in order to exchange them for physical tickets.
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If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs.
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Kindly ensure that you arrive 10 - 15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Ticket Redemption Point
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Your ticket redemption point is - Circular Quay Wharf No.6 at the Captain Cook ticketing office.
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To locate the meeting point on Google Maps, simply search for - Captain Cook Cruises Circular Quay
Get Directions to the Ticket Redemption Point
Getting There
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These Bus lines stop near Captain Cook Cruises: 343, 396, B1, L90.
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These Train lines stop near Captain Cook Cruises: T2, T8.
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These Ferry lines stop near Captain Cook Cruises: F1.
Validity
These tickets are valid for the date and time chosen during purchase.
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