ZooPass
Save time and money with a ZooPass!
Buy a ZooPass from any Sydney Ferries ticket outlet at Circular Quay for a return ferry ticket from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo, bus transfer to the top Zoo entrance, access to the Sky Safari and entry to Taronga Zoo.
Meet Luk Chai, the first Asian Elephant to be born in Australia, run around the paddock and wallow in the mud. Watch the spectacular QBE Free Flight Bird Show located in its harbour side amphitheatre, or be photographed next to koalas, giraffes, birds, and reptiles!
Explore the new mega-exhibit - Great Southern Oceans. This new attraction will take you on a journey from Australia's beaches and coastlines, to the depths of the southern ocean. See penguins "fly" under water and watch when our sleek seals make a splash in their new habitat pools. Plus you can visit an underground research vessel with a huge underwater viewing window. Sea life as you've never seen it before!
Experience one of the most beautiful zoos in the world with the largest group of native and exotic animals in NSW. Located just 12 minutes from the city by ferry, the Zoo offers visitors a complete day out with free keeper talks and shows throughout the day.
ZooPass Prices
| Ticket | Adult | Child* | Family** |
| ZooPass | $50.50 | $25.00 | $142.50 |
* A child is anyone aged four (4) to fifteen (15) years inclusive. Children under four (4) travel free.
** Family ticket is for 2 adults and 2 children in the same family group. Please note, all prices are in Australian Dollars. Fares effective 18 July 2011.
Additional Child Tickets
Additional Child fare is available to children travelling with a fare paying Adult and full fare paying child from the same family group. Additional child tickets can also be added to a Family ZooPass ticket.
| Ticket | Additional Child* |
| ZooPass | $19.00 |
* A child is anyone aged four (4) to fifteen (15) years inclusive. Children under four (4) travel free. Fares effective 18 July 2011
Concession Tickets
These tickets can be purchased individually or add added to the family ticket price to get a total ZooPass price for your day at Taronga Zoo with Sydney Ferries:
| Ticket | Australian Pensioner or Seniors Card* | NSW and ACT Student Card** |
| ZooPass | $34.00 | $34.00 |
* If you have already purchased a Pensioner Excursion Ticket, please pay for your Taronga Zoo entry ticket at Taronga Zoo. Please see end of page for more information about concession eligibility.
** Must have a valid NSW or ACT Student Identification Card with a CityRail transport foil.
Customers carrying Australian and International concessions cards not listed above are not eligible for this discount are advised to purchase a ferry ticket from Sydney Ferries and purchase a discounted Zoo entry ticket directly from Taronga Zoo. Please see end of page for more information about concession eligibility.
How do I purchase a ZooPass?
It's as easy as 1-2-3-4!
1. Decide what day you want to travel on the Taronga Zoo timetable.2. Purchase your ZooPass ticket from any Sydney Ferries ticket office at Circular Quay.
3. Catch the ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 2 to Taronga Zoo.
4. Use your ZooPass ticket and take the bus to the main entrance or get up high with the Sky Safari cable car.
I have a discount voucher or Concession Card not listed on this page
Third-party issued discount vouchers for Taronga Zoo are to be used with entry tickets bought directly from Taronga Zoo. You cannot use third-party issued discount vouchers when purchasing a ZooPass from Sydney Ferries. You can purchase your ferry ticket seperately from Sydney Ferries and buy your zoo entry when you arrive at Taronga Zoo. Please visit the Taronga Zoo website for more information on special discount vouchers.
ZooPass Concession tickets are available only for appropriate concession card holders as listed on this page. If you have a concession card from overseas, or any other concession card not listed on this page - you may wish to enquire if your card is accepted direcly at Taronga Zoo. Please visit the Taronga Zoo website for more information on concessions availabe for tickets bought directly from Taronga Zoo. If required, you can purchase your ferry ticket seperately from Sydney Ferries and buy your zoo entry when you arrive at Taronga Zoo. More information about valid concession cards in NSW can be found here.
Conditions:
- Fares effective 18 July 2011.
- Children under the age of four (4) travel free and are admitted to the Zoo for free.
- A child is anyone aged from 4 to 15 years inclusive.
- For more information on family pass options, ask at our Circular Quay information office or ticket offices.
- Concession fares are available to children aged between four (4) and fifteen (15) years and holders of: NSW/ACT Student Identification Cards; Apprentice Identification Card; NSW Half Fare Entitlement Card with CityRail Foil; Australian Traineeship System Trainee ID Card; Australian Pensioners Concession Card; Australian Seniors Card; NSW or Victorian War Widow/er Pension Card.
- Return ferry trip is aboard regular Sydney Ferries services between Circular Quay (Wharf 2) and Taronga Zoo.
- For Sydney Ferries timetables, click here.
- Tickets can only be purchased on the day from Circular Quay and are valid on the day of issue only.
Australian Pensioner beneficiaries include:
- Aged Pensioners
- Persons in receipt of the Mature Age Allowance
- Disability Support Pensioners
- Persons receiving the Parenting Payment (single)
- Persons receiving the Carer Payment
- Persons over 60 on long term payments including Newstart Allowance, Sickness Allowance, Widow Allowance, Partner Allowance, Parenting Payment or Special Benefit.