Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry - Sydney Harbour
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Group size
- Up to 150 people
- Guide
- hi, German, Korean, cmn, Japanese, English, Italian, French
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Our take
This combines Taronga Zoo entry with a return Captain Cook ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 6, so you only show one ticket. The first sailing leaves at about 9am, and the crossing passes the Opera House and the city skyline. Check in at the wharf ticket office at least 15 minutes before you sail. Food and drinks are not included.
Is it worth it? Taronga is the best family half day in the city, as we say in our things to do in Sydney guide. Go in the morning, because the zoo closes at 4:30pm in winter and 5pm the rest of the year. The public ferry from Circular Quay also goes to the zoo for an ordinary fare, so the value here is the bundle and having the zoo ticket sorted. Fantasea sells a similar combo with a hop-on hop-off pass that also stops at Watsons Bay and Manly, which we list alongside it on our harbour cruises page.
Good for
- Families who want the ferry and zoo ticket in one booking
- A morning at the zoo with the harbour views on the way
Think twice if
- You already have an Opal or contactless card and will use the public ferry
- You want to see more of the harbour the same day. Compare the hop-on hop-off combo
Written by SydneySide Tours from the listing, traveller reviews and the videos behind our comparison pages. Checked October 2026. How we review tours.
From the operator
Enjoy a fun-filled day cruising through beautiful Sydney Harbour and visiting Taronga Zoo. See iconic Sydney landmarks from the water and meet the animals of Taronga Zoo.
From the listing by Captain Cook Cruises on Viator.
The tour, stop by stop
- Enjoy a day out at the award-winning Taronga Zoo, home to more than 2,900 exotic and native species. Learn about the different animals through one of the many free zoo-keeper talks; be entertained by the playful seals at the Seal Theatre; and watch the famous free-flight bird show, where birds of prey show off their hunting skills. Visit the Asian Rainforest and see the orangutans swinging in the trees; then pass the winding river of the AGL Amazon exhibit, home to animals from South America. About 300 min.
- Enjoy fantastic views of the harbor, city skyline and famous landmarks like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
- Depart Circular Quay and enjoy fantastic views of the harbor, city skyline and famous landmarks like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
What's included
- Round-trip by Sydney Harbour cruise to Taronga Zoo
- Taronga Zoo Entry
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks
Meeting point
Please check in for your return ferry and Zoo Entry tickets from the ticket office located at the wharf at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
The first cruise departure from Circular Quay Wharf 6 is approximately 9:00am.
Checking in
Check in at least 20 minutes prior to departure at the Captain Cook Cruises ticket office located at Circular Quay Wharf 6 to collect your tickets.
To ensure you have enough time at Taronga Zoo, it is recommended that you board the first departing ferry of the day.
For the operators timetable, visit https://www.captaincook.com.au/info/timetables/#hop-on-hop-off--ferry-timetable
Where it ends
Please check in for your return ferry and Zoo Entry tickets from the ticket office located at the wharf at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
The first cruise departure from Circular Quay Wharf 6 is approximately 9:00am.
Your Viator voucher confirms the exact spot and time.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Special timetables operate on public holidays and special event dates
- Timetables are subject to change without notice
- Taronga Zoo is open from 9:30am to 4:30pm daily
- To ensure you have enough time to visit the many exhibits in Taronga Zoo, it is recommended that you board the first departing ferry of the day.
- Travel must begin with Captain Cook Cruises ferry from Circular Quay Wharf No.6
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How refunds and weather cancellations work is on our booking help page.
How it compares
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