Zoos and wildlife
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Family travel in Sydney
Getting around with the whole family is easy, pick up a travel pass that includes ferries, trains and buses. With the Family Funday Sunday fares, you can explore Sydney city and nearby regions on buses, trains, ferries and light rail for just $2.50 per person.
Zoos and wildlife in Sydney
Sydney is one of the best places in the world to see some extraordinary wildlife. Most creatures that hop, skip, burrow and crawl across the land or swim underwater can be found in zoos and aquariums here, but you can spot them in their natural environment too.
Introduce your children to animals from around the globe with Sydney's glimmering harbour backdrop at Taronga Zoo Sydney in Mosman; it's the zoo with a view. Featherdale Wildlife Park, just a 40 minute drive from Sydney, features more than 2,200 animals from over 300 species including fairy penguins and a 4.5 metre saltwater crocodile. You can have your photo taken cuddling a koala or hand feeding kangaroos.
Sydney Aquarium and Oceanworld Manly are hotspots for viewing aquatic life at close quarters without getting wet. Between May and November, catch a cruise tour with Manly Whale Watching and spot migrating whales around Sydney, Manly and Northern beaches.
The Animal Australian Adventure at Sydney Wildlife World, has just undergone a major make-over has its grand re-opening on September 13, 2011.
Don't miss these family experiences in Sydney
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Featherdale Wildlife Park
Sydney West, Sydney, Surrounds
Silver Medal winner 'Major Tourist Attraction NSW' 2010, Featherdale houses the world's premier collection of Australian wildlife, allo...
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Taronga Zoo
Sydney North, Sydney, Mosman
Situated on the spectacular Sydney Harbour, Taronga Zoo is an experience not to be missed. Located just 12 minutes from the city by ferry, Taronga Zoo...
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Scheyville National Park Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
This park north-west of Sydney near Windsor is rich in the history of European occupation. Today, evidence of Scheyville's many phases of Europea...
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Birds Australia Discovery Centre
Sydney West, Sydney, Sydney Olympic Park
Located at the forest's edge of the Newington Nature Reserve, the newly-opened Discovery Centre sits within four heritage buildings at Newington ...
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WILD LIFE Sydney
Sydney City, Sydney, Darling Harbour
WILD LIFE Sydney - the Australian animal adventure in the heart of the city.Step into an animal adventure as you journey around Australia. Walk throug...
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Koala Park Sanctuary
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
Come and cuddle up to a koala! At the Koala Park Sanctuary koalas are on show all day, everyday. Shows are daily at 10.20 a.m., 11.45 a.m., 2.00 p.m. ...
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Nura Diya Aboriginal Wildlife Tour at Taronga Zoo
Sydney North, Sydney, Mosman
Set on traditional Cammeraigal country, Taronga Zoo has many amazing Aboriginal stories to tell. Nura Diya, meaning "this country or camp", takes you ...
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Sydney Aquarium
Sydney City, Sydney, Darling Harbour
Sydney Aquarium boasts the world’s largest collection of all-Australian aquatic life featuring a number of habitats, 60 tanks and three oceanari...
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Underwater Bondi Experience at Marine Discovery Centre Bondi Beach
Sydney East, Sydney, Bondi
Underwater Bondi Experience - come and see real baby sharks in large camouflaged aquaria at the world's first re-creation of an actual dive site. Expe...
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Oceanworld Manly
Sydney North, Sydney, Manly
Oceanworld Manly is situated on picturesque Manly Cove Beach, just 200 metres from Manly Wharf. Oceanworld is easily accessible not only by car, but a...
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Sydney Attractions Combo Pass
Sydney City, Sydney, City Centre
Combo passes offer entry to up to four of Sydney's best visitor attractions on one pass. Attractions included are Sydney Tower Eye, Sydney Aquari...
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Golden Ridge Animal Farm
Sydney North, Sydney, Hawkesbury
Golden Ridge Animal Farm is located in the beautiful hills district suburb of Dural, which is about 45 minutes drive from the heart of Sydney.If it is...
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Sugarloaf Horse Centre
Sydney West, Sydney, Campbelltown
If you are thinking of trying your hand at horse riding, why not try Sugarloaf Horse Centre, located on the 600 acre property, Sugarloaf Mountain Farm...
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