Sydney Zoo will be closed to the public, including pass holders on Wednesday 4 December, 2024. 

THE COOLEST PLACE TO BE, AND A WHOLE LOT OF FREE!

The Summer of FREE at Sydney Zoo in Eastern Creek is the ultimate family fun day out. 

The whole family will be entertained with FREE Ferris wheel rides.

Children can enjoy a delicious FREE frozen coke or FREE Paddle Pop ice cream.

Snap a FREE photo with an adorable koala, slithery snake, or our scaly residents.

That’s more than $40 of value for a family of 4, based on 2 adults and 2 children. 

Plus entry for kids under 3 and parking is always FREE!

PLUS see our newest arrival, the first ever hyena cub born in Sydney!

Watch the elephants making a splash in their pool while you keep cool with our refreshing water misters and don’t miss the animals enjoying their own icy treats.

25th December 2023 – 11th February 2024
9am – 5pm

FREE with your Sydney Zoo day ticket, Unlimited Pass, or Membership

Sydney Zoo
700 Great Western Highway, Eastern Creek

HOW TO BOOK

Simply purchase a day ticket or book a return visit between 25th December  2023 and 11th February 2024 to experience the Summer of FREE.

For a limited time only, don’t miss out.

All tickets include FREE weather insurance, meaning you can reschedule your booking for the next 89 days.

Hyena cub born

Meet our newest addition – the first-ever hyena cub born in Sydney! Come watch the adorable cub as it explores and plays in its habitat.

Free FERRIS WHEEL RIDE

Hop on board the KIIS Ferris Wheel! The whole family will be entertained with FREE Ferris wheel rides. Limited to one free ride per person.

Free ICE-CREAM OR FROZEN COKE

Beat the heat with a cool treat!
Kids get their choice of either a FREE Frozen Coke, a FREE Paddle Pop or a FREE bottle of water. Limited to one free per child.

Free Animal SELFIE ZONE

Make unforgettable memories with FREE animal photo moments. Snap a photo on your phone with a koala, snake and our other scaly residents. Animals available for photo moments may vary.

The FREE animal selfie zone runs 9:30am – 12:30pm weekdays, and 9:30am – 3:00pm weekends.

KEEP COOL THIS SUMMER

Scattered throughout the zoo you’ll find misting tunnels and fans to help keep you cool while you enjoy all that Sydney Zoo has to offer. Warning, you may get wet!

CHILL OUT WITH THE ANIMALS

Keep an eye out for refreshing enrichment experiences in the animal habitats. Designed to help keep our animals cool, you may see some animals enjoying a splash in the pool or others enjoying frozen treats.

ENJOY COOL COMFORT

Step into the comfort of our fully air-conditioned Aquarium and the largest Reptile & Nocturnal House in the world! Then, when it’s time to recharge your family, take a relaxing break in the air-conditioned Boulevard Eatery.

THE SUMMER OF FREE IS ON FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY - HURRY, GET YOUR TICKETS NOW​

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