Sydney Zoo will be closed to the public, including pass holders on Sunday 24 November & Wednesday 4 December, 2024.
The Summer of FREE at Sydney Zoo in Eastern Creek is the ultimate family fun day out.
Children can enjoy a delicious FREE frozen coke or FREE Paddle Pop ice cream.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
All encounter participants must:
Please note: your booking is not confirmed until the indemnity form is signed.