SUMMER JUST GOT A
WHOLE LOT MORE WILD!
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BRAND NEW
EXPERIENCES
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EXTENDED HOURS
8am - 8pm
*limited days
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SYDNEY ZOO
700 Great Western HWY
 
Your wildest summer starts now at Sydney Zoo!
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure these school holidays as Sydney Zoo transforms into a thrilling safari experience.

Come face to face with lions, rhinos and hyenas on our BRAND NEW VIP Safari Tour. Watch the morning mischief unfold with baboons and chimps as you join them for Breakfast on the Boulevard at 8AM, and discover the wonders of our very own Wild Australia in a BRAND NEW live show.

And if you’ve ever wondered what happens at the zoo after dark? Now’s your chance to find out!

For a limited time, we’re open late. Until 8PM daily, soak up stunning sunset views across the Africa precinct, enjoy live music and indulge in a mouth-watering, African-inspired dinner menu.

Whether you’re a curious explorer, animal lover or just looking for the perfect day out, Sydney Zoo has a wild adventure waiting for you this summer!

DAILY SCHEDULE BOOK NOW

 

 

*Extended hours applies to 26/12/2025 - 04/01/2026 (excluding NYE) and 05/01/2026 - 26/01/2026 weekends only. 

SUMMER JUST GOT A
WHOLE LOT MORE WILD!
Divider
BRAND NEW
EXPERIENCES
 
EXTENDED HOURS
8am - 8pm
*limited days
SYDNEY ZOO
700 Great Western HWY
 
Your wildest summer starts now at Sydney Zoo!
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure these school holidays as Sydney Zoo transforms into a thrilling safari experience.

Come face to face with lions, rhinos and hyenas on our BRAND NEW VIP Safari Tour. Watch the morning mischief unfold with baboons and chimps as you join them for Breakfast on the Boulevard at 8AM, and discover the wonders of our very own Wild Australia in a BRAND NEW live show.

And if you’ve ever wondered what happens at the zoo after dark? Now’s your chance to find out!

For a limited time, we’re open late. Until 8PM daily, soak up stunning sunset views across the Africa precinct, enjoy live music and indulge in a mouth-watering, African-inspired dinner menu.

Whether you’re a curious explorer, animal lover or just looking for the perfect day out, Sydney Zoo has a wild adventure waiting for you this summer! 
*Extended hours applies to 26/12/2025 - 04/01/2026 (excluding NYE) and 05/01/2026 - 26/01/2026 weekends only. 
 

 

PLAN YOUR DAY

 


VIP Safari Tour

MiniIcon1Africa Boardwalk

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Join our expert Zookeepers for an unforgettable behind the scenes experience, where you’ll come face to face with Africa’s most iconic wildlife. Plus enjoy full day entry to the zoo, a take-home souvenir lanyard and 20% off food and drink.

 

 

 

Coming soon
SummerShow
FREE WITH YOUR ZOO TICKET

Wild Australia live show

Carnival Cruise Amphitheatre

Daily

5:30pm & 7:00pm

Discover what makes Australia so unique with our BRAND NEW Wild Australia Live Show. Learn fascinating facts about our incredible native species, meet some of our reptile residents and discover simple ways you can protect native species from your own backyard!


 

Encounters

MiniIcon1Zoo wide

MiniIcon2Daily

MiniIcon3Check our daily schedule

Ever wanted to feed a tiger, pet a rhino or pet a capybara? Book an encounter for your next visit and get up close to your favourite animals! Limited spots available! 

Book now
SummerKeeperTalks
FREE WITH YOUR ZOO TICKET

Keeper Talks

Zoo wide

Daily

Check our daily schedule

Discover more about the incredible wildlife that call Sydney Zoo home, with our daily Keeper Talks. Check out the schedule here!


See schedule
SummerLemur
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS EXCLUSIVE

Breakfast on the Boulevard

Primate Boulevard

Daily

8:00am

For a limited time only, arrive an hour before regular opening time to see how our Zoo keepers kick-start the day! Don’t forget to grab a bacon and egg roll on your way in so you can enjoy breakkie surrounded by the sights and sounds of the waking zoo.

 

 

Book tickets
SummerSunset
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS EXCLUSIVE

Savannah Sunsets

Africa precinct

Daily

From 4:00pm

Wander the boardwalk, snap a sunset selfie and catch a rare glimpse of the animal kingdom after dark!

Plus there’s FREE face painting for kids, live African music and a mouth-watering African-inspired menu to try at the Boulevard Eatery!

Book tickets
SummerSunset
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS EXCLUSIVE

Shark Explorers Kids Trail

Aquarium and Australia precinct

Daily

Self-guided activity

Dive into adventure and follow six interactive stops across the Aquarium and Australia precinct to learn about vital shark conservation efforts and how you can help. Kids also receive a FREE take home “Spot the Difference” activity.

Learn more

 

PLAN YOUR DAY

 

SummerShow
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS EXCLUSIVE

VIP Safari Tour

African boardwalk

Daily (limited time)

4pm, 5pm, 6pm & 7pm

Join our expert Zoo Keepers for an unforgettable behind the scenes experience, where you’ll come face to face with Africa’s most iconic wildlife. Plus enjoy full day entry to the zoo, a take-home souvenir lanyard and 20% off food and drink.


 

Coming soon
SummerShow
FREE WITH YOUR ZOO TICKET

Wild Australia live show

Carnival Cruise Amphitheatre

Daily

5:30pm & 7:00pm

Discover what makes Australia so unique with our BRAND NEW Wild Australia Live Show. Learn fascinating facts about our incredible native species, meet some of our reptile residents and discover simple ways you can protect native species from your own backyard!


 

SummerShow
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS EXCLUSIVE

Encounters

Zoo wide

Daily

Check our daily schedule

Ever wanted to feed a tiger, pet a rhino or hang out with a capybara? Book an encounter for your next visit and get up close to your favourite animals! Limited spots available!


 

Book now
SummerTalks
FREE WITH YOUR ZOO TICKET

Keeper Talks

Zoo wide

Daily

Check our daily schedule

Discover more about the incredible animals that call Sydney Zoo home, with our daily Keeper Talks. Check out the schedule here!


 

See schedule
SummerShow
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS EXCLUSIVE

Breakfast on the Boulevard

Primate Boulevard

Daily

8:00am

For a limited time only, arrive an hour before regular opening time to see how our Zookeepers kick-start the day! Don’t forget to grab a bacon and egg roll on your way in so you can enjoy breakkie surrounded by the sights and sounds of the waking zoo.


 

Book tickets
SummerShow
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS EXCLUSIVE

Savannah Sunsets

Africa precinct

Daily

From 4:00pm

Wander the boardwalk, snap a sunset selfie and catch a rare glimpse of the animal kingdom after dark!

Plus there’s FREE face painting for kids, live African music and a mouth-watering African-inspired menu to try at the Boulevard Eatery!


 

Book tickets
SummerShow
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS EXCLUSIVE

Shark Explorers Kids Trail

Aquarium & Australia precinct

Daily

Self-guided activity

Dive into adventure and follow six interactive stops across the Aquarium and Australia precinct to learn about vital shark conservation efforts and how you can help. Kids also receive a FREE take home “Spot the Difference” activity.


 

Learn more

 

Our native wildlife
needs your help!

 

Nearly half of Australia’s threatened species can be found in cities just like Sydney. This makes our balconies and backyards important refuges for native wildlife like birds, bees and lizards as it’s often where they too, call home. 


You can be a hero for habitat this summer. It just takes a few small and simple actions from each of us to make a big difference. 

FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP!

 

 

 

Our native wildlife needs your help!

 

Nearly half of Australia’s threatened species can be found in cities just like Sydney. This makes our balconies and backyards important refuges for native wildlife like birds, bees and lizards as it’s often where they too, call home.

 

You can be a hero for habitat this summer. It just takes a few small and simple actions from each of us to make a big difference.

FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP!

 

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