Ticket Terms and Conditions

Sydney Zoo General Terms and Conditions

These General Terms and Conditions relate to entry to Sydney Zoo, which is operated by Sydney Zoo Pty Ltd (ABN 55 168 970 090). They apply to all Sydney Zoo patrons and other visitors and invitees.

Tickets

Tickets include tickets issued online at sydneyzoo.com, or vouchers issued directly from Sydney Zoo, or from self-serve kiosks or the general admissions desk at Sydney Zoo.
Tickets are issued in return for payment of the relevant fee set out in the schedule of ticket prices published by Sydney Zoo from time to time. Tickets may also be issued in some cases without payment, for example to replace a lost or stolen ticket, or as part of a promotion.
Membership tickets are tickets for Sydney Zoo Membership which permit entry to Sydney Zoo on more than one occasion over an applicable membership period. In addition to these General Terms and Conditions, the Sydney Zoo Membership Terms and Conditions contain supplementary terms and conditions governing membership tickets and can be viewed below.
When you purchase a ticket or tickets of any kind or a Gift Voucher, and provide us with your contact details, you consent to the use of your contact details for the purposes of sending you communications from Sydney Zoo and our third party partners to market and promote Sydney Zoo and our third party partner events, products and services, unless you have opted-out of receiving such communications. Our third party partners include advertising and marketing partners (such as where Sydney Zoo or they sponsor an event or organisation), and our event and tourism partners. You can opt-out of such communications using the unsubscribe mechanism contained in the communication, by logging in to your account or membership with Sydney Zoo (where applicable) to update your communication preferences, or by contacting Sydney Zoo.
Tickets purchased online are valid for 89 days once the transaction is shown as successful via sydneyzoo.com, and can be used by printing the ticket and showing it at entry or by showing the ticket on an electronic device at entry.
Sydney Zoo may set concessions or other discounts on some or all of its tickets from time to time for specified groups. Unless otherwise provided for in its then current schedule of ticket prices, concessions and discounts will be available to:
(a) named holders of Pensioner Concession Cards, Health Care Cards, Commonwealth Seniors Health Cards, Veteran Cards (DVA) and Repatriation Health Cards issued by the Commonwealth Government;
(b) named holders of Companion Cards and Seniors Cards issued by an Australian State or Territory;
(c) students aged 15 years and over who are enrolled for full-time study at an Australian education institution; and
(d) members of such associations as Sydney Zoo may approve in its sole discretion from time to time.
Proof of concession or discount eligibility must be provided at the time of, or following, purchase by emailing or posting a certified photocopy to Sydney Zoo or bringing in your concession or discount card for Sydney Zoo staff members to sight at upon your entry.
Single-entry tickets are valid for a single day and membership tickets are valid for the duration of the membership period. If a ticket is designated for entry before or after a specific time of day, it is only valid for entry before or after (as applicable) that time of day. Bookings may be rescheduled in the case of extenuating circumstances up to 89 days from the purchase date at https://tickets.sydneyzoo.com/reschedule/search
Tickets are valid for use during normal zoo opening hours on any day Sydney Zoo is open to the general public subject to any specific restrictions of the ticket type. Sydney Zoo does not guarantee that it will be open on any particular day or for any minimum period of days. Further, Sydney Zoo cannot admit patrons at a time when it has reached venue capacity (refer below for further details).
Tickets cover all general public zookeeper talks and shows. Except to the extent identified on the ticket, a ticket does not include food and beverage, retail, or premium products and experiences such as animal encounters or guided tours.
Access to Sydney Zoo is subject to capacity limits, including daily member limits, which may change from time to time without notice. If you are unable to access Sydney Zoo when you are otherwise entitled to do so because of capacity limits, you may redeem your ticket at another date, but only (apart from membership tickets or unlimited pass tickets) if the ticket has not been used previously. Sydney Zoo is not otherwise liable to you for any damages that you may suffer as a result of being unable to enter Sydney Zoo because of capacity limits.
A patron with a single-entry ticket who wishes to leave and re-enter Sydney Zoo on the same day may obtain a pass-out from the Sydney Zoo general admissions desk. Re-entry is subject to production of the pass-out and, in the case of adults, acceptable photo identification. If a ticket is designated for entry before a specific time of day, re-entry will only be available before that time of day.
TickIf your ticket is stolen or misplaced, please contact Sydney Zoo immediately and, depending on the circumstances, Sydney Zoo may in its discretion re-issue a new ticket to you.
Once it has expired, a ticket will not be refunded or extended.
The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) contains guarantees which provide consumers with a basic, guaranteed level of protection for goods or services they acquire. If Sydney Zoo breaches any of these consumer guarantees, as the holder of a ticket, you may be entitled to a remedy under the ACL. If the breach of the consumer guarantees cannot be remedied or amounts to a major failure, you will be entitled to a refund or other remedies under the ACL. All other liabilities of Sydney Zoo in respect of tickets and entry are excluded.
Subject to rights to remedies including refunds under the ACL (if any), Sydney Zoo has no obligation to provide a refund, nor is it otherwise liable, for change of mind, incorrect purchase or visits that do not occur or are curtailed by inclement weather, emergencies, illness, transport delays or any other matters outside of its control.
Tickets are not transferable. Sydney Zoo will not honour any ticket that it reasonably believes to have been lost or stolen, transferred, used, or to be a forgery.
Sydney Zoo does not guarantee the availability of any exhibited animal, display or event, and reserves the right to change advertised programmes, seating arrangement and audience limits. Further, it reserves the right to close all or any part of its facilities without notice.
Sydney Zoo reserves the right to refuse entry or remove a patron if it considers (acting reasonably) that the person has not complied with, or is unlikely to comply with, these General Terms and Conditions or any other Conditions of entry, in which case Sydney Zoo has no obligation to pay ticket refunds or permit ticket redemptions and may cancel membership tickets.
If Sydney Zoo has notified you that you are prohibited from entering Sydney Zoo for a period (which may be permanently), including as a result of any previous or anticipated non-compliance with these General Terms and Conditions or any other Conditions of entry, you must not purchase (or procure any other person to purchase) a ticket for use by you during the period of prohibition. Sydney Zoo reserves the right to cancel any ticket you purchase or another person purchases for you in contravention of this prohibition, without giving a refund.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set out in these Terms and Conditions, Sydney Zoo is required to adhere to, and enforce any prevailing Public Health Orders. All requirements under the Public Health Orders take precedence over these Terms and Conditions. We have provided extensions to Sydney Zoo bookings to assist those people who have not been able to attend the zoo under current COVID-19 health orders. See our FAQs for further details.
The website in English and terms and conditions in English shall prevail whenever there is a discrepancy between English & Chinese;
Only applicable to Bank of China Mastercard credit cards issued in mainland China (translation in CN: 优惠仅适用于中国大陆发行的中国银行万事达卡信用卡).

Sydney Zoo Membership Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions relate to membership of Sydney Zoo, which is operated by Sydney Zoo Pty Ltd (ABN 55 168 970 090). It supplements the General Terms and Conditions, which all Sydney Zoo patrons are subject to and can be viewed above.

A Sydney Zoo Membership grants the nominated member(s) unlimited public entry during normal zoo opening hours on any day Sydney Zoo is open to the general public during the applicable membership period. To gain entry on a particular day, members must have booked that day in advance using the Sydney Zoo membership booking system which can be accessed at https://tickets.sydneyzoo.com/profile/login
To purchase a Sydney Zoo Membership, you agree to pay the annual up front membership fee.
Sydney Zoo does not guarantee that it will be open on any particular day or for any minimum period of days over an applicable membership period even if a booking has been made. Further, Sydney Zoo cannot admit members at a time when it has reached venue capacity (refer to the General Terms and Conditions for further details).
Sydney Zoo Membership privileges are available only on presentation of a current electronically issued membership ticket and, in the case of adults, acceptable photo identification. Acceptable photo identification includes a current passport, driver’s licence, identification card issued by recognised Australian educational institution, International Student Identity Card issued by ISIC Association, proof of age card issued by an Australian State or Territory, and Keypass ID issued by Australia Post.
The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) contains guarantees which provide consumers with a basic, guaranteed level of protection for goods or services they acquire. If Sydney Zoo breaches any of these consumer guarantees, as the holder of a membership ticket, you may be entitled to a remedy under the ACL. If the breach of the consumer guarantees cannot be remedied or amounts to a major failure, you will be entitled to a refund or other remedies under the ACL. Subject to a member’s rights to refunds and other remedies under the ACL, a Sydney Zoo Membership is non-refundable or redeemable except to the extent provided for under the General Terms and Conditions. All other liabilities of Sydney Zoo in respect of a Sydney Zoo Membership are excluded.
Sydney Zoo Membership is non-transferable. All memberships must include current member details, including first and last name, date of birth and a photograph of the member. The person who purchases the membership ticket must nominate a primary member and any other member associated with the ticket at the time of purchase. Only the persons named as being associated with a membership ticket may use it.
The primary member associated with a membership ticket must be aged 16 years or over. The primary member is responsible for ensuring the details of their Sydney Zoo Membership (including other persons associated with the membership ticket) are correct and up to date at all times.
Additional members may be associated with a membership ticket on payment of the full applicable membership fee (excluding children turning three years of age during a family membership, in respect of whom a pro rata fee will apply), as per the schedule of ticket prices published by Sydney Zoo from time to time, and will renew on the same date as the primary member.
Sydney Zoo Membership commences on the date of purchase by an associated member and is valid during the period up to and including the date of expiry.
New Sydney Zoo Memberships are only offered as an annual membership payable in full at the time of original purchase.
Sydney Zoo Membership fees will be deducted in one instalment (comprising the purchase price for a Sydney Zoo day pass and the additional payment to qualify for membership) on the date of joining or renewal via the nominated payment method.
The primary member associated with a membership ticket may request cancellation of the Sydney Zoo Membership at any time by notifying Sydney Zoo. Sydney Zoo will endeavour to process cancellation requests within three working days. Except to the extent required by the ACL, cancellation of a Sydney Zoo Membership within the initial 12-month membership period does not entitle the primary member, or any additional member, to a refund.
A Sydney Zoo Membership purchased on or after 4 February 2021 is subject to automatic rollover on its expiry date subject to the following conditions.
a) Sydney Zoo must notify the primary member by email or text message of the automatic renewal not less than 30 days and not more than 45 days before the automatic renewal is due to take effect. The notice must include details of the cost of renewal and the current nominated payment method (subject to the redaction of information for security purposes). Sydney Zoo will use the relevant contact details provided at the time of original purchase or later notified by the primary member for this purpose. It is the primary member’s responsibility to ensure that his or her contact details are kept up-to-date and email and telephone settings are set to accept communications from Sydney Zoo.
b) Automatic rollover will not occur if the primary member requests cancellation of the Sydney Zoo Membership at least three working days before the expiry date.
c) On automatic rollover, the Sydney Zoo membership fee will be deducted on or about the first day of the new membership period. Subject to any fee increases, the membership fee will be the equivalent of the total amount paid for membership for the prior year.
d) Sydney Zoo may increase the membership fee at any time but must notify the primary member by email or text message of the increase not less than 30 days and not more than 45 days before it takes effect. If the increase is more than the increase in the Consumer Price Index (All Groups, Sydney) since the original purchase date, the primary member must consent to the increase before it can take effect.
e) If a Sydney Zoo Membership is cancelled (other than by Sydney Zoo in accordance with these Terms and Conditions) within 30 days after an automatic rollover, provided that the Membership has not been used for entry or any other promotion or purpose, the primary member will be refunded the rollover amount deducted for the new membership period.
Primary members must ensure that the nominated payment method (as updated by them from time to time) remains valid for the payment of automatic renewals with sufficient funding capacity to process payment deductions. If any payment deduction is not successful or is dishonoured by a financial institution:
a) The Sydney Zoo Membership will be registered as inactive until a successful payment has been processed (all access rights and other membership privileges are suspended while a membership is inactive);
b) Sydney Zoo may require immediate payment from the primary member; and
c) Sydney Zoo may recover from the primary member all costs, charges and fees associated with the unsuccessful or dishonoured payment.
Members joining as a family will be entered as a ‘household’ and will receive Sydney Zoo communications to share amongst all members of that household. A household must include at least one person who is aged 16 years or over.
Sydney Zoo patrons must comply with the conditions of entry to Sydney Zoo at all times. Failure to do so, or a deemed abuse of any membership privileges, may result in the suspension or termination of the Sydney Zoo Membership and exclusion from Sydney Zoo. The suspension of a Sydney Zoo Membership will not result in a deferral of its expiry date.
If any person associated with a membership ticket breaches the Sydney Zoo General Terms and Conditions or any person who is not associated with a membership tickets attempts to use it, Sydney Zoo may cancel the membership ticket in respect of all persons associated with it.
On presentation of a membership ticket, a Sydney Zoo patron who is associated with the membership ticket will receive 10% discount on purchases at Sydney Zoo retail outlets (may exclude discounted stock and special promotions) and in food and beverage outlets. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
From time to time, Sydney Zoo may arrange Sydney Zoo Membership privileges with other organisations. Where this occurs, Sydney Zoo acts as agent for the other organisation only and is not itself responsible to members for any failure by the other organisation to provide the privileges or any defect in the privileges provided.
Other than admission rights, Sydney Zoo Membership privileges and these Terms and Conditions, are subject to periodic review and adjustment at the discretion of Sydney Zoo.
To ensure that Sydney Zoo can contact you about your Sydney Zoo Membership, the primary member must notify Sydney Zoo of any changes to the email or text message contact details provided at the time of purchase.
Please contact Sydney Zoo if you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions or wish to update your contact details.

Sydney Zoo Unlimited Pass Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions relate to unlimited passholders, which are made available from Sydney Zoo Pty Ltd (ABN 55 168 970 090). They supplement the General Terms and Conditions, which all Sydney Zoo patrons are subject to and which can be viewed above.

A Sydney Zoo unlimited pass grants the nominated pass holder(s) unlimited public entry during normal zoo opening hours on any day Sydney Zoo is open to the general public during the valid term of the pass. To gain entry on a particular day, pass holders must have booked that day in advance using the Sydney Zoo booking system which can be accessed at https://tickets.sydneyzoo.com/profile/login
To purchase a Sydney Zoo unlimited pass, you will be required to pay the annual upfront fee.
Sydney Zoo does not guarantee that it will be open on any particular day or for any minimum period of days during the valid term of the pass even if a booking has been made. Further, Sydney Zoo cannot admit pass holders onto the site at a time when it has reached venue capacity (refer to the General Terms and Conditions for further details).
Sydney Zoo pass holder privileges are available only on presentation of a current electronically issued ticket and, in the case of adults, acceptable photo identification. Acceptable photo identification includes a current passport, driver’s licence, identification card issued by recognised Australian educational institution, International Student Identity Card issued by ISIC Association, proof of age card issued by an Australian State or Territory, and Keypass ID issued by Australia Post.
The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) contains guarantees which provide consumers with a basic, guaranteed level of protection for goods or services they acquire. If Sydney Zoo breaches any of these consumer guarantees, as the holder of an unlimited pass ticket, you may be entitled to a remedy under the ACL. If the breach of the consumer guarantees cannot be remedied or amounts to a major failure, you may be entitled to a refund or other remedies under the ACL. Subject to a pass holder’s rights to refunds and other remedies under the ACL, a Sydney Zoo Unlimited pass is non-refundable or redeemable except to the extent provided for under the General Terms and Conditions. All other liabilities of Sydney Zoo in respect of a Sydney Zoo unlimited pass are excluded.
A Sydney Zoo unlimited pass is non-transferable. All unlimited pass holders must include current details, including first and last name, date of birth and a photograph of the pass holder. The person who purchases the unlimited pass ticket must nominate a primary pass holder and any other pass holders associated with the ticket at the time of purchase. Only the persons named as being associated with an unlimited pass ticket may use it.
The primary pass holder associated with an unlimited pass ticket must be aged 16 years or over. The primary pass holder is responsible for ensuring the details of their Sydney Zoo Unlimited passes (including other persons associated with the unlimited pass) are correct and up to date at all times.
Additional pass holders may be associated with an unlimited pass ticket on payment of the full applicable fee (excluding children turning three years of age during the given period, in respect of whom a pro rata fee will apply), as per the schedule of ticket prices published by Sydney Zoo from time to time and will expire on the same date as the primary pass holder.
A Sydney Zoo Unlimited pass commences on the date of purchase by a person and is valid during the period up to and including the date of expiry.
New Sydney Zoo Unlimited passes are only offered as an annual pass payable in full at the time of original purchase.
Sydney Zoo Unlimited pass fees will be deducted in one instalment (comprising the purchase price for a Sydney Zoo Day pass and the additional payment to qualify for an unlimited pass) on the date of the initial purchase or on renewal via the nominated payment method.
The primary pass holder associated with an unlimited pass ticket may request cancellation of the Sydney Zoo pass at any time by notifying Sydney Zoo. Sydney Zoo will endeavour to process cancellation requests within three working days. Except to the extent required by the ACL, and notwithstanding any remaining period on the unlimited pass, cancellation of a Sydney Zoo unlimited pass within the 12-month period of that pass does not entitle the primary pass holder, or any additional pass holders, to a refund.
A Sydney Zoo Unlimited Pass Membership purchased on or after 19 March 2024 is subject to automatic rollover on its expiry date subject to the following conditions.
1. Sydney Zoo must notify the primary member by email or text message of the automatic renewal not less than 30 days and not more than 45 days before the automatic renewal is due to take effect. The notice must include details of the cost of renewal and the current nominated payment method (subject to the redaction of information for security purposes). Sydney Zoo will use the relevant contact details provided at the time of original purchase or later notified by the primary member for this purpose. It is the primary member’s responsibility to ensure that their contact details are kept up-to-date and email and telephone settings are set to accept communications from Sydney Zoo.
2. Automatic rollover will not occur if the primary member requests cancellation of the Sydney Zoo Membership at least three working days before the expiry date.
3. On automatic rollover, the Sydney Zoo membership fee will be deducted on or about the first day of the new membership period. Subject to any fee increases, the membership fee will be the equivalent of the total amount paid for membership for the prior year.
4. Sydney Zoo may increase the membership fee at any time but must notify the primary member by email or text message of the increase not less than 30 days and not more than 45 days before it takes effect. If the increase is more than 5% higher than the cost of the previous year’s membership, the primary member must consent to the increase before it can take effect.
5. If a Sydney Zoo Membership is cancelled (other than by Sydney Zoo in accordance with these Terms and Conditions) within 30 days after an automatic rollover, provided that the Membership has not been used for entry or any other promotion or purpose, the primary member will be refunded the rollover amount deducted for the new membership period.
Sydney Zoo patrons must comply with the conditions of entry to Sydney Zoo at all times. Failure to do so, or a deemed abuse of any pass holder privileges, may result in the suspension or termination of the Sydney Zoo pass holders and exclusion from Sydney Zoo. The suspension of a Sydney Zoo unlimited pass will not result in a deferral of its expiry date.
If any person associated with an unlimited pass ticket breaches the Sydney Zoo General Terms and Conditions or any person who is not associated with an unlimited pass ticket attempts to use it, Sydney Zoo may cancel the unlimited pass ticket in respect of all persons associated with it.
To ensure that Sydney Zoo can contact you about your Sydney Zoo unlimited pass, the primary pass holder must notify Sydney Zoo of any changes to the email or text message contact details provided at the time of purchase.
Please contact Sydney Zoo if you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions or wish to update your contact details.

Sydney Zoo Platinum Pass Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions relate to Platinum Pass holders, which are made available from Sydney Zoo Pty Ltd (ABN 55 168 970 090). They supplement the General Terms and Conditions, which all Sydney Zoo patrons are subject to and which can be viewed above.

A Sydney Zoo Platinum Pass grants the nominated pass holder(s) unlimited public entry during normal zoo opening hours on any day Sydney Zoo is open to the general public during the valid term of the pass. To gain entry on a particular day, pass holders must have booked that day in advance using the Sydney Zoo booking system which can be accessed at https://tickets.sydneyzoo.com/profile/login
A Sydney Zoo Platinum Pass also includes;
1. A FREE Ticket to GLOW or alternative signature event should GLOW not be on – GLOW tickets will be issued for the current year of purchase only. If GLOW has passed, a GLOW ticket will be issued for the following calendar year within the Platinum Pass 12-month period.
2. A FREE Sydney Zoo Cap – Subject to availability and at the discretion of the Retail Shop staff, redeemable at a retail outlet only by presenting the code distributed along with your Platinum Pass.
3. A Bring a friend ticket – This ticket is only applicable for normal zoo entry during normal zoo opening hours, and does not apply to events or promotions. The bring a friend ticket, for a Sydney Zoo Platinum Pass Membership purchased on or after 13 May 2024, can only be used on a ticket of equal or lesser value (e.g. a child Platinum pass will only entitle the member to bring a child friend, an adult Platinum pass will entitle a member to bring an adult or child friend).
4. $25 Encounter voucher – Encounter vouchers are applicable to available encounters only and all participants must adhere to the Encounters Terms and Conditions. See below for more details.
5. 10% off food and retail – On presentation of a Unlimited Pass ticket, a Sydney Zoo patron who is associated with the Unlimited Pass ticket will receive a 10% discount on purchases at Sydney Zoo retail outlets (may exclude discounted stock and special promotions) and in food and beverage outlets. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
To purchase a Sydney Zoo Platinum Pass, you will be required to pay the annual upfront fee.
Sydney Zoo does not guarantee that it will be open on any particular day or for any minimum period of days during the valid term of the pass even if a booking has been made. Sydney Zoo does not guarantee that booking slots will be available for every session. Further, Sydney Zoo cannot admit pass holders onto the site at a time when it has reached venue capacity (refer to the General Terms and Conditions for further details).
Sydney Zoo Platinum Pass holder privileges are available only on presentation of a current electronically issued ticket and, in the case of adults, acceptable photo identification. Acceptable photo identification includes a current passport, driver’s licence, identification card issued by recognised Australian educational institution, International Student Identity Card issued by ISIC Association, proof of age card issued by an Australian State or Territory, and Keypass ID issued by Australia Post.
The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) contains guarantees which provide consumers with a basic, guaranteed level of protection for goods or services they acquire. If Sydney Zoo breaches any of these consumer guarantees, as the holder of a Platinum Pass ticket, you may be entitled to a remedy under the ACL. If the breach of the consumer guarantees cannot be remedied or amounts to a major failure, you may be entitled to a refund or other remedies under the ACL. Subject to a pass holder’s rights to refunds and other remedies under the ACL, a Sydney Zoo Platinum Pass is non-refundable or redeemable except to the extent provided for under the General Terms and Conditions. All other liabilities of Sydney Zoo in respect of a Sydney Zoo Platinum Pass are excluded.
A Sydney Zoo Platinum Pass is non-transferable. All Platinum Pass holders must include current details, including first and last name, date of birth and a photograph of the pass holder. The person who purchases the Platinum Pass ticket must nominate a primary pass holder and any other pass holders associated with the ticket at the time of purchase. Only the persons named as being associated with a Platinum Pass ticket may use it.
The primary pass holder associated with a Platinum Pass ticket must be aged 16 years or over. The primary pass holder is responsible for ensuring the details of their Sydney Zoo Platinum Passes (including other persons associated with the Platinum Pass) are correct and up to date at all times.
Additional pass holders may be associated with a Platinum Pass ticket on payment of the full applicable fee (excluding children turning three years of age during the given period, in respect of whom a pro rata fee will apply), as per the schedule of ticket prices published by Sydney Zoo from time to time and will expire on the same date as the primary pass holder.
A Sydney Zoo Platinum Pass commences on the date of purchase by a person and is valid during the period up to and including the date of expiry.
Sydney Zoo Platinum Pass fees will be deducted in one instalment (comprising the purchase price for a Sydney Zoo Day pass and the additional payment to qualify for a Platinum Pass) on the date of the initial purchase or on renewal via the nominated payment method.
The primary pass holder associated with a Platinum Pass ticket may request cancellation of the Sydney Zoo pass at any time by notifying Sydney Zoo. Sydney Zoo will endeavour to process cancellation requests within three working days. Except to the extent required by the ACL, and notwithstanding any remaining period on the Platinum Pass, cancellation of a Sydney Zoo Platinum Pass within the 12-month period of that pass does not entitle the primary pass holder, or any additional pass holders, to a refund for any portion of the remaining period of the Platinum Pass.
Sydney Zoo patrons must comply with the conditions of entry to Sydney Zoo at all times. Failure to do so, or a deemed abuse of any pass holder privileges, may result in the suspension or termination of the Sydney Zoo pass holders and exclusion from Sydney Zoo. The suspension of a Sydney Zoo Platinum Pass will not result in a deferral of its expiry date.
If any person associated with a Platinum Pass ticket breaches the Sydney Zoo General Terms and Conditions or any person who is not associated with a Platinum Pass ticket attempts to use it, Sydney Zoo may cancel the Platinum Pass ticket in respect of all persons associated with it.
To ensure that Sydney Zoo can contact you about your Sydney Zoo Platinum Pass, the primary pass holder must notify Sydney Zoo of any changes to the email or text message contact details provided at the time of purchase.
Please contact Sydney Zoo if you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions or wish to update your contact details.
A Sydney Zoo Platinum Pass Membership purchased on or after 19 March 2024 is subject to automatic rollover on its expiry date subject to the following conditions
1. Sydney Zoo must notify the primary member by email or text message of the automatic renewal not less than 30 days and not more than 45 days before the automatic renewal is due to take effect. The notice must include details of the cost of renewal and the current nominated payment method (subject to the redaction of information for security purposes). Sydney Zoo will use the relevant contact details provided at the time of original purchase or later notified by the primary member for this purpose. It is the primary member’s responsibility to ensure that their contact details are kept up-to-date and email and telephone settings are set to accept communications from Sydney Zoo.
2. Automatic rollover will not occur if the primary member requests cancellation of the Sydney Zoo Membership at least three working days before the expiry date.
3. On automatic rollover, the Sydney Zoo membership fee will be deducted on or about the first day of the new membership period. Subject to any fee increases, the membership fee will be the equivalent of the total amount paid for membership for the prior year.
4. Sydney Zoo may increase the membership fee at any time but must notify the primary member by email or text message of the increase not less than 30 days and not more than 45 days before it takes effect. If the increase is more than 5% higher than the cost of the previous year’s membership, the primary member must consent to the increase before it can take effect.
5. If a Sydney Zoo Membership is cancelled (other than by Sydney Zoo in accordance with these Terms and Conditions) within 30 days after an automatic rollover, provided that the Membership has not been used for entry or any other promotion or purpose, the primary member will be refunded the rollover amount deducted for the new membership period.

Sydney Zoo Gift Voucher Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions apply to all Gift Vouchers issued by Sydney Zoo. By purchasing, redeeming or attempting to redeem a Gift Voucher, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (Gift Voucher Terms and Conditions).

Gift vouchers are valid for 3 years from the purchase date. The date gift vouchers cease to be redeemable will appear on each gift voucher (Expiry Date). Any unused balance remaining on a gift voucher after the Expiry Date will be the property of Sydney Zoo and will not be refunded or credited to you.
To redeem a gift voucher online, recipients should go to SydneyZoo.com, add items to their cart, and type their gift voucher code the voucher field at checkout.
To redeem a gift voucher instore, recipients should present the QR code on their gift voucher at the zoo to purchase items from the Boulevard Eatery or cafes, or at the Zoo Shop.
Gift vouchers can only be used up to the maximum value loaded onto the gift voucher at the initial time of purchase and cannot be reloaded. Any purchase that exceeds the available balance on a gift voucher will require you to pay the difference by another payment method that is accepted by Sydney Zoo.
You can make multiple purchases with Gift Vouchers in separate transactions on goods and services offered by Sydney Zoo.
Sydney Zoo General Terms and Conditions apply to day tickets purchased with a gift voucher.
Sydney Zoo Membership Terms and Conditions apply to memberships purchased with a gift voucher.
Sydney Zoo memberships purchased using a gift voucher will not automatically rollover. Sydney Zoo will notify the primary member by email or text message of the gift membership expiry not less than 30 days and not more than 45 days before the membership is due to expire.
Gift vouchers are not legal tender. You cannot obtain any cash advance with your gift vouchers or redeem your gift vouchers for cash.
Gift vouchers cannot be resold.

Sydney Zoo Encounters Terms and Conditions

You acknowledge your booking is a deposit pending completion of the waiver. A copy of the waiver is contained in the terms and conditions. The waiver will be provided to you in email format on successful completion of your payment.
All adult members of the party will be required to sign this waiver on the day of the encounter. A parent or guardian will be required to sign a waiver for all children.
Refusal to sign the waiver will result in cancellation of your booking and all funds will be refunded directly to you.
It is a condition of entry to the zoo that you must sign a waiver before our staff will allow you to attend the encounter.
You acknowledge that there are certain physical requirements for attending encounters which are outlined on the website at www.sydneyzoo.com/experiences. Failure to meet these requirements as outlined may result in the cancellation and refund of your booking.
You enter the zoo at your own risk and acknowledge that Sydney Zoo will provide services with skill and reasonable care, it excludes, to the extent permitted by law, all warranties, representations, and conditions relating to the services provided.
Sydney Zoo shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury including consequential, indirect, special or economic loss to their or your property, or for the death, which is caused by services not being provided by Sydney Zoo, its servants or agents with reasonable care and skill or any facilities in the zoo not being fit for their purpose. Participation in the services provided is a recreational activity for the purposes of section 5K of the Civil Liability Act (NSW) 2002.
Animals can cause injury and your viewing of any animals is on the condition that you exercise care and common sense including, without any limitation, not entering any enclosures without supervision from a Sydney Zoo staff member or into any animal or placing or throwing anything at any animal or into any enclosure.
In the course of your Close Encounter, if you request, Sydney Zoo employees will use your device to take photographs and/or videos of you, but will not be responsible for any loss or damage to your device.
Participation in the services provided is a recreational service for the purposes of section 139A of the Australian Competition and Consumer Act (Cth) 2010.
You participate in the services provided and/or use of Sydney Zoo’s facilities at your own risk. Participation in the services provided is a hazardous activity and involves a significant risk of physical harm and may result in personal injury or death to yourself and others.
Animals can act in sudden and unpredictable ways, especially if frightened or hurt, or if exposed to loud or unfamiliar noises. In handling animals, there is a risk of suffering injury including injuries caused by the animals.
You acknowledge and agree that your participation in the services provided and any associated activities and/or your use of Sydney Zoo’s facilities is dangerous and may have obvious and/or inherent risks as a result of which personal injury (and sometimes death) may occur.
You accept and assume all risks of personal injury or death in anyway whatsoever arising from your participation in the services provided and any associated activities and/or your use of Sydney Zoo’s facilities.
You waive your individual right to sue Sydney Zoo for all claims you may have for such personal injury or death against Sydney Zoo in any way whatsoever arising from or in connection with your participation in the services provided and any associated activities and/or your use of the Zoo’s facilities.
If you suffer personal injury or death while participating in the services provided and/or from your use of the Zoo’s facilities, you, your estate or next of kin, will not hold Sydney Zoo, their employees or agents legally responsible for any personal injury or death you suffer.
You will act at all times in a safe and appropriate manner whilst at Sydney Zoo and abide by all directions given by Sydney Zoo staff and to obey any instructions on signs within the zoo.
You acknowledge that Sydney Zoo has permitted you to participate in the services provided the subject of this document in reliance on the matters acknowledged by you and the representations you have made in this document. You agree that this waiver is governed in all respects by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of New South Wales and the Commonwealth of Australia where appropriate. You agree that everything in this document is binding on you and your heirs, next of kin, executors and administrators.

Sydney Zoo Event Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions are binding. Tickets to the Event are sold or issued, and admission to the Event is granted, on the express condition that ticket holders are bound by these Event Terms and Conditions and any other rules and conditions subsequently notified.

Sydney Zoo reserves the right to refuse admission to or to eject persons from the zoo at its sole discretion.
All sales are non-refundable except in the event of a cancellation or rescheduling by Sydney Zoo, or as may be required by the Australian Consumer Law.
Tickets are not transferrable to another event or Sydney Zoo ticket.
Tickets are valid only when purchased from Sydney Zoo.
Lost or forgotten tickets will only be replaced where Sydney Zoo is satisfied that such tickets have been purchased by you in accordance with these terms and conditions, and where proof of purchase is available.
Sydney Zoo reserves right to vary, substitute or withdraw advertised programs, artists, venue, and prices.
Children must be supervised by an accompanying adult at all times
Sydney Zoo is not liable to you for any claims, damages, compensation, losses or expenses as a result of a performance being cancelled, postponed or changed.
To the extent permitted by the law, you release Sydney Zoo (including its directors, officers, employees, consultants, contractors, agents and volunteers) from any liability for any damage, loss, liability or injury you may suffer in relation to your attendance at a venue, how so ever caused, including due to any negligence or other act or omission of Sydney Zoo.
You acknowledge that you are responsible for your own property during attendance at Sydney Zoo.
The event is an outdoor event that may, at times, be affected by inclement weather. Guests acknowledge that the event will proceed in all-weather including heavy rain. Refunds will not be issued due to inclement weather. We recommend that all guests come prepared for the weather conditions.

Sydney Zoo Kit built by CommBank Terms and Conditions

10% off food and beverage – On presentation of a Kit built by CommBank card or app, a Sydney Zoo patron who is associated with the card or app will receive a 10% discount on purchases at Sydney Zoo food outlets (may exclude discounted stock and special promotions) . This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
App – To ensure Kit members receive 10% food and beverage discounts at Sydney Zoo, you must show your logged in Kit app on your phone and present it to our staff upon request. This allows our team to verify your Kit membership and confirm the benefits you are entitled to. Failure to present the logged in app as required may result in the denial of discounts.

Ticket Type Survey Competition Terms and Conditions

Item 1

Competition Name

Ticket survey competition

Item 2

Competition Type

Game of Chance

Item 3

Permit

N/A prize value for the promotion exceeds $10,000

Item 4

Promoter

The promoter is Sydney Zoo Pty Limited ABN 55 168 970 090 of 700 Great Western Highway, Bungarribee, NSW 2767

Item 5

Website

www.sydneyzoo.com

Item 6

Time and Date

All times and dates specified in these Terms and Conditions are times and dates in Sydney, which may be Australian Eastern Standard Time (“AEST”) or Australian Eastern Daylight Time (“AEDT”) depending on the date.

Item 7

Entry Restrictions

(i) Entrants must be 14 years of age or over to be eligible.

(ii) Entrants must be residents of Australia.

(iii) Entrants must not be a Sydney Zoo employee or an immediate family member of a Sydney Zoo or (or an employee of any entity or agency associated with the competition).

(iiii) Entrants must adhere to the important information guidelines found here: https://sydneyzoo.com/experiences/hyena-encounter/

Item 8

Method of Entry

Entrants must complete the following method of entry:

Fill out the form found on our website

Item 9

Competition Entry Opens

Monday 3rd March 2025 9:00am

Item 10

Competition Entry Closes

Friday 28th March 2025 9:00am

Item 11

Competition Judged

The winners will be judged and/or drawn from 9:00am on Monday 31st March 2025 9:00am

Item 12

Drawing Details

All entries will go into a random draw to determine the competition winner/s.

Item 13

Notification Date

The Prize winner will be notified by email outlined in Item 14 by 12pm Monday 31st March 2025

Item 14

Notification Method

The Prize winner will be notified by email It is the responsibility of each entrant to ensure that the details in their entry are correct and no responsibility will be taken by Sydney Zoo for any incorrect or out of date information. Entrants must be contactable via email.

Item 15

Draw Publication Details

N/A for this competition

Item 16

Prize Details

There will be five (5) encounter vouchers for Sydney Zoo for up to $300 in value). All eligibility and guidelines must be adhered to during the encounters.

Item 17

Unclaimed Prize Draw

N/A for this competition

Item 18

Special Conditions

Employees of the Promoter, its agencies, affiliate businesses and other entities in association with this Promotion together with their immediate families and members of the household of those persons are not eligible to enter.
Entrants may enter the competition once. Any attempt to enter multiple times will result in the last submitted entry being accepted and all prior entries being made void.
The promoter reserves the right to cancel any ticket or prize if any attempts are made to misuse it.
Please check the classification of the prize before redeeming it. Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash.
If any prize (or part of any prize) is unavailable, the Promoter, in its discretion, reserves the right to substitute the prize (or that part of the prize) with a prize to the equal value and/or specification.
The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries and entrants (including an entrant’s identity, age and place of residence) and to disqualify any entrant who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Terms or who tampers with the entry process. Errors and omissions may be accepted at the Promoter's discretion. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.
The Promoter reserve the right, at any time, to refuse to accept any entry or remove any entry that it deems, in their absolute discretion, to be dangerous, obscene, offensive, inappropriate, or infringing upon the rights of any third party. Determination of the appropriateness and acceptance of any entry is at the sole discretion of the Promoter, including as a result of breaching these Terms.
If the Promoter reasonably believes that an entrant has infringed the intellectual property of any third party or not adhered to these Terms, that entrant will be disqualified without notice and their entry/entries removed from the Promotion.
By entering this Promotion, each entrant consents to their entry (including but not limited to their name) being used in any feature created by the Promoters. The Promoters are entitled to use any such feature for any purposes at its discretion, including for any future promotion, marketing and publicity purposes in any form of media. Features may appear in/on the Promoters’ media and/or on media owned or controlled by the Promoters. As a condition of accepting a prize, winners must sign any legal documentation as and in the form required by the Promoters in their absolute discretion, including but not limited to a legal release and indemnity form.
By entering this promotion and selecting ‘I subscribe to receive regular updates’ each entrant is giving their consent to receive communications via email from Sydney Zoo.
If this promotion is interfered with in any way or is not capable of being conducted as reasonably anticipated due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law (a) to disqualify any entrant; or (b) subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority, to modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the promotion, as appropriate.
In the event of any unforeseen events or an act of God, the Promoter reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the promotion.
For the purposes of the Prize, the winner’s parent/guardian must be aged over 18 years of age.
The Promoter reserves the right to seek parent permission to sign a release or waiver to participate in the Prize.
All expenses incurred in relation to enjoyment of any prize are the responsibility of the winners. The claiming and collection of prizes by the winner will be subject to verification checks at the absolute discretion of the Promoter.
Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, the Promoter (including its officers, employees and agents) excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the promotion, including, but not limited to, where arising out of the following: (a) any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter’s control); (b) any theft, unauthorised access or third party interference; (c) any entry or prize claim that is late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after the receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter; (d) any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions; (e) any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant; or (f) use of a prize.
The collection, use and disclosure of personal information otherwise provided in connection with this Promotion is governed by the Sydney Zoo Privacy Policy available at https://sydneyzoo.com/privacy

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