Farewell Saigon
February 14, 2022
Farewell Saigon It is with a heavy heart we say farewell to our 64-year-old Asian Elephant. Sydney Zoo in Western Sydney is heartbroken to announce the passing of its grand dame Saigon, our 64-year-old
Zoo News
From animal arrivals, events and more! Read up on the latest news from Sydney Zoo.
Sydney Zoo Wins NSW Tourism Award
February 9, 2022
Sydney Zoo has won Gold in the New Tourism Business category at the NSW Tourism Awards for 2021.
Jumbo cuddles at Sydney Zoo
January 21, 2022
On National Hug Day, the NEW Sydney Zoo shared never seen before CCTV footage of the most adorable big spoon little spoon hugs by resident elephant brothers, Kavi and Ashoka.
African Painted Dog Arrival
October 14, 2021
African Painted Dogs find new home at Sydney Zoo October 14, 2021 We’ve welcomed a new pack of playful African Painted Dogs, just in time for our post lockdown reopening on Friday 15th October.
Saigon’s Birthday Celebrations
April 15, 2021
Sydney Zoo recently celebrated the birthday of Saigon the last ex-circus elephant in Australia with a surprise performance from the Sydney Youth Orchestra.
Nzuri The Giraffe Arrives at Sydney Zoo
April 2, 2021
The NEW Sydney Zoo in Western Sydney is pleased to welcome the arrival of female giraffe, Nzuri.
Sydney Zoo Welcomes Five Meerkat Pups
March 7, 2021
The NEW Sydney Zoo is celebrating more babies with the arrival of five meerkat pups born just over 3 weeks ago to parents Sam and Kozi. The quintuplets are tiny enough to fit in the palm of their keeper’s hands.
Sydney Zoo & Harvey Norman Announces FREE School Excursions
February 1, 2021
The NEW Sydney Zoo is roaring into the new school year by offering the 70,000 year 2 public school students in NSW a FREE visit to the zoo with their class in 2021 – thanks to Harvey Norman.
Bull Elephants Ashoka and Kavi Arrive
December 3, 2020
Sydney Zoo celebrated its 1st birthday by welcoming two bull Asian Elephants, Kavi, and Ashoka to their world-class facility in Western Sydney.
Saigon’s Story
January 6, 2020
Saigon’s Story World-class care for our elderly elephant. Who is Saigon? Around 62 years old, Saigon is one of Australia’s last circus elephants. She arrived in Australia with a number of young elephants when
