Wasn't great Was pretty quick and not that much to see. Most animals were hiding and just uneventful. Not value for money sadly. The kids 4 and 7 were not impressed and said is this it. Was a school holiday trip. Probably would be good fir overseas people who have never seen Australian animals

The WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is a fantastic showcase of Australia’s unique and diverse wildlife, right in the heart of the city at Darling Harbour. What makes it so special is the way it brings the country’s most iconic animals together in one immersive setting, giving both locals and visitors the chance to experience the richness of Australia’s natural heritage without leaving Sydney.

🦘 A Celebration of Australian Animals

From the moment you enter, you’re greeted with creatures that define the Australian landscape. Kangaroos and wallabies roam in open enclosures where you can see them up close, and the koalas—always a highlight—make for unforgettable encounters, especially in the dedicated Koala Rooftop area. For many international visitors, seeing these animals in such an intimate way is an absolute dream.

🐊 Reptiles, Birds & More

The zoo also offers thrilling encounters with some of Australia’s more formidable residents. The massive saltwater crocodile is a true showstopper, reminding visitors of the raw power of the country’s reptiles. Colorful native birds, snakes, and lizards round out the collection, each presented in habitats designed to reflect their natural environments. The variety is impressive—whether you love marsupials, reptiles, or feathered friends, there’s something here to amaze you.

🌿 Design & Atmosphere

Despite being in the middle of the city, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo feels surprisingly immersive. The enclosures are thoughtfully designed to balance visitor access with animal comfort, and the pathways wind naturally from one habitat to another. You can wander through lush greenery, step into walk-through aviaries, and enjoy encounters that feel close but respectful. It’s compact enough to explore in a few hours, yet packed with highlights that make it feel far bigger than its footprint.

👏 Staff & Experiences

The staff deserve special mention—their enthusiasm and knowledge bring the zoo to life. Keeper talks and feeding demonstrations aren’t just educational, they’re engaging and fun, helping visitors of all ages connect with the animals on a deeper level. Families with kids especially benefit from the interactive displays and hands-on learning opportunities.

✨ Why It’s Worth Visiting

What sets WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo apart is the convenience of experiencing Australia’s most famous animals all in one place, just steps away from the harbor. For tourists on a short stay, it’s an incredible opportunity to see kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and crocodiles without needing to travel into the outback. For locals, it’s a reminder of the extraordinary biodiversity that makes Australia unique.

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✅ In short: WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is beautifully designed, educational, and full of memorable encounters. With its diverse collection, friendly staff, and unbeatable location, it offers a wonderful taste of Australia’s wildlife right in the city center.

Good choice on rainy days as it is largely opaque and covered outside. The koala experience was fun and you also get some pictures to go with it. The zoo is nicely decorated according to the animals you can see. Ideal for with children!

Tiny but definitely worthwhile. If you don’t want to spend hours walking around a huge zoo, this was a good way to see the so-called Aussie Big 5 (kangaroos, koalas, crocodiles, wombat and platypus) plus Tasmanian Devils, wallabies, a cassowary, and various reptiles. I really enjoyed the keeper talks as they were very interesting and informative, and all were good about answering questions. I learned so much and was able to take lots of good photos from a close distance.

Platypus!! Much more exciting and up close than I expected! So happy I had this opportunity and it was near my stay! It did seem like they were fixing some things so the experiences were altered

We visited WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and enjoyed seeing so many native Australian animals up close, especially the koalas and kangaroos. The exhibits are well presented and the staff were friendly and helpful. At the same time, we couldn’t help but feel sorry for some of the animals given the limited space. Overall, it was still an interesting and worthwhile visit.

Not really recommendable Few animals in poor conditions ( felt sorry for them). Some lots empty.
Just for tourists with little time or nothing else to do on a rainy day.

A perfect place to take kids or overseas visitors but also lovely to visit this slice of Australian wildlife in the centre of the city. It is set out very well and has displays of icon Aussie animals and some surprising inclusions such as bugs and snakes. There are great talks by knowledgeable experts and you can see feeding as well. There is a cafe in the top level near the koalas. A good souvenir shop at the exit. A fun place and educational.

One of the best zoos we’ve ever been to! The animals are clearly all so well cared for, with spacious enclosures for them all and as a result we were able to see many of them active and playing with one another. The two baby chimps were so fun to watch! Our daughter did the keeper for a day behind the scenes activity and loved it.

- Next to Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.
- The zoo is a bit small, with few animals but is quite clean and cool.
- If you want to interact with animals like kangaroos and koalas, you will have to pay an additional fee.
- You should buy tickets in advance through apps to get a cheaper price.
- It takes about 1 hour to visit here.

personally, i didn’t buy tickets prior to entering. The wait for a ticket was none existent which was good. The zoo itself was very busy but due to the size this wasn’t a problem with seeing any of the animals. Gorgeous layout, easy to navigate with the maps you get given. Staff are all lovely and helpful too.

Would definitely recommend to visit here!

It’s a quaint zoo with a ton to offer. I did not expect a zoo this small to have multiple animals on display, so it was a feast for the eyes and brain much appreciated not only by kids but those with a major interest in science.

They have free animal talks and paid-for close-up experiences too which you can enjoy depending on your preference. They have discussed how some of them were rescued and rehabilitated which matters a lot especially in the changing climate. I do hope they maintain the proper care of their animals and give them the appropriate treatment they all deserve.

If you're keen on seeing Australian animals and you're pressed for time, this zoo is the place to be. It's a compact, well-maintained indoor zoo, making it perfect for a quick visit. The animals here seem to be in excellent condition, noticeably better than those in other zoos I've visited. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a quality wildlife experience without the long walk.

We visited this morning for Koala Breakfast and it was absolutely fantastic experience! The tour was so informative and we got to see so many wonderful animals up and close :)
Our tour guide Brooke is excellent! You can tell how passionate she is about her role.

Breakfast was simple yet delicious.
Not sure how many people were on the tour, but it didn't feel crowded at all which was lovely.

So happy with the experience!

Andrea and Katherine were the best! We had an amazing experience at this zoo. Everyone was so helpful and kind. Katherine in the kangaroo exhibit was so awesome and patiently answered all of our questions (and there were many lol). Andrea in the Koala exhibit was equally as amazing! She also gave us some great information on the Koala Bears, that I didn’t even know! These two ladies are a wonderful addition to this zoo! They turned a wonderful experience into an AMAZING experience!! Thank you for making our experience a fantastic one, with memories that will last a lifetime!

Fun morning We went to the breakfast with koalas. The tour was great and our guide Bailey was fun and informative. The tour was before opening so it was quiet and we got to see some zoo keepers working before opening. It lasted about an hour before we went to breakfast. Food was standard and decent. After that we got to go into the koala area and took some photos. You don’t hold the koalas, which I thought you did. Still worthwhile.

My advice would be to eat quickly and get the photos taken - you can go to the zoo and if it’s early enough you’re walking around alone which was really cool.

Save Your Time and Money We live in San Diego and know a good zoo when we see one. I regret to report that, while not a complete waste of time, this zoo is still a waste of time. It is certainly not worth the money and I would not go back. One example: One reason we went was to see the female platypus on display . These are nocturnal creatures. However, instead of switching its day to night and its night to day so that we could see her during our day, when we arrived, there was a bright light on. Of course the platypus was in her den, as I would have been if I was her. Even this could have been easily solved with a live camera feed, but it was not done.

finally.. a living platypus and tasmanian devil i came here for the Platypus and Tasmanian Devil. the most unique things about Australia is their animals. i have seen Koala and Kangaroo in Indonesian Zoo, but never saw any living Tasmanian Devil and Platypus so this is an amazing experience

Not worth the entry price Very small “zoo” . Guess it’s ok for kids or maybe international tourists but that’s about it . Some of the animals look depressed and lonely such as the cassowary who just walks a figure 8 constantly at one side of the enclosure , so much so he’s worn a track . Better to go to Taronga Zoo

Absolutely amazing experience This was the best experience. We booked thinking it was just breakfast and pictures with the koalas and it was so much more. Chloe was our tour guide and she was so knowledgeable and funny. Amazing experience. Everyone in our party loved it from 17 months to adults.

Can't find a kangaroo! But everything else was there 🙂 not too big, but would be a nice place for kids to pet the animals.

Need to pay extra to pet and take pictures with koala

Great attention for those who love animals. I went on a raining day so there wasnt many people. Lots of animals and reptiles to see. Can take photos with the koalas. Enclosures was decked out with natural fauna. Definitely a place to take the kids and family from overseas to visit.

Unlike Sea Life, this site seemed smaller to us, even for the koalas who had a very small site. We believe that it could be improved and that perhaps certain animals should have a larger place. Finally, we didn't quite like this part at all.

We took our animal loving son to see some Interesting animals. It was a on a weekday before NSW school holidays. Bought tickets online easy process.

There was no wait.
The good: lots of animals friendly staff. Amenities accessible. Cafe was well stocked.

The bad: not much to say here, except maybe if it’s a wet day the footpaths would be horrible as it’s dirt and gravel?

The ugly: nothing at all.

Definitely recommend the Wildlife park for visiting with young kids.

P.S. you could also feed the lions and get a photograph for a fee.

Keep up the great work team.

Great place to get to know Australian endemics. The Zoo is small but well organized. The zookeepers are the best! They are very empathetic and very committed. It was great to learn about the Tasmanian devils so many interesting facts. The only sad thing for me is the conditions in which koalas live. A famous cafe, this is not the place for them to live well. I was sorry to watch the kids scream and the koals try to sleep. I wish they had calm peace.

Definitely suited our purpose and saw all the Austrailian animals, including Kangaroos and Kualas. (Saved a little money and did a two stop deal and saw the Aurium as well.) The complex is a pretty good maze and it was easy to miss a door, so pay attention before walking on, because it is easy to miss something. For us, it was great because all the animals were viewable, but the flip-side is that, to me, some of the habitats to me seemed a little small for the animals. The animals appeared to be happy, so no worries here.

We weren't in a hurry, and it took about an hour and a half to go through.

We really enjoyed our visit to the Zoo. It was interesting seeing the different indigenous animals. The Zookeepers are great at sharing interesting facts in an engaging manner.

It was very special to share our visit to the Zoo with a group of youth supported by Care Support (NDIS). It was heartwarming to witness the care towards disabled individuals and how the children enjoyed seeing the animals.

I'm glad we visited and got to see the Tree Kangaroo, Wombats, Koalas, Wallabies & all other creatures living in this happy space. Worth a visit if you need to be occupied or fill 1.5 - 2hrs????

We really enjoyed our visit to the Zoo. It was interesting seeing the different indigenous animals. The Zookeepers are great at sharing interesting facts in an engaging manner.

It was very special to share our visit to the Zoo with a group of youth supported by Care Support (NDIS). It was heartwarming to witness the care towards disabled individuals and how the children enjoyed seeing the animals.

I'm glad we visited and got to see the Tree Kangaroo, Wombats, Koalas, Wallabies & all other creatures living in this happy space. Worth a visit if you need to be occupied or fill 1.5 - 2hrs????

The Zoo Keepers really knew their charges. Both Owen and I were very impressed with the outlay of the facility being in the middle of a city the animals did not look cramped, unwell, harassed, and they looked very calm during our visit the staff was friendly informative. the facility was clean and the animals are actually out for display even though it was 45°C Today I would suggest this as a good place to visit. It doesn’t take long to go through and it’s easy to arrive there.

I love this place, they have so many cool animals, they have spiders, snakes, kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils, wombats, crocodiles, cute mouses, the most dangerous bird in the world, lizards and many more.
The venue is well maintained, you can book online so you don’t need to line up at the front. A general entry ticket cost A$48 but check for deals on their website.
The venue has a café and you can pay for a photo with a koala.
Suggestion: get more spiders and tarantulas.

Not worth the money The zoo only have a limited amount of animal. People might find that the animals there are very interesting to see but in my families opinion it is quite poor. The animals were very little and there weren’t many things to see. For family who only wants to see Australian native animal or classic zoo vibe I would recommend this place. But for family who want to see more interesting things I wouldn’t recommend this place. Thank you for reading my review.

Surprisingly good Right on the harbour side next to the sealife centre. Looks expensive but for an ethical zoo in the city it’s pretty good value. There is a trail up through the zoo, a bit like sealife centres. Overall not a lot of animals but we saw most of them. Highlights were the tree kangaroo, snakes, crocodiles, platypus and the koalas. Keepers very happy to talk about the animals. Great to see the Koalas close up.

It's a nice quaint local zoo. The hours of operation are very short, well it was when I went in December (10am-4pm). I'm saying that because I arrived at 10:30, only spent about 30 minutes there, because the majority of the animals were still sleeping! Even my $30 pic with the Koala was with a napping bear that you couldn't even see his precious little cute face!????

It's a nice quaint local zoo. The hours of operation are very short, well it was when I went in December (10am-4pm). I'm saying that because I arrived at 10:30, only spent about 30 minutes there, because the majority of the animals were still sleeping! Even my $30 pic with the Koala was with a napping bear that you couldn't even see his precious little cute face!????

A great place to visit to see all your favourite Australian animals. All the koalas were sleeping but still very cute. The kangaroos were very friendly. The wombat was sleeping. The Tasmanian Tigers liked to sunbake. Some of the nocturnal animals were hard to find, especially in the dark. It would have been nice if there was more space for the animals to live in. The staff were very knowledgeable and helpful.

Fun, easy, quick and informative Staff super friendly and knowledgeable. The kangaroo lady was very friendly and answered all of our questions.

awesome! Really special! We have been to many zoos, but this one is very special to us, especially the koalas, which are so cute and therapeutic that we will never forget it. happy hour!

Honestly would not recommend. It’s good for a one time visit or as an inclusion in the bundle ticket. Not much to see except for the crocodile and cassowary. The glow in the dark artwork was amazing though so made it worth the ticket.

Awesome insight to Australian wildlife Brilliant small zoo of just Australian wildlife: koalas, platypus, kangaroos, crocs, wombats, tassie devils, cassowary, lots of birds, lots of insects, lots of reptiles, all up close. Loved it! Contrary to a couple of the reviews here, although the zoo is small, I saw no indication of classic stressed animal behaviour, and the animals seemed well-accustomed to people.

Small but meaningful.
It's located in Darling Harbor, so it's a good place to stop by during your busy schedule. This is the first place where I saw a koala waking up and moving. ????

Today I saw koalas and kangaroos for the first time in my life!
I have been to many places outside of Sydney but have never been able to find kangaroos in the wild, but I am glad I was able to see them here at this zoo????

The koalas were sleeping and were so cute❤️. They were sleeping on a tree. It is fascinating that you can take pictures with koalas if you pay for it.
The kangaroos weren't very active either, but I was able to see them jumping around a bit. I think the other thing that impressed me was the crocodiles. The crocodiles are scary and the keeping staff seems to have a hard time.
I would have liked to have seen a wallaby, but it was nice to see a hikidori as well.

The zoo was not that big, so I went around Wildlife more quickly than I expected. I probably saw everything in less than an hour. If you are not satisfied, I also recommend SEA LIFE next door!

I saw kangaroos and koalas, so I was very satisfied. Thanks a lot ✨

This place was So Much Fun! We did the Koala photo experience and while you can't touch or hold the koalas, you get closer to them than from the general viewing area, and the keeper can tell you the history of the bears there. ???? enthusiastically recommend!

Excellent way to learn about native species of Australia. Andrea was great, very informative, and knowledgeable in all aspects of the residents in Wildlife. She was so willing to share her knowledge and love of the animals. Highly recommend this location to see the animals and creatures native to Australia.

You have to see Nonamee! She's the best! She guides kids through the kangaroo exhibit. You have to see her to believe it. I've never seen a bird with such a sweet personality

Awesome experience I went alone and easily spend 4 hours there. If it hadn’t been closing time I could have stayed even longer. It’s a small park but they have a variety of native Australian animals, which is what I came for. Make sure you don’t rush through it! Take your time to look for / at animals and make sure you attend the keeper talks. The staff is very knowledgeable and they explain and sometimes feed a group of animals every half an hour so you can learn something and see them better. I would definitely go back to see it all again. It’s an indoor park so it should be suitable for rainy weather too.

Enjoyed the Koala Breakfast at the zoo. Arrived at 7:30 and got a tour of the zoo before breakfast (and before it opened to the public). Justine was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable and had great energy. Buffet style breakfast was around 8:30. There were at least 10 koalas around and you could get up as much as you wanted to take photos. We were lucky enough to see a couple of joeys! Around 9:30 Justine began taking photos of people with the koalas. By 10 we had our photo taken and then we went and walked around the zoo a bit more.
For me, it was definitely worth the price for the experience. The only slight negative was waiting for breakfast til 8:30. Maybe eat a light snack if you're like me and wake up early and are hungry right away.

If the goal is to see koalas, I would definitely recommend it!
There is a koala in a position that you can reach if you reach it.
If you pay 30 dollars, you can take a picture with a koala.
But touch is impossible.
There are not many kinds of animals, but the accessibility is so good.
There is an opportunity to feed or touch.

A great time! I saw amazing animals, the right quantity of information, a good service and kindly attention. Koalas and echindnas are my favourites!

Short and sweet attraction, not many animals to watch but it was good experience for us. I especially went for koala ???? and very satisfied watching them because we got lucky they woke up exactly on our arrival ????
For me, main attraction was koala then crocodile ???? aligaltor, kangaroos ????
Oh there was wallabies and Tasmanian devil too(flexing cuz we see lot of them here in Tasmania ????)
Great to hang out with family. ????

The wildlife park in Sydney has done a great job with ecological landscaping. The wildlife park in Sydney has done a great job with ecological landscaping.We had a great time, the three of us. It would be great if the self-service photo machine had a feature to cancel and retake photos. The first two photos turned out poorly because we didn't adjust to the machine's angle. In China, we have the option to retake the photos twice. I hope you can improve this aspect. Everything else was great, especially the koala keeper who shared a lot of koala knowledge with me. I learned a lot.

Such a terrible attraction. The exhibits were very limited and the place was almost empty inside. We visited Currumbin a few weeks ago and we’re amazed by the open area and the joy of all the animals. Here, the animals are confined to tiny little spaces, with barely any real nature, and close to the smog of the city, and the animals look very sad and unhappy. It really should be relocated to an open air space!

Poor animals should be somewhere else Such a terrible attraction. The exhibits were very limited and the place was almost empty inside. We visited Currumbin a few weeks ago and we’re amazed by the open area and the joy of all the animals. Here, the animals are confined to tiny little spaces, with barely any real nature, and close to the smog of the city, and the animals look very sad and unhappy. It really should be relocated to an open air space!

Wild Life Sydney Review This zoo is small and quaint and has everything you could possibly need. The staff was outstanding and made the experience unbelievable!

Nothing special to see. The Kangaroos are too young, the koalas too (besides, I had the misfortune to visit while they were sleeping. In 15 or 20 minutes you can have done the tour. Unless you don't have much time to visit, I recommend taronga you will see more interesting things there

The environment smells good (they put some perfume over there?)

Animals are being kept very well. All of them looks good ????

Kinda sad about the koala photos. Couldn’t hug or touch those cuties ????????

Great way to spend an hour or so in Syndney. A lovely way to spend an hour in Sydney. I tacked this on after a whale watching tour. Although I went alone I know my kids would love it. Very well done.

We had a fabulous time seeing and learning about the animals. Well worth your time. We got to feed the Princess cassowary with Leia and Jess which was the highlight of my trip.

Amazing A+++++++++ My family which includes my wife Jody and my son Jayce had an absolutely amazing time at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo on the weekend. Special thanks to Chloe and Lea for selecting us to feed the Cassowarie named Princess. Chloe and Lea were so friendly and insightful. We were very lucky to have such an amazing experience and such amazing ladies taking care of us. Thanks Lea and Chloe :)

Great experience. Get a combined ticket with the Wild Life so you’ll have a day filled with animals. Also - koalas! And kangaroos, echidnas, platypus (hard to see but she was there), and other animals native to the continent.

We had the best day This is a gem in the city centre lots of wonderful conservation info and we were so lucky to get an animal experience with princess the cassowary. Something my bird loving son will never forget. Thankyou so much