Zoo Events & Activities for everyone

Our wild events and activities listed below are not only educational and inspirational, but allow you special access to parts of the Zoo. These events are open to the public and don't require you to be a Zoo Friends member.

Roar and Snore - TARONGA ZOO

Be awakened by the roar of the lions at the wildest slumber party around!

Your incredible overnight Zoo experience begins with refreshments on arrival at the Education Centre at 6.30pm.

A taste of the adventure that awaits you on a Roar and Snore Zoo Safari:

• Get up close and personal with some of the Zoo's most friendly creatures.
• Enjoy a Safari Supper
• Hike through the zoo on a two hour night zoo safari led by a zoo educator to sneak a nocturnal peak at the animals
• Camp out under the stars, in a provided two to three person tent
• Rise to the warbles, rumbles, squeeks, growls and roars of the animals greeting the day

Roar & Snore is an ideal adventure for families, friends or social clubs and is an exciting venue for a unique employee incentive or training venue. In addition to our regular program, we can offer our corporate clients access to breakout rooms where training or lectures can occur (additional hire fees may apply).

Not suitable for under 5 years • Group Bookings available
 

Roar and Snore - TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO

Be awakened by the roar of the lions at the wildest slumber party around!

Your incredible overnight Zoo experience begins with refreshments on arrival at the Education Centre at 6.00pm.

A taste of the adventure that awaits you on a Roar and Snore Zoo Safari:

• Get up close and personal with some of the Zoo's most friendly creatures.
• Enjoy a Safari Supper
• Hike through the zoo on a two hour night zoo safari led by a zoo educator to sneak a nocturnal peak at the animals
• Camp out under the stars, in a provided two to three person tent
• Rise for an early morning behind-the-scenes experience led by your experienced host
• Enjoy a continental breakfast, before experiencing the rest of the Zoo at your leisure (entry cost included)

Roar & Snore is an ideal adventure for families, friends or social clubs and is an exciting venue for a unique employee incentive or training venue. In addition to our regular program, we can offer our corporate clients access to breakout rooms where training or lectures can occur (additional hire fees may apply).

Not suitable for under 5 years • Group Bookings available
 

Zooper Birthday Parties

Have Your Birthday Party at Taronga Zoo!

You can now book your child's Birthday party at Taronga Zoo's newest exhibit Backyard to Bush, where your child will be able to experience hands on and interactive encounters with a variety of animals such as a blue tongue lizard, a furry guinea pig, Phasmid and even a diamond python snake!

Birthday Party Bookings Include:

• Venue Hire of a section of the exhibit for one hour
• Tables and chairs
• A 45 minute hands on encounter run by a Backyard to Bush staff member.
• Up close and personal encounters with some of our native Australian and domestic animals at Backyard to Bush.
• Staff to clean up after the event.
• A memorable and fun Zoo experience which is a great Birthday present for any child.
• Zoo entry

Supervision required •
 

Zoo Adventures

Go 'wild for wildlife' while you try a new adventure at Taronga Zoo.

Zoo Adventures is an educational and fun school holiday program for children in Kindergarten to Year 6. The program is run by qualified Zoo staff and meets a variety of educational outcomes.

Children are involved in behind the scenes tours, meeting Zoo people, keeper talks, close animal encounters, art and craft and many more exciting activities around the Zoo grounds. Each day sees a different theme, but the program as a whole focuses on the Zoo, the environment and of course the animals!

For more information on this wild holiday program please contact Backyard to Bush, Taronga Zoo.

For children 5 to 12 years old

Are you scared of spiders, snakes, lizards?

"Fearless at Taronga" is the first course of its kind offered in Australia and with a 98% success rate for all who attend it has proven to be a huge success.

Participants are now experiencing amazing accomplishments and going home with a new appreciation for spiders and reptiles and strategies to manage their fears.

The program addresses these fears through education delivered by Warrick Angus a spider and reptile specialist from the Zoological Parks Board of NSW and hypnotherapy by Alistair Horscroft a qualified Mind Trainer.

The key objectives of the program are:

• To dismiss many myths about these animals;
• Give participants the skills to respond in a rational and educated manner when encountering these animals;
• To provide a fascinating educational experience detailing the benefits and values of these animals in and amongst our homes.

The cost of this amazing program is $250 per person or $225 for Zoo Friend members and their friends and group bookings of 2 or more people.

To book or for more information please call Taronga Zoo Education on 02 9978 4578 or email fearless@zoo.nsw.gov.au

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Zoofari Lodge - Taronga Western Plains Zoo

		Nestled deep in the heart of the African Savannah section of Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo, Zoofari Lodge offers unique accommodation and exclusive behind-the-scenes animal tours. Zoofari Lodge consists of a series of African-style tented luxury lodges with ensuite facilities and heated floor tiles, and a stunning Main House designed with a strong African influence. The Main House includes a fully licensed restaurant and bar, lounge area, library and saltwater swimming pool. Packages include two-day zoo admission and three exclusive, face-to-face encounters with exotic and endangered animals. The three tours, led by experienced guides and conducted in the comfort of an air-conditioned mini coach, provide a magical opportunity to get close, really close, to some wonderful creatures. » Find out more